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Herbal supplements

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sharcerv52408
sharcerv52408

Hi Ladies!

I was wondering if any of you knew of a supplement that is safe to take that helps balance your hormones even though you have uterine fibroids? I keep coming across ones that behave like estrogen and can interact with the fibroids. So I am particularly interested in ones that act as progesterone.

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  • liz53953
    liz53953 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Hi Google this one Bupleurum I think that helps also black cohosh.
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 liz53953

      Posted

      I have been told that black cohosh helps shrink them but it also can act as estrogen in the body so I'm confused.
  • rstep04
    rstep04 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    What about maca root
    • rstep04
      rstep04

      Posted

      It's also supposed to help shrink fibroids as well as balance everything I'm taking 1000mg a day thanks
    • rstep04
      rstep04 sharcerv52408

      Posted

      No fibroids but peri menopausal with loads of symptoms also trying to sort out this panic disorder which is destroying me at the minute so hopefully the maca will sort it all out and balance everything out
  • elaine33371
    elaine33371 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Vitamin B6 is particularly for balancing female hormones, like you i have fibroids, so havent risked taking anything, you need to be low on oestrogen with fibroids as this is their food,  if you take progesterone, your gonna put that up, and your oestrogen will then look even lower, not sure, but, i think your supposed to take a bit of both to keep the balance, send a private message to zingangie she will know as shes on HRT.  
  • Highlands51
    Highlands51 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Hi,

    ​I visted a herbalist years ago and was prescribed a tincture containing a herb call False Unicorn root - Chamaelirium Luteum​.   This is an incredibly powerful herb and helped me with endometriosis, it works.  Another herb that springs to mind in this tincture is Anemone Pulsatilla​, for pain and toning of the womb(I believe).

    ​Avoid Black cohosh!  You need herbs that balanace and tone, also be very wary of agnus castus..it can raise levels of oestrogen.  I am of the firm opinion that False unicorn root is excellent.

    ​For cramping, pain ect crampbark is excellent too.  I used to use this herb for odd bouts of pMS cramp, works incredibly well and also helps one to relax, mild sedative...please research if you need further details.  I hope this help you.

  • Highlands51
    Highlands51 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    You are very welcome - really good herbs, I learnt so much about herbalism following my treatments many years ago.  Please do some "googling" on these herbs, and if in any doubt then contact a medical herbalist.   Herbs can be incredibly potent, so please do take care, but good luck this.  
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