#depression and endometriosis and several other issues i have CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN

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As some of you may know, I started losing weight because I have health issues I wanted to address.

Now, I didn't believe that losing weight would FIX those issues, mind you. It's just that every time I told my doctor something like

"My periods are really really heavy and painful"

Or

"My lower back pain is crippling, some days I can't even get out of bed on my own"

Or

"I get out of breath so easily, sometimes when I'm not even doing anything"

Or

"My depression is so bad I don't have the motivation to do the most basic and important tasks"

The answer was always "Lose weight. Lose weight. Lose weight. Lose weight."

I have lost at least 55 lbs.

My periods are only under control because my gynecologist diagnosed my severe endometriosis and got me on then-experimental meds that stopped my cycle.

My back still regularly flares up and disables me. I had a bout of breathlessness so severe at my last cardiac rehabilitation class that one of the nurses came to check on me thinking I needed medical help. My psychiatrist retired over a year ago and left me on a low dose of antidepressants and said I was fine even tho I'd told him I was not.

But only now, now that I've lost some weight, only now was my doctor like "Huh. Maybe you can take some painkillers. Try this kind. Let me know how you feel in a month. That breathing problem does sound unusual, here's a referral to a cardiologist, and if they don't find anything I'll send you to a respiratory specialist. Try this different antidepressant on top of the one you're taking."

"How strange that you are unwell when you are eating right and exercising and doing everything you are supposed to"

Maybe. Maybe I would not be so unwell if you addressed my symptoms, oh I dunno, 2+ years and 55+ pounds ago. Just a thought

I am glad she is finally taking my illnesses seriously but I should not have had to lose weight for her to do that. I should not have had to suffer untreated for years because she did not think I was taking good care of myself

Fat people (and I am still very fat, for the record!) really do have more trouble getting the most basic fucking medical care I swear to god

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What does it mean to be disabled?

Why don’t you get a job? That’s a question that I have heard by a few people. Most everyone assumes that I am not disabled in any way. I can walk, I can talk, I can go to the bathroom, I can pick things up, I can see, hear, smell, taste, feel, and I can go out to public places. I have a dog that I help take care of, a gf that I spend time with, and friends that I talk to and occasionally hang out with. So why would I and people similar to me possibly be considered disabled?

Well lets started with the definition of disabled: “having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities” and to get disability benefits you need “a disabling condition that will last more than 12 months or result in death”. As you probably already know, people of any race, religion, gender, sexuality, height, weight, and age can be disabled. Please understand that it is a very common misconception that disabled people need assistance to walk. Some disabled people can walk on their own all the time, some need help some of the time, some need a wheelchair part or half of the time, some need a wheelchair all of the time, and some are bedridden. 

Here is an incomplete list of disabling conditions:

Addison’s Disease

Aging

Albinism

Alcoholism

Alzheimer’s 

Amputation

ALS

Anxiety

Arthritis 

Ataxia

ADHD

Auditory Processing Disorder

Autism

Back impairment

Bipolar

Bladder impairment

Bleeding disorder

Blindness

Brain injury

Burn injury

Cancer

Cataplexy

Cerebral Palsy 

Charcot-Marie-Tooth

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic pain

Colorblindness

Cumulative trauma

Deafness

Depression

Diabetes

Drug addiction

Dystonia

Eating Disorders

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Electrical sensitivity

Endometriosis

Epilepsy

Essential Tremors

FAS

Fibromyalgia

GERD

GI disordrs

Graves’ disease

Guillain Barre’ syndrome

Hearing impairment

Heart conditon

Hepatitis

HIV

Huntington’s disease

Intellectual impairment

Learning disability

Leg impairment

Low vision

Lupus

Lyme Disease

Marfan syndrome

Mental health impairments

MIgraine

Multiple chemical sensitivities

Multiple Sclerosis

Muscular Dystrophy

Myasthenia Gravis

Obesity

OCD

Paraplegia

Parkinson’s

Personality Disorder’s

Phobias

POTS

Polio

PTSD 

Pregnancy(an exclusion to 12 months)

