Does marijuana increase estrogen levels?

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CelineFlower
CelineFlower Member Posts: 875
edited April 2017 in Alternative Medicine

I have read that like flaxseed oil , hemp oil should be avoided .

I am curious to know if smoking it could also increase estro levels...

I would love to read some studies on this subject but all i seem to find is opinion.

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  • Mini1
    Mini1 Member Posts: 1,836
    edited June 2013

    I would be interested in this as well. I was reading about raw cannibis (sp?) too. Proponants have it "curing" pretty much everything, but as you said, all I find is anecdotal writings on it.

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  • jojo68
    jojo68 Member Posts: 881
    edited June 2013

    There is a great cannabis group on facebook with lots of info/testimonials

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  • Lily55
    Lily55 Member Posts: 3,534
    edited June 2013

    I read that hemp oil is good for us........!!

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  • Mini1
    Mini1 Member Posts: 1,836
    edited June 2013

    I just read that hemp oil should be avoided. Just once I wish something with this stupid disease would be straight up good or bad. I'm sick of ambiguity.

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  • GlobalGirlyGirl
    GlobalGirlyGirl Member Posts: 269
    edited June 2013

    So, the Rick Simpson Oil is supposed to bad? I was thinking of taking that (only at night). I don't know if I can go for the whole 60 grams in 90 days.  Now, it should be avoided?

    I agree with Mini1 - it seems like every treatment is ambiguous. Even with conventional.

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  • mummommama
    mummommama Member Posts: 70
    edited June 2013

    I think the ambiguity is inherent in the alternative treatment world. There are no scientific studies (or few and poorly designed studies) on these substances. If there were science supporting any of these alternative treatments it would no longer be considered alternative treatment, but would become mainstream.

    It is frustrating though. One thing I read said to avoid soy (ER+) but my docs say it's not necessary.

    ugh. I'd like to learn of your own anecdotal experiences with alternative substances, though.

    I use the information to help me decide what to use myself.

    Mum

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  • abigail48
    abigail48 Member Posts: 1,699
    edited June 2013

    maryjane?  the flowering tops have got to be rich in estrogen.  soy?  I've been avoiding it though gary null says beans are fine for everyone, I do know don't juice fennell

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  • Mini1
    Mini1 Member Posts: 1,836
    edited June 2013

    I was told by both my doctor and my nutritionist that limited amounts of unadulterated soy is OK. The caveat is that most soy products in the USA are processed and all the things that are good about soy are lost and the parts that are not good for us stay in it. I was also told that Tempeh is ok if you're not allergic to mold, as is Miso, but in lesser amounts than is recommended for the average person. I'm allergic to mold so I just avoid it altogether.

    I get that there is not a lot of testing on alternatives, but there is conflicting info within both camps. You'd think each side of the equation would at least agree with each other.

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  • momoschki
    momoschki Member Posts: 682
    edited June 2013

    Both my integrative oncologist and the naturopathic doctor I consult with who specializes in BC say that moderate (up to 2 servings a day) amounts of soy are beneficial for ER+ women. Don't know about the marijuana, however...

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  • HLB
    HLB Member Posts: 1,760
    edited June 2013

    It seems like a lot of natural substances have phytoestrogens and that is where the ambiguity is. Proponents say the phytos are good and compete with the bad estrogen, others assume that any estrogen is automatically bad. I tend to generally think that chemical is bad and natural is good. For example the xenoestrogens that are in certain plastics are definitely bad. The holistic dr I saw told me he is not worried about the E that my body makes because the AI that I'm taking will take care of that, but he said the AI will NOT get rid of xenoestrogens. I found that interesting.

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  • Mini1
    Mini1 Member Posts: 1,836
    edited June 2013

    What if you're not taking an AI or Tamox? I would tend to agree with the assessment of natural over man-made. They used to say that sugar is sugar and there is no difference between how your body processes the sugar in an apple and high fructose corn syrup, which studies havenow proven to be untrue. The body recognizes the difference and it affects the brain differently, as well. I would think it would be the same type of thing.

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  • mummommama
    mummommama Member Posts: 70
    edited July 2013

    Thanks for the feedback on the soy. I really like edamame. It's not processed, and it sounds like consensus is that there's no need to avoid it. Yay!

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  • Hempangle
    Hempangle Member Posts: 4
    edited October 2013

    I'd say someone is trying to confuse you.Go back to where you didn't read it was bad for you and stick with it.

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  • gardengypsy
    gardengypsy Member Posts: 769
    edited April 2017

    MMJ is becoming more accepted. Bumping this thread.

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  • gardengypsy
    gardengypsy Member Posts: 769
    edited April 2017

    I'd really like to find some answers or more research on the safety amd efficacy of MMJ for those of us with EST+ BC!

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