Yes Gilly, I've been taking too much fennel too. When I first read about it a few days ago I switched back to licorice (according to Isabelle it's phyto-estrogen, phyto-progestin, anti-androgen and increases prolactin) but yesterday I read it's not only fennel but all phyto-progestins which should be taken in a low dose 
I've ordered some Egyptian licorice mint tea, which is a mix of licorice and other herbs so the risk of a licorice superdose will be lower, or so I hope.
Thanks for all the info on spearmint.
I can't believe you got results from it in just a week! I was taking only a cup per day, but next follicular phase I'll do as you and take two cups every day, no excuses!
Besides the acne I also have hirsutism, which I've managed to keep at bay through the years with various painful methods, but it's not gone and I'm still waiting for the miraculous method to appear. Same with the acne, I've had it since I was 18, and I'm 31 now, I've tried creams, soaps and lotions through the years to no avail. Yes, it's got better with time but I still have many pimples. They never go away and if they do, new ones sprout
I hope my spearmint+hops+SP follicular routine works for me.
Have you ever tried peppermint? Isabelle says it's anti-androgen and estrogenic (yeh Isabelle's and Wahaika's posts are my personal NBE wikipedia lol).
If I'm not wrong PM is also an anti-androgen, right? I'm sure it will have a good effect on your skin too, I've read PM users say their skin looks smoother and their hair healthier while using it.
Btw, a bit off-topic now, but do you massage your breasts? Or does the noogleberry increase prolactin by itself, so no need to massage?
PS: I'm so sorry for the acneic-hairy digression lol.
I've ordered some Egyptian licorice mint tea, which is a mix of licorice and other herbs so the risk of a licorice superdose will be lower, or so I hope.
Thanks for all the info on spearmint.
I can't believe you got results from it in just a week! I was taking only a cup per day, but next follicular phase I'll do as you and take two cups every day, no excuses!
Besides the acne I also have hirsutism, which I've managed to keep at bay through the years with various painful methods, but it's not gone and I'm still waiting for the miraculous method to appear. Same with the acne, I've had it since I was 18, and I'm 31 now, I've tried creams, soaps and lotions through the years to no avail. Yes, it's got better with time but I still have many pimples. They never go away and if they do, new ones sprout
I hope my spearmint+hops+SP follicular routine works for me.
Have you ever tried peppermint? Isabelle says it's anti-androgen and estrogenic (yeh Isabelle's and Wahaika's posts are my personal NBE wikipedia lol).
If I'm not wrong PM is also an anti-androgen, right? I'm sure it will have a good effect on your skin too, I've read PM users say their skin looks smoother and their hair healthier while using it.
Btw, a bit off-topic now, but do you massage your breasts? Or does the noogleberry increase prolactin by itself, so no need to massage?
PS: I'm so sorry for the acneic-hairy digression lol.