19-05-2015, 07:35
@sweets93,
Oops I didn't see your other post before my last post for some reason!
Hmm, I haven't messed with BO ever, but cleanses are always good to get things out of your system. I like the milk thistle cleanse
But yes, the most ubiquitous programs for PM have said to take it during your period and to not take any phytoestrogens (red clover, fenugreek, etc.) on the days you are taking PM. I think it has to do with blocking the estrogen receptor sites -- someone correct me if I'm wrong. I usually remember what herbs to take and what not to take, but sometimes forget the reasons why :[] -- I need to study up again! lol. BUT remember, everyone's body reacts differently and you may already have more estrogen or progesterone in your body, which is why sometimes taking 1 PM a day without cycling works for some and not for others.
I think taking 1 PM a day didn't mess up my cycle (I can't remember now though
, but you could be different.
I know that BonitaDDs was on the depo shot when she was taking 1 PM a day without cycling. And the depo shot is just progesterone only - no estrogen.
Vitex increases the progesterone levels in the body and you need a balance between estrogen and progesterone for nbe (and for a healthy hormonal balance); the hard part is learning how much progesterone and how much estrogen you need!
I just started somewhere (by copying a bunch of other people's programs and combining them to form my own) and then either added or subtracted where I thought was necessary. The one way that I can really tell if I am growing is if my breasts don't shrink during or after my period!
Oops I didn't see your other post before my last post for some reason!
Hmm, I haven't messed with BO ever, but cleanses are always good to get things out of your system. I like the milk thistle cleanse
But yes, the most ubiquitous programs for PM have said to take it during your period and to not take any phytoestrogens (red clover, fenugreek, etc.) on the days you are taking PM. I think it has to do with blocking the estrogen receptor sites -- someone correct me if I'm wrong. I usually remember what herbs to take and what not to take, but sometimes forget the reasons why :[] -- I need to study up again! lol. BUT remember, everyone's body reacts differently and you may already have more estrogen or progesterone in your body, which is why sometimes taking 1 PM a day without cycling works for some and not for others.
I think taking 1 PM a day didn't mess up my cycle (I can't remember now though
, but you could be different. I know that BonitaDDs was on the depo shot when she was taking 1 PM a day without cycling. And the depo shot is just progesterone only - no estrogen.
Vitex increases the progesterone levels in the body and you need a balance between estrogen and progesterone for nbe (and for a healthy hormonal balance); the hard part is learning how much progesterone and how much estrogen you need!
I just started somewhere (by copying a bunch of other people's programs and combining them to form my own) and then either added or subtracted where I thought was necessary
. The one way that I can really tell if I am growing is if my breasts don't shrink during or after my period!