wsdm
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Post by wsdm on Jul 17, 2006 5:45:19 GMT -5
I would like to understand why low progesterone levels is needed for succesful NBE, any facts, opinions, hypothesis, theory welcome.
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Post by wsdm on Jul 17, 2006 5:47:55 GMT -5
Pardon the spelling of Progesterone!!! its early...
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Post by fawnmarie on Jul 17, 2006 19:06:04 GMT -5
It blocks estrogen receptors and reduces prolactin.
Fawn
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Post by akira on Jul 21, 2006 4:05:13 GMT -5
Ok this is the one thing I don't understand. If progesterone blocks estrogen receptors and reduces prolactin, why is it used in some people's routines? I know BE isn't only about high estrogen levels so i'm gathering its more of a balance thing? Yeah sorry for the stupidity in advance if this is explained somewhere else. I'm sure Fawn has answered this question so many times it isn't funny.
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Post by fawnmarie on Jul 21, 2006 17:51:21 GMT -5
Because it also helps restore the glandular tissues. Older women and women who have had children "involute" - which means their glandular tissue tends to atrophy away (this is actually a good thing because its necessary to prevent breast cancer).
However as you get older, they involute completely, and if you're still menstruating you want the glandular tissue to be maintained to retain shape and firmness of the breasts.
Progesterone is generally just good for you, it helps reduce the cellulite caused by excess estrogen, improves mood and sleep and sex drive, and some women would prefer to take the slower route with the benefits of progesterone thrown in. The body uses progesterone to make estrogen, and older women may not be making enough progesterone to make estrogen and testosterone.
It really is a very individual thing.
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wsdm
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Post by wsdm on Jul 22, 2006 13:39:06 GMT -5
I have experienced some of that "involution" after my pregnancy. Every part of my body looks great except for my breasts which look like they atrophied or something.
Therfore progesterone would be for me...I am assuming then I must take Borage oil and Saw Palmetto to help with boosting estrogen
and lots of galactogogues to combat the effects of progesterone on prolactin?
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Post by kittygurl on Aug 15, 2006 17:11:28 GMT -5
Is wild yam a natural estro/pro or just a progesterone?
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