Did Increased Estrogen From Herbs Cause BV?
I was taking herbs and they increased my estrogen significantly. As a result, I bled during ovulation. I got worried because I have a copper IUD and haven't checked it on a year. I fished around in the shower and felt it but I had soap residue on my hand. Then I noticed a few days later a slight sensation on me cervix... Followed by sharp pains in my vulva. I tried some probiotic with coconut oil. The pain went away. Then 3 days later I noticed a burning sensation inside my vagina and some cervix pain. I got really worried and did a hydrogen peroxide douche and inserted acidophilus mixed with coconut oil. Do you think I got it right with bacterial vaginitis? I really don't want to go to the doctors as I have never had good luck they always misdiagnose and mess me up worse.
Just so you know herbs do not specifically increase your estrogen. They do not contain estrogen but simply help your body become more sensitive to the hormones your body is producing. That being said, they can contribute to changes in the body. Plastics, pesticides, meat/dairy can however, contribute to changes and increases of estrogen-like properties that mimic the raising of estrogen when absorbed in the body.
Hard to say what is going on with you vaginally. If however you are trying to treat yourself for an infection you'd have to continue treatments for at least a week, not just a day or so. NO sugar in your diet, more fresh foods, lots of water, acidophilus by mouth as well. I've personally never used hydrogen peroxide - but there are many safe options (diluted cider vinegar, coconut oil, tea tree oil etc)
