Supplements. Let’s be honest, some are unnecessary. Others can be life changing. I want to talk about the latter and the protocol that relieved me from years of fibrocystic breasts pain.
Let me say this first: I am not a doctor, naturopath, nor am I prescribing my regimen to you. This is me sharing my painful battle with fibrocystic breasts and how two supplements helped me.
What is Fibrocystic Breast Disease?
Since 50.8% of the population is female, and there are more than 3 million reported cases of fibrocystic breasts in the US per year, I want to share my experience in reducing the symptoms (to none), which may include:
- Breast lumps or areas of thickening (felt like ropes under my skin)
- Generalized breast pain or tenderness (so painful)
- Breast lumps that fluctuate in size with the menstrual cycle (heat accompanied my cycle)
- Nipple discharge
- Monthly increase in breast pain or lumpiness from midcycle (ovulation) to just before your period (it’s like the lumps multiplied)
The exact cause of fibrocystic breast changes isn’t known, but experts suspect that reproductive hormones — especially estrogen — play a role.
I presented with three symptoms of fibrocystic breasts. You can read about my personal experience in this post: Do Fibrocystic Breasts Hurt? My Journey with Fibrocystic Breasts Pain
What is Conventional Treatment of Fibrocystic Breasts?
Treatment options for breast cysts include:
- Fine-needle aspiration
- Surgical excision
Um, that sounds terrible! No thank you! If estrogen is the culprit, aka estrogen dominance, why not consider a holistic approach?
No More Painful Fibrocystic Breasts
Following months of research and failed regimens, these are the two supplements that rid me of fibrocystic breasts, and changed my hair health. When I addressed this painful syndrome my hair grew faster! Check out my four tips to grow long hair fast.
1// Calcium D-Glucarate“>Calcium D-Glucarate (CDG) is a natural substance produced by all mammals, including humans.
New research shows that CDG could be just as effective as Tamoxifen in treating estrogen dominance. CDG allows excess estrogen to be passed out of the body.
A normal detox dose is 500-1000 mg. People with high estrogen may benefit from taking as much as 3000-4500 mg a day – ask your doctor before adding any supplement to your regimen.
2// DIM“>DIM. But there’s a catch. The veggies that contain indole-3-carbinol (DIM’s precursor, aka I3C) are the same ones that contain goitrogenic compounds — compounds that mess with your thyroid. Yikes! I tried supplementing with I3C but experienced pounding headaches and nausea.
Typically, DIM will come in 100-200mg capsules. Since you could have detox effects, it’s best to start slow, with 100mg every day or every other day until you no longer have detox symptoms. Depending on your goals, you might stay at that dose, or work up to more.
5 Years Pain Free of Fibrocystic Breasts
To be free of highly sensitive, tender, painful breasts is a dream come true. To rid my mind of “what if’s” is even better. The pity party is OVER!
After months of research DIM and Calcium D-Glucarate are the supplements that reduced my fibrocystic breasts symptoms to none. These are the two supplements I will continue to take.
Estrogen dominance presents itself in many other forms: melasma, bloating, heavy periods, fatigue, and the list goes on. Not only did I get my boobs back, I am energized and I FEEL BETTER!
Have you experienced fibrocystic breasts? When it comes to your body and your health, you are the advocate. When something is not right, it is wrong! Do the research. Ask the questions. Leave no stone unturned.
