HollyDay Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I was craving tofu pudding yesterday. Today, I'm having more hot flashes and cramps. So, did eating tofu cause it? Or is it just "that time" and that is why I'm craving tofu and having more hot flashes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLady Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I can't say from experience, but from everything I've ever read, soy is suppose to help with hot flashes. I asked a couple of older women if soy had ever had an adverse effect on their hot flashes and they said no. Was that the first time you ever ate it? I'm assuming not so maybe that's not it. I say to see what happens if you eat it again or if the hot flashes come back just as strong without eating it. I hope you can figure it out! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Maybe. There is conflicting data as to whether soy, in general, is better for health or worse. Maybe you could do a few more (nonscientific) experiments on yourself and if you find it bothers you then avoid it. (I did and I do.) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I was advised to give up soy; I did and my symptoms pretty much went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Soy is a photoestrogen which means it naturally mimics estrogen. So, I am guessing that if you added more estrogen to your body, even natural estrogen, you could experience hot flashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yes, it appears it can. Anecdotally I know some women swear soy makes their hot flashes and other symptoms worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Soy is a photoestrogen which means it naturally mimics estrogen. So, I am guessing that if you added more estrogen to your body, even natural estrogen, you could experience hot flashes. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks ladies!! I'm not sure which came first in this case. Sunday, I was craving tofu pudding and made a batch. Today, I'm crampy, have a headache and having hot flashes. Now, it is pretty close to "that time" IF it is going to start (at my age/stage I never know). Last month, something similar happened and after a couple days of enjoying tofu pudding, and pad thai with tofu, I did have a very short 2 day cycle. I think I shall just enjoy some regular dairy pudding and lay off the tofu............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom2011 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I started adding more soy to my diet a couple of years ago with the hope of warding off perimenopausal symptoms. It made everything worse, esp. the heart palpitations. I don't go near soy now. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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