04-09-2011, 03:18 AM
I am trying PM like the label on my PM bottle suggest, taking it starting from the first day of my period, then stop after 14 days. If this messes with my cycle too much I will change the schedule.
Estrogen peaks before ovulation especially the few days before ovulation. So I believe the highest dose of PM should be taken then. From the chart, estrogen is lowest from days 1-7 of the menstrual cycle:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Menstr...le2_en.svg
I am thinking maybe women should take PM starting from days 7-14, take a break then days 17-21 then a break.
Another good chart:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co..._cycle.svg
Estrogen peaks before ovulation especially the few days before ovulation. So I believe the highest dose of PM should be taken then. From the chart, estrogen is lowest from days 1-7 of the menstrual cycle:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Menstr...le2_en.svg
I am thinking maybe women should take PM starting from days 7-14, take a break then days 17-21 then a break.
Another good chart:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co..._cycle.svg