Quadriplegia

Raynaud’s disease

RSD

Renal/Kidney disease

Respiratory impairments

Sarcoidosis

Schizophrenia

SAD

Shingles

Sickle cell anemia

Skin conditions

Sleep disorders

Speech impairments

Spina Bifida

Stroke

Thyroid disorders

Tourette syndrome

Vertigo

So as you can see, disability can be invisible

Disability can be invisible

Disability can be invisible

Anyways, back to my disability story. Yesterday, I managed to do a sink full of dishes I hadn’t been able to do, wash and dry four loads of laundry (not even fold them), collect all the indoor trash, and sweep the back patio over the course of six hours. This was with many breaks, advil, and afterwards a nice, hot bath with CBD butter and epsom salt. This morning I woke up in moderate neck, back, stomach, shoulder, and thigh pain. More advil it was, even though it eats away at my already bad stomach, because it’s the only over the counter pain medicine that works for me. And this time it didn't even help.

Now imagine not just 6 hours, but 8 hours a day with only one break. For 5 days a week. For 50 weeks a year. Sometimes I’ll have a good day and think “I’m doing so good I could go get a job!” and then I’ll get depressed and be like “there’s no way”. Back at the end of when I did have a job and my GI issues got worse and my autoimmune issues came into play, 25 hours a week would have me in bed crying after every shift. I would go home early from shifts from unimaginable costochondritis pain that felt like electric stabbing shocks. I wasn’t able to do anything but work and do basic hygiene. 

My daily life consists of urgent and painful trips to the bathroom, bouts of nausea and dizziness, having less money than I need, chronic pain in my muscles, joints, nerves, back, chest, stomach, intestines, and legs, severe dehydration, taking various medications (and more to come), and not enough energy to get all my basic chores done.

On top of all that physical stuff, I have anxiety, depression, and PTSD that is so bad that it has led to psychosis. I get panic attacks every time I get behind the wheel of a car, and therefore I can't drive. I have PTSD flashbacks from abuse that leave me sobbing. I have spent countless nights and hours crying in my bed or in the shower. I'm on medications that are helping, but I still have a looooong way to go.

You may ask: but don't you go out and do things? Yes I do. I have good days with little to no issues, normal days with some issues, and bad days with most to all issues. But I specifically do my shopping on my normal or good days and specifically do the physically exerting activities I need to do on my good days. I won't go out and do stuff or invite you over on my bad days unless we're really close and then you'll truly know what this is like.

That was just my average daily life, this does not include the other events that have happened in past 6 months including:

Losing 15 lbs unintentionally and being unable to gain it back, making me 2 lbs from under weight

Having several period cramps that were so bad I couldn't walk/talk correctly

Going to the ER for severe dehydration that caused me to have a bp of 76/22 and therefore I could hardly remain conscious

About a dozen doctors visits

Two pain episodes that were so bad I wanted to die

Three random finger joint dislocations

Three hallucinations

15 mouth sores in one day (not from an allergy)

Trying to commit suicide/going inpatient

Having a dizzy/weakness spell that caused me to fall in the shower

The only diagnosises I have so far are anxiety, depression, PTSD, costochondritis, and anemia. But the doctors also think I have endometriosis, Crohn's, and an autoimmune disease. I can't get disability without an actual diagnosis. I have been dealing with chronic pain for the past 6 years, since I was 15. And I am still here with a daily invisible struggle. I am going to have a rheumatologist, gastroenterologist, gynecologist, and diagnostics appointment. But some of these medical things can be expensive. Thank god I am still on my parents insurance.

I will keep fighting, I will keep perservering, I will keep moving forward everyday. I am skinny, am pretty, I am smart, I am "normal". I can walk, I can talk, I can go to the bathroom, I can pick things up, I can see, hear, smell, taste, feel, and I can go out to public places. I have a dog that I help take care of, a gf that I spend time with, and friends that I talk to and occasionally hang out with. I will have stabbing chest pains from breathing while having a conversation with you and you will never notice. And then I will go to the bathroom and take some advil.

