[aveh]

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.

OK, I used PC last cycle for a few days. I applied it on thin areas and I noticed that my discharge is not much and my body temperature is low (indicating lower progesterone level I suppose). If I put it on my girls or abdominal area (around reproductive system), the discharge is quite abundance. I remember reading an article on PC, you have to use PC on breast for boosting progesterone, not other area. The idea is if you cut your finger, why put bandage on your arm? It's quite sensible.

Sorry if I'm digressing from the topic. just thought of sharing something about PC