found the best websites, ever:
http://www.newkidscenter.com/Sore-Breast...ation.html
STATES:
The menstrual cycle of a woman is greatly influenced by two reproductive hormones, progesterone and estrogen. A rise in the production of progesterone hormone causes sore breasts. Sore breasts are a good indicator that you have ovulated. With each day after ovulation, there is a rise in the level of progesterone, as your body gets ready for a possible pregnancy after ovulation has occurred.
A rise in the level of progesterone level causes the body to retain a lot of water, so as to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. The retention of water causes the body to swell in certain parts, most commonly the breasts. Water that is retained in tissue in the breast area causes the breasts to stretch, and this makes the breasts painful and very tender.
The severity and intensity of breast soreness after ovulation depends on the concentration of progesterone. As the level of progesterone hormone varies from woman to woman, some women may experience sore breasts more than others.
http://www.chatelaine.com/health/wellnes...ur-health/
STATES:
1. Breast tenderness says a lot about your hormones
You might experience severe breast swelling and discomfort some months, while others reveal less distinct warning signs that your menstrual cycle is right around the corner. But know that if, when, and where you have soreness says a lot about your hormones.
According to Jerilynn Prior, M.D., a Canadian clinician, researcher and professor of endocrinology at the University of British Columbia, premenstrual breast tenderness at the sides of the breast under the armpits suggests that ovulation has occurred during that cycle. If the breasts are sore up front and over the nipples, it tends to suggest high estrogen, or estrogen dominance, which can indicate a lack of ovulation. Soreness on the sides and the front may indicate that ovulation occurred but that not much progesterone was produced three or four days after ovulation, and thus estrogen dominance is occurring.
Bottom line: To get in better balance I recommend applying the techniques in this article to reduce excess levels of harmful estrogen, and balance your progesterone. For an accurate picture, you can test both progesterone and estradiol (the dominant sex hormone in females) during days 19-22 of your menstrual cycle (the first day of bleeding is day one) and work with a natural health practitioner to achieve an optimal ratio between the two hormones.
3. Shrinking breasts can indicate changing hormones
Your breasts are essentially masses made up of glandular tissue and fat cells. As a result, they are very sensitive to any changes in your hormone levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone. This is why your breasts will swell when pregnant, on the birth control pill and/or before your period.
As estrogen levels fall, with impending menopause, you may find the opposite happens. Another reason for a reduction in breast size is simply weight loss, since after all, fat cells don’t always shrink in the areas we want them to.
Bottom line: If menopause and weight loss aren’t culprits, you may want to get your
testosterone and DHEA levels tested. I’ve found that high levels of these two hormones — often found in patients with PCOS — can lead to shrinking breasts alongside hair loss, acne, and hair growth on the face.[/i]
well, would you look at that.
http://www.chatelaine.com/health/wellnes...-your-pms/
very impt site ^ wow didnt know that
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Excess prolactin: The hormone prolactin stimulates breast development during pregnancy and milk production during nursing. Too much prolactin can suppress progesterone production and can cause infertility and menstrual disorders. Prolactin levels can also increase with hypothyroidism and pituitary disorders.
How to get progesterone back in balance
If all the above items ring true with you, you can ask your doctor to test your progesterone levels on day 19-22 of your menstrual cycle. I like to see progesterone levels between 15-35 nmol/L. If you are under that range or on the low end ask your health practitioner about one of these options.
Reach for vitamin E and evening primrose oil (EPO)
While flaxseed appears to be estrogen enhancing, EPO is touted as a progesterone enhancing compound. While studies are conflicting, I’ve EPO improve not only PMS, but reduce breast pain that often accompanies the menstrual cycle with long term use. Researchers at the Breast Diagnostic Clinic at Mayo Clinic evaluated 85 women with cyclical breast pain and found that a daily dose of vitamin E, evening primrose oil or a combination of both alleviated cyclical breast discomfort.
Bottom line: I recommend taking 2 tablets of Chasteberry each morning before breakfast for 1-6 months.
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that means GR might cause some issues, still worth a try- maybe with PC and now chasteberry & EPO.
lol well.. this will probably be my last post on this thread.. (unless I lose my inches, my period came today and I am still at 39" so.. i'd like to see if the swelling goes down)[/align] seeing as this was my research for my plan, now that I am starting it, i'll probably make a new thread for my journey, lets see how this goes.
your efforts are paying off.