Does Vitex lower Fsh level?
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No, it raises it. Follicular stimulating hormone = what matures eggs for ovulation. Vitex raises progesterone too. Which is a very good pregnancy supporter. This is why you can NOT abruptly stop taking vitex if and when you find out you're pregnant. You take it through your first trimester. Weaning must take place too.
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I don't know the answer but if you do find out please let me know. Thank you.
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I thought it did or at least it raises the LH, so it improves the LH:FSH ratio, improving ovulation and lengthening luteal phase
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I wish I could tell you this was a cure but I can't. I think it is working a little. I get a few less hot flashes but I haven't kept an accurate log so I don't know for sure. It seemed to work better on my first bottle. Good luck to you.
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The product does not say for women only. I take this with 5,000 mcg daily. It seems to be helping! I have a lot of baby fuzz! I just hope it stays put! ;) All the vitamins in this product can help both female & male. I've bought three bottles now and I'm not going to stop! I hope this helps. Diane Barker
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My hair had been damaged from relaxing- burnt scalp, tired and dried out. I highly recommend Viviscal to help you grow stronger healthier hair. I started seeing results within 2-3 months (dependent on your hair cycle) but this is a great product!
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I'm in my mid 50s; I got pretty good results, but please read the precautions. I didn't have any problems but it certainly gave me 'hot' gas. I have also tried the Toji Hair Vitamins (strengthens the hair strands and you will definitely be able to tell a difference in about a month, used it for 6 months as recommended but it is rather costly) and currently taking Escali 5,000 mcg Biotin, Silica & L-Cysteine; getting good results and great results in the condition of my nails too. All of these have helped with the thinning (losing the strand from the root) and the breakage.
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Truly, can't say. I use this product -- prescribed by my doctor to maintain bone health. I take additional b vit supplement.
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I though woman were not supposed to use the 5%. Something about hormones I think. You'd better Google and see what you can find out first.
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I was running very low on iron. My doctor told me to look for something that said Elemental Iron... Since I'm a vegetarian ..... I found Hemaplex! Best thing ever..., my iron levels stay at normal range now and there's no side effects what so ever (if you know what I mean) best product ever in my book. It's pricey, but I feel it's worth it. I like tablets, not the capsule.
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PS Jennifer - Since there is a possibility of a trace amount of Vit. E (not enough to be measurable) I would only be concerned if you are dealing with an allergy.
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In Canada, Viviscal is marketed without iron. There is also no biotin in the formula. I think this may have to do with our stricter food and drug controls. There is a slightly lower doseage of the marine complex in these tablets as well. Our boxes in Canada say "maximum strength", not extra strength. I bought mine at Shoppers Drug Mart.
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I would say No as well. I have used this product for 13 years. When I am consistent in use my hormones and cycle are predictable. If I miss a day, or so, my cycle is off. The only time I adjust the daily usage schedule is if I need my cycle to change start/stop times due to vacation. :o)
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I just use 1/4 teaspoon per day to keep hormones balanced. I think the wrinkles reference to the product is that adding hormones to your system might reduce wrinkles.
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I had menopause that made it difficult for me to function! My regular obgyn knew of these kinds of products but not enough to feel comfortable prescribing. So, I found an excellent doctor who is an MD but also a PhD who did all of the test. Initially Dr Blackmun gave me bio-identical prescription cremes that I had filled at a special pharmacy. These initial formulas were much stronger than these over the counter products. But after about a year, I "graduated" to these over the counter products and they work for me. BUT, I would really want to know my hormone levels before using products. these are very powerful and do work! Good luck!!
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Hi...I'm not sure but I know this detects estrogen and lh...I was able to see I ovulate late
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Sorry for such a late responce! But if you look up the product it will list the contence! But I do know It help with vaginal issues along with therephresh Pro-B. This last year and a half has been heaven compare to my constant battle with bv !
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According to my endocrine doc, once a woman's levels of FSH go up and she is in true menopause, the estrogen and progesterone can be used daily, without breaks. The amounts in the blood should be monitored every six months or so once they are become stable. More frequent blood tests are needed at first to mark what feels best for you, individually. If you are in perimenopause, you should skip using the estrogen and progesterone one week each month. From what I understand, it is much more important to have enough progesterone in your system. The body becomes more sensitive to the estrogen already there if you have adequate amounts of progesterone. And it's a bad thing to become estrogen dominant. Very unhealthy, even dangerous.
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I think it says to go by the first Smiley bc fsh (the hormone produced usually 24 hours before ovulation) will still be detected in your system after the first surge. I think there's a number you can call to ask them too