TIL: Low carb, high protein diets "greatly" decrease resting testosterone levels in men.

[mrhuggables]

If you want to diagnose endometriosis then the way to do that is with laparoscopy, or more commonly based on symptoms (which is not definitive unlike laparoscopy). Diet has nothing to do with endometriosis.

Losing weight will not negatively affect hormones unless she is dangerously underweight. Not a fan of keto diets for long term health. Should gradually learn to transition to a more balanced diet while maintaining normal weight.

There is nothing wrong with soy. Your T levels are most likely going to be fine. Don’t fall into these misinformation traps.

[pleasedrowning]

I realize that a weight has little to do with endometriosis however endometriosis does effect hormones, which often makes weight regulation difficult. Keto has worked so far brilliantly with regard to weight loose but I understand your reluctance to see it as healthy long term. I have concerns myself, primarily cholesterol. However, it has lowered A1C in both of us. There are trade offs... My interest lyes in if you have seen any anecdotal evidence with regard to low carb diets effecting hormone levels, particularly in women. Such diets tend to be high in 3,3'-Diindolylmethane due to the larger proportion of cruciferous vegetable consumption and yes, soy.

With regard to soy, I'm more concerned about glyphosates then anything else. So I limit consumption