17-10-2012, 12:46
(17-10-2012, 11:05)aveh Wrote: How about vitex instead of wild yam?
Well... not worthless... it DOES have some effect on progesterone levels through the pituitary. I'm not sure it's enough for a major deficiency, but it may be enough for a slight one.
Most of chasteberry's effects are on the pituitary and are testosterone/estrogen suppression and prolactin boosting. Therefore it is largely my opinion that while you may see some slight improvement in progesterone levels, most of the effects will actually be on suppressing E, which makes you THINK you're raising your P more than you are, and swelling from the prolactin.
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Honestly... progesterone creams are the easiest most controllable method of boosting your progesterone should you go deficient. And, IMO, cheapest. Or at least cost effective.