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- Allison O.
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Can Xenohormones Effect Your Fertility?
If you are trying to get pregnant or are already pregnant, it is important to know about xenohomones and how to avoid them. Xenohormones are toxic chemicals not found in nature that can have an effect estrogen levels in both male and female which can cause a progesterone deficiency. These toxic substances are easily absorbed through the skin or lungs and build up in the body over time.
We come into contact with xenohormones on a daily bases. Once you know where and what they are you can avoid them or not use products that contain them.
How do xenohormones effect estrogen levels? They combine with estrogen receptor sites and activate the estrogenic action, inducing the formation of extra estrogen receptor sites. This can inhibit the ability of the liver to excrete estrogens.
Sources of xenohormones:
- Solvents and adhesives - These enter the body easily and can be found in paint/varnish, nail polish and in dry cleaning. Solvents can damage a developing fetus and should be strongly avoided by pregnant women, in any amount.
- Car exhaust
- Almost all plastics
- Meat from conventionally raised livestock (non-organic)- They feed them estrogenic drugs to fatten them up.
- Petrochemically derived pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides
- Emulsifiers found in soaps and cosmetics
- PCD's from industrial waste
Here are some suggestions of how to reduce your exposure to xenohormones:
1. Stop using pesticides of all sorts, bug sprays, lawn sprays. - Instead use organic treatments for your lawn and garden, and natural bug sprays made with essential oils.