Please share your disability stories

To help out some disabilities or struggles disabled people face:

Hotlines/helplines:

In general

1) they are available to call 24/7

2) they are 100% confidential

3) they are free

United States Elder Abuse

1-866-363-4276Child Abuse /Dept of Social Services 1-800-342-3720

Alcohol Treatment Referral 1-800-252-6465

Cocaine addiction 1-800-262-2463

Drug Abuse 1-800-662-4357

National Association for Children of Alcoholics 1-888-554-2627

Ecstasy Addiction 1-800-468-6933

American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345

National Cancer institute 1-800-422-6237

Elder Care Locator 1-800-677-1116

Want to know Jesus? 1-800-NEED-HIM

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213

Crisis Pregnancy 1-800-67-BABY-6

National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE

Elder Abuse 1-800-252-8966

Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention 1-800-931-2237

Eating Disorders Center 1-888-236-1188

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 1-847-831-3438

Compulsive Gambling 1-410-332-0402

GriefShare 1-800-395-5755

Homeless 1-800-231-6946

American Family Housing 1-888-600-4357

LGBTQIA+ Helpline 1-800-398-GAYS

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564

Poison Control (they will help with overdoses) 1-800-942-5969

S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-DONT-CUT

Project Know (sex addiction) 1-888-892-1840

Sex Addicts Anonymous 1-800-477-8191

Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Prevention 1-800-827-7571

Deaf Hotline 1-800-799-4TTY

Crisis Intervention (717) 851-5320 or 1-800-673-249

If you have a disability please feel free to reach out to me

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The Onslaught of the Crimson Tide

It appeared, draped in black on a hillside. Barely speaking and with a mysterious past.

The townsfolk knew it was coming; they had felt its rumblings for several days. 

They sat in non-consensual anticipation… clutching their drinks, holding their babies, huddling with loved ones… as the quakes reverberated through the village dislodging carefully placed artwork and cracking the questionable foundations of all the buildings.

The local seer had predicted the incoming torrential downpour.

So it wasn’t as if this was unexpected, but its deluge was startling and jarring every single time.

After all, the crimson tide preyed on fear and reveled in it. 

It knew that its most distinguishable visual and physical feature (the waves of viscous reddish-brown fluid rushing through the mountains and into the valleys, flooding not just the town but also all the neighboring ones) was the least of anyone’s worries.

Like sure, the stains on the cobblestones were hard to scrub out - the townsfolk did indeed wonder if there was any point in cleaning and/or replacing any of them, but the other towns expected pristine exteriors and the continued denial of the monstrosity of the crimson tide.

It chuckled.

Someone screamed.

And agonizingly with chaotic glee, the crimson tide reached inside of the townsfolks’ bodies, squeezed their hearts dry, and overwhelmed the village for several days and several nights.

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My periods are awful - they’re absolutely brutal. They always have been. I have several pelvic floor conditions. One of them is our old friend, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). One of them is endometriosis which deserves its very own post or set of posts. One of them is interstitial cystitis WHICH IS THE BANE OF MY LIFE AND EXISTENCE - more on that later, oh I promise you. And unfortunately, so many other things. What I will talk about today is my PMDD.

I have had PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) most likely since menarche or close (so since age 10-12). I like to explain it to people by saying it’s the evil twin of PMS (premenstrual syndrome). 

My PMDD symptoms start roughly 3-7 days before my period and last about 2-5 days into my period. My particular symptoms include: increased depression, increased risk for suicidal ideation, increased anxiety, increased irritability/anger/frustration, severe insomnia, executive dysfunction, concentration issues, severe fatigue, increased body dysphoria (yay gender/sex shit), crying at the drop of a hat, breast tenderness and pain, swollen feet and hands, increased sensitivity to foods, sometimes blurry vision, A LOTTA CRAMPS (lower abdominal cramps mostly but it radiates out), A LOTTA BACK PAIN, sudden nausea and vomiting (that’s getting better though with stress management), increase in my IBS symptoms, acne/breakouts, itchiness, brain fog, muscle spasms, hot flashes, poor appetite but with food cravings, weight gain, weight loss, and extremely variable sex drive. Sometimes my period lasts for a couple days, sometimes weeks. Sometimes it’s random.

