Can I drink soy milk and soy products if I have breast cysts?

Patients with breast cysts can generally drink soy milk or eat soy products in moderation, but this needs to be done according to their individual constitution and condition. Soy milk and soy products contain phytoestrogens (isoflavonoids), which have a certain effect on human hormone levels, but not all breast cysts will be exacerbated by the intake of soy foods.

Breast cysts are a common benign breast disease, usually related to an imbalance in estrogen levels in the body. Soy isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogen, similar in structure to human estrogen, and have a bidirectional regulatory effect - when estrogen levels in the body are low, it has a certain supplementary effect; and when estrogen levels are high, it may competitively inhibit the activity of estrogen receptors and reduce hormone stimulation in the body. For patients who do not have obvious estrogen problems, have small cysts, and have stable conditions, eating soy products in moderation will not usually aggravate the condition. On the contrary, if the patient has high estrogen levels in the body or the cysts tend to grow larger, the intake of such foods should be reduced. Soy products that are over-processed or contain a lot of additives (such as puffed snacks) may be harmful to health and are not recommended.

Breast cysts are a common benign breast disease, usually related to an imbalance in estrogen levels in the body. Soy isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogen, similar in structure to human estrogen, and have a bidirectional regulatory effect - when estrogen levels in the body are low, it has a certain supplementary effect; and when estrogen levels are high, it may competitively inhibit the activity of estrogen receptors and reduce hormone stimulation in the body. For patients who do not have obvious estrogen problems, have small cysts, and have stable conditions, eating soy products in moderation will not usually aggravate the condition. On the contrary, if the patient has high estrogen levels in the body or the cysts tend to grow larger, the intake of such foods should be reduced. Soy products that are over-processed or contain a lot of additives (such as puffed snacks) may be harmful to health and are not recommended.

It is recommended that patients with breast cysts consult a doctor to confirm their hormone levels before adjusting their diet. In daily life, you should pay attention to a balanced diet and consume more high-fiber foods (such as oats, vegetables, and fruits) to help regulate hormone metabolism. At the same time, control high-fat and high-sugar diets. These unhealthy foods that may promote hormone secretion should be avoided as much as possible. Moderate exercise and regular work and rest can also help improve endocrine levels and relieve symptoms. Avoid abusing health products or drugs containing hormones, and have a timely review when breast pain or cyst changes. For patients with more severe breast cysts or obvious symptoms, drug treatment or other intervention measures should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor.