Reducing Toxic Load

Not long after starting my internet "research" crusade, I began to learn about the problem of xenoestrogens, or chemical compounds, either synthetic or natural, that imitate estrogen when absorbed into our bodies.  Given that endometriosis is an estrogen-fueled disease, those effected can benefit from reducing our estrogen and xenoestrogen exposure.

Hormone Treatment, Conventional vs. NaPro

When I first began to seek help in determining the reason for our infertility, I found an ob-gyn that I really liked.  I had some tests done, the basic preliminary tests that check the levels of hormones on a specific day of your cycle.  What this conventional approach failed to address was the fact that my cycle is irregular.  A conventional approach tests the levels of estrogen and progesterone on day 21 of a woman's cycle, assuming ovulation occurred on day 14.  When my hormones were checked, the tests showed my levels were within the normal range, so the doctor then referred me to a fertility specialist for further testing.