Many of my symptoms are managed by a combination of psychiatric medications (that are treating my depression, anxiety, PTSD, to name a few) and hormonal birth control (I’ve tried so many but currently I’m on a progestin pill). When I’m on a good regimen, my period and my PMDD symptoms are more predictable (happening every month around the same time, reduced severity of symptoms). I also take many supplements, such as B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, iron (although the iron pills just decimate me and my IBS symptoms go out of control so I stopped taking them). Stress management is also so important (quite possibly the most important thing)! I try to manage my diet as best I can but I also allow myself to have “trigger-y” foods (sugar, caffeine, alcohol, acidic foods, etc.) in low quantities or in moderation. I also use anti-inflammatory medications/supplements, but I try not to take NSAIDs anymore since my increased usage of them caused GI bleeds and also they upset my IBS so much. So, naturally, I’m a huge stoner - I have the medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, and I use cannabis regularly for my pain. Both CBD and THC. Topicals, edibles, vapes, dabs, etc. It’s lifesaving to me - it grounds me. I am literally able to be more productive and functional (to be clear, my hard and fast rule is that I will not drive on it) while I’m stoned.

Non-medicinal approaches to symptom relief include the use of my TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device, heat packs (I use them EVERY DAY), ice packs, topical creams, supportive seating/sleeping arrangements, taking walks or doing some physical activity (although sometimes the pain does get so severe that I cannot walk or move around), showers, spending time with loved ones, sex (that’s important!) and orgasms, and other stress-relieving/self-care things.

It is clinically recorded that PMDD symptoms can reach such severe levels that it affects performance at work, home life, and relationships. And of course, it did for me - all sectors of my life were and are affected.

That’s why it was so insidious when the abusers of my past blamed my PMDD. It was so easy to gaslight me.

Yes, there was a time when I was going through puberty and through my teen years, where I had very little control over my emotions (despite still masking in all the ways).

But I’ve been incredibly diligent about my health. I have made my health the #1 focus of my life, and while, I slip up and make mistakes, I am aware of what’s going on. I’m getting better at articulating and advocating for myself EVERY SINGLE DAY.

I manage my PMDD. I really do. I still have many symptoms - they suck. The pain sucks. Insomnia sucks. Fatigue sucks. Not being able to perform academically sucks. All of it sucks. But it’s not *that* debilitating as long as I can figure out my accommodations. And I really don’t blow up at people (I’m naturally this intense! Hah!). I want to try GnRH agonists and potentially have a hysterectomy after I give birth (hopefully one day, I will give birth) for so many trans-related and body-dysphoric-related reasons… but I can’t wait to see my PMDD finally be gone (*fingers crossed*) when it happens. I mean, of course, I’ll plunge into full-blown menopause unless I’m on hormone replacement… but ugh, I’ll figure all my options out later.

Baby first, more gender and medical relief later.

[best-worde]

Perfect Health Diet

had learned. So in June 2010 we started a blog and self-published a book spelling out our ideas and the reasoning and evidence that had led us to them. Thanks to a glowing review (titled “My new favorite book on nutrition and health”) on the popular blog of the naturopathic healer Chris Kresser, we quickly gained 

