09-02-2016, 02:39
Another question about Vitex usage
March 18 2009 at 7:55 PM Brielle (Login moonchild72)
So there seems to be a lot of confusion about Hormone deficiencies and how to correct them on these boards. And now I feel like I'm among the confused
I began my NBE in Sept 08 using a commercial product that uses phytoestrogenic herbs.
I can't complain because I have experienced some growth going from NOTHING to a full A, small B. In the months since I've done research and when my current supply runs out I would like to switch to individual herbs so I have a little more control over what enters my body. I am also trying to be extra cautious because I am a little overweight and on medication for hypertension, so I don't want to interfere with mother nature too much.
With that said, I have taken a saliva test and found that I am Estrogen Dominant with low progesterone (strange that the phytoestrogens actually may have worked?). I've already gone ahead and ordered Vitex. I know everyone says to take the recommended dosage and it takes a minimum 3 months to start working. How long does one have to continue to take it to get hormone levels in check? Do I just plan to take another saliva test to confirm? in 3 months? 6 months? 1 year? And lastly once the Vitex helps restore hormonal balance, do you simply stop taking it and continue with an NBE program? I know there is a wealth of information on this site but I could not seem to find these specific answers so any help would be greatly appreciated. Even any personal experiences as to how long it took to balance your hormones.
Thanks Ladies!
adrianna
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March 19 2009, 7:18 PM
Phytoestrogens arent necessarily bad for estrogen dominance, in fact they can be beneficial. Look at what this website womentowomen.com said about it and I quote: "Phytoestrogens are part of the phytohormone class described at left, which means they structurally resemble the bodys native estrogen. Their chemical structure is such that it allows them to weakly bind to an estrogen receptor, potentially blocking excess estrogen, or, when estrogen is low, quieting the systems need for estrogen. But they are not estrogen."
adrianna
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March 19 2009, 7:23 PM
some people notice a difference soon with vitex while others take longer. In general vitex works better when taken over a longer period of time. 7-8 or longer. you should just feel out the situation for yourself. if its helping you and you like it then keep taking it. If you want to get your hormones checked again then I would probably wait at least 3- 6 months to check them. These things take time.
March 18 2009 at 7:55 PM Brielle (Login moonchild72)
So there seems to be a lot of confusion about Hormone deficiencies and how to correct them on these boards. And now I feel like I'm among the confused
I began my NBE in Sept 08 using a commercial product that uses phytoestrogenic herbs.
I can't complain because I have experienced some growth going from NOTHING to a full A, small B. In the months since I've done research and when my current supply runs out I would like to switch to individual herbs so I have a little more control over what enters my body. I am also trying to be extra cautious because I am a little overweight and on medication for hypertension, so I don't want to interfere with mother nature too much.
With that said, I have taken a saliva test and found that I am Estrogen Dominant with low progesterone (strange that the phytoestrogens actually may have worked?). I've already gone ahead and ordered Vitex. I know everyone says to take the recommended dosage and it takes a minimum 3 months to start working. How long does one have to continue to take it to get hormone levels in check? Do I just plan to take another saliva test to confirm? in 3 months? 6 months? 1 year? And lastly once the Vitex helps restore hormonal balance, do you simply stop taking it and continue with an NBE program? I know there is a wealth of information on this site but I could not seem to find these specific answers so any help would be greatly appreciated. Even any personal experiences as to how long it took to balance your hormones.
Thanks Ladies!
adrianna
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reply
March 19 2009, 7:18 PM
Phytoestrogens arent necessarily bad for estrogen dominance, in fact they can be beneficial. Look at what this website womentowomen.com said about it and I quote: "Phytoestrogens are part of the phytohormone class described at left, which means they structurally resemble the bodys native estrogen. Their chemical structure is such that it allows them to weakly bind to an estrogen receptor, potentially blocking excess estrogen, or, when estrogen is low, quieting the systems need for estrogen. But they are not estrogen."
adrianna
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March 19 2009, 7:23 PM
some people notice a difference soon with vitex while others take longer. In general vitex works better when taken over a longer period of time. 7-8 or longer. you should just feel out the situation for yourself. if its helping you and you like it then keep taking it. If you want to get your hormones checked again then I would probably wait at least 3- 6 months to check them. These things take time.