hundreds of readers, many with chronic health problems. Soon they were sending us reports of health improvements. Gradually the word spread. Over the next year and a half, readers re- ported recovery from a host of ailments: obesity, migraines, acid reflux, sleep disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, borderline person- ality disorder, hypothyroidism, acne, dry eyes, traumatic brain injury, PCOS, amenorrhea, infertility, allergies, constipation, bowel diseases, arthritis, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s syndrome, and many more. Here are a few of our favorites.  • After years of yo-yo dieting and never finding a weight loss diet that didn’t make him ravenous, Jay Wright lost 80 pounds in seven months on our diet without hunger. He reached his normal weight, 170 pounds, and has maintained it for the last year without difficulty. A few months into his weight loss, Jay emailed us: “THIS IS THE BEST DIET EVER!” He was at a restaurant eating a salad with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing, an 8-ounce steak, and a baked potato with butter and sour cream and some water with lemon and said to himself, “I can’t be- lieve I’m eating this and still losing weight!” We are two scientists who ate poorly and ignored a gradual decline in our health. By age forty, we had developed disturbing health problems:  • Paul had neuropathy, memory loss, impaired mood, physical slug- gishness, and rosacea. • Shou-Ching had painful endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and uterine fi- broids; hypothyroidism; allergies; constipation, acid reflux, and bloat- ing.  Doctors were of little help. Nothing we tried worked; surgery made Shou- Ching worse. Medical professionals couldn’t even offer a reason why we were experiencing these problems. Yet, every year, we were a little worse than the year before. Then, in 2005, we tried Chinese herbal medicines: twigs, bark, seeds, and leaves prepared at home like a tea. They seemed to work, but we both developed allergic reactions to the medicine and had to stop. That planted an idea: if medicines had no effect but a tea made from plants did, perhaps the path forward lay in what we were eating—in our diets. Paul was then developing a new approach to economics, a theory of rela- tionships and social networks (see relationshipeconomics.com). Through the economist Craig Newmark, Paul learned of the low-carb Paleo diet of the economist Art de Vany. The Paleo idea is that we evolved for 2.6 million years eating hunted ani- mals and foraged plants and that these remain our most healthful foods. It   is supported by evidence: robustly healthy Paleolithic skeletons were suc- ceeded by unhealthy skeletons with cavity-riddled teeth after the invention of agriculture,¹ and some modern peoples are entirely free of cardiovascular disease on traditional diets—for instance, the islanders of Kitava on their diet of coconut, yams, taro, and fish.² We were persuaded to give the Paleo diet a try. Paul became leaner and stronger. Shou-Ching’s allergies and digestive problems cleared. Clearly there was something to this diet. But new problems appeared. Paul developed a systemic fungal infection; over the next year his cognitive and neuropathic issues worsened, and after a year of very-low-carb dieting, he developed scurvy, which caused his weight to drop to a mere 145 pounds. The scurvy was a wake-up call: if we were malnourished in one nutrient, we were probably malnourished in others. As scientists, it was natural to us to turn to the biomedical literature for answers. Since the quality of our lives was at stake, we undertook to scour the literature, fine-tuning our diet to provide the optimal amount of each nutrient. This occupied the next five years. In 2009, Paul traced his neurological problems to a chronic bacterial infection; a course of antibiotics cleared it. Our health kept getting better; we began to feel as though we were in our twenties again.  The Perfect Health Diet Is Born  Five years of arduous research had finally led us to a healthful diet. We were convinced that our work could help others and felt obliged to share what we had learned. So in June 2010 we started a blog and self-published a book spelling out our ideas and the reasoning and evidence that had led us to them. Thanks to a glowing review (titled “My new favorite book on nutrition and health”) on the popular blog of the naturopathic healer Chris Kresser, we quickly gained hundreds of readers, many with chronic health problems. Soon they were sending us reports of health improvements. Gradually the word spread. Over the next year and a half, readers re- ported recovery from a host of ailments: obesity, migraines, acid reflux, sleep disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, borderline person- ality disorder, hypothyroidism, acne, dry eyes, traumatic brain injury, PCOS, amenorrhea, infertility, allergies, constipation, bowel diseases, arthritis, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s syndrome, and many more. Here are a few of our favorites.  • After years of yo-yo dieting and never finding a weight loss diet that didn’t make him ravenous, Jay Wright lost 80 pounds in seven months on our diet without hunger. He reached his normal weight, 170 pounds, and has maintained it for the last year without difficulty. A few months into his weight loss, Jay emailed us: “THIS IS THE BEST DIET EVER!” He was at a restaurant eating a salad with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing, an 8-ounce steak, and a baked potato with butter and sour cream and some water with lemon and said to himself, “I can’t be- lieve I’m eating this and still losing weight!” • Kate Martins had had severe migraines for fifteen years, plus anxiety. A host of prescription drugs, diets, and supplements had all failed. She tried the ketogenic version of our diet, along with our recommended supplements and intermittent fasting, and within a week her headaches had begun to disappear. Soon she was nearly headache-free, and her anxiety had disappeared. She wrote us, “The PHD is strong brain medicine indeed!” • Joan’s sister had suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome and eczema her whole adult life. Ten days after starting our diet and supplement ad- vice, Joan reported: “Within 24 hours her eczema was much im- proved. . . . Now 10 days later her eczema has completely cleared and her skin is looking good. . . . Not only that, but some of her CFS symptoms have improved. Her constant headache is not as severe, irregular heartbeat episodes have almost completely stopped and she is tolerating slightly more physical activity. . . . Her sense of despair and resignation has gone and you have given her hope of a better fu- ture. Words seem inadequate to express thanks for that.” • Brian P. wrote to thank us for helping him lose 35 pounds “along with a general improvement in energy and ‘evenness.’ ” He called our diet “totally satisfying” and closed with this: “I strongly suspect PHD played a pivotal part in my wife getting pregnant naturally, just prior to starting her next round of IVF.” 

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#SignalBoostPCOS

So, for those of you who don’t know me that well, I have problems with my uterus. I have a syndrome I was born with known as Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome.(PCOS). Basically, for those who have 0 idea what this is, PCOS is a syndrome where non cancerous cells grow on your uterus, and have since birth. PCOS has loads of god awful side affects, such as hormone imbalances, out of control weight gain(Or weight loss but mostly gain). excessive hair growing(Like my hair grows so thick in other places I cant even shave it properly I have to get it waxed it’s awful), dark patches under arms, 0 periods and when you do get a period you get periods for months (Once I had a 3 month long fucking period it was awful). The outcome of PCOS because it’s not curable, if you don’t regulate your cycle, eat properly, etc, is fucking diabetes because your hormones are regulated and causes insulin resistance, and I’m already on the line of having diabetes because of it. But to make shit even awesomely better, I have tried every method you could, even hormones such as glycocin and some peped-whatever hormone that shit caused awful side affects and the glyc didn’t even work. So I’m back on birth control, and I’m petrified to take birth control now. Before all this bullshit I took birth control because we knew something was wrong with my uterus, but I stopped because I stopped completely getting a period on birth control. See, to most other woman are like “ What’s the big deal, stop complaining, at least you don’t get a period”. Well, yeah, I thought the same thing.. and basically my gyno at home had me under the impression it wasn’t a big fucking deal. Yeah, no, it’s actually a HUGE fucking deal. Basically, this would happen for 1 of 2 reasons. The first and better reason to the second, my uterine walls thinned out and I can’t bleed anymore. Which, isn’t bad.. it just means I can probably never have kids which... kinda makes me upset as fuck but... I’d rather that to the second reason. The second, god awful reason, means that my uterine walls are too thick, and I run at the possibility, no basically the fucking out come of fucking uterine cancer. I told my mom this and she goes, “ The gyno back home didn’t make a big deal out of thise because it’s not that huge of a deal.”

WOW, NO, NO. JUUST. WOW. UHMMMMMMMMMMM... I’m pretty damn sure UTERINE FUCKING CANCER is a big deal, but okay

Thanks gyno back home, thanks so much for not caring and informing me of these things. 

So ladies that get a period, complain, and wish they don’t get a period. Be damn happy that you get one. I’m not trying to be a bitch, I’m just saying, there are woman out there like myself who WISH they had one, because the possibility of infertility, diabetes, and cancer, I’m almost 100% certain, are far worse than any period you could ever have, and I’m also saying that as someone who has had a 3 month period before. 

So fucking lord, be happy you have a functioning uterus, because honestly, I am actually petrified right now over this. 

Also ladies out there that have these same issues, PLEASE see a gyno and take care of yourself. This applies for ladies with endometriosis also, make sure to keep up with your hormones etc. It is a big deal if you stop bleeding on birth control, repetitively. I’m sure this also applies for ladies without PCOS and ENDO, JUST TAKE DAMN CARE OF YOURSELVES. Just, this is a huge thing for ladies with PCOS. 

For those ladies that have no idea if they have PCOS, or even ENDO, here are some side affects of BOTH, and if you’re worried PLEASE see a gyno to be tested. Both of these are incredibly genetic, usually you will have them since birth if you have them. can be hard to tell if you have them or not in less tested.

PCOS Side affects: 

Acne

Weight gain (Usually you are a heavy child and stay that way, that’s how I was and still am even though I never ate much) and trouble losing weight

Loads of extra dark/thick bodily hair on face, legs, chest, really anywhere. 

Thinning hair on the scalp

Irregular periods, and I mean DRASTIC. Either no period at all, or you bleed for months on end, or both at the same time. 

Fertility issues

Severe Depression 

Hormone imbalances or no hormone production

Dark spots on body especially under the arm

The outcomes of PCOS can be infertility or diabetes. Usually woman with PCOS end up with diabetes because the body stops regulating important hormones like insulin. So, woman with PCOS, please make sure to check your insulin regularly, and as gross as it sounds. EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT. This is important because if you don’t you will end up with diabetes. 

PCOS is NOT curable, so you really need to stay weary and keep up with your self health if you have it. 

Please take care of yourselves ladies!!!

I don’t know much about Endo, so someone who does, please add it to this post. 

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13.  How to pay for infertility treatments

What is the Best Way to Pay for  infertility Treatments

14.  A Next Step in Becoming Pregnant is Fertility Medications

Fertility medication can treat many  issues and increases the chances of getting pregnant. Medications are  provided to a woman is facing health complications.

15.  How to Prepare For Pregnancy Post 35 Years?

When you are trying to conceive a baby  after the age of 35 years. Here are the 4 things you need to know about how  to prepare a pregnancy for a healthy baby.

16.  Fertility Medications and the Efficacy of Placebo

Curious about the placebo effect.  Find out more with this comprehensive guide and know more about the effects  and placebo effect work on fertility medications.

17.  Fertility testing before trying to get pregnant

Fertility tests are best to know about  the causes of infertility. Here are various reasons why you may be told to  take fertility tests before pregnancy.

18.  IVF Process Step by Step

Invitro fertilization is fertility  treatment for Infertile women. IVF has turned out to be a boon for the  majority of couples. Here is the general step by step process for the IVF  treatment process.

19.  Fertility Testing- why it matters?

Fertility tests are best to know about  the causes of infertility. If you are trying to get pregnant more than a year  unable to conceive. Here are the fertility test details.

20.  Fertility tests - when to do

When  you are trying to get pregnant, you are unable to conceive for more than a  year. Here are the tips and fertility tests for both males and females.

21.  IVF success rates above 40

Invitro Fertilization is infertility  treatment. The IVF success rate depends on so many factors. The major factor  is age know more about the IVF success rate over 40.

22.  IVF success rates by age and number of embryos

IVF is infertility treatment. The IVF  success rate depends on so many factors. Here are two top factors that affect  the success rate of IVF Include age and the number of embryos involved.

23.  IVF success rates in India

IVF is infertility treatment. The IVF  success rate depends on so many factors. Here are major factors that play a  crucial role in determining success rates.

24.  How to prevent STDs?

The sexually transmitted disease is an  infection can be transformed from one person to another. Here are some tips  to reduce a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

25.  Significance  of hormones In Infertility

A reproductive composition depends on  hormones. A hormonal imbalance or disorder can reduce fertility. Learn more  about the significance of hormones in infertility.

26.  Fertility Tests for Men

A couple is unable to get pregnant for  more than a year, It depends on males and females. Learn more about fertility  tests for men, diagnosis, and treatment.

27.  Signs and symptoms of a twin pregnancy

The  genetic factor is one of the most important factors for a twin pregnancy.  Here are some of the factors to Increase multiple pregnancies.

28.  IVF success rates under 35

IVF is infertility treatment.  Infertility depends on age factor also, If below the age of 35 fertility  chances high when compared to above. Know more about the treatment and  success rates.

29.  How to tackle Infertility stress?

Infertility is one of the major  problems for a couple. It will give infertility stress that can hurt your  chances of conception. Here are some tips tackle infertility stress.

30.  Struggling to Get Pregnant the Second Time?

secondary infertility, why can't I get  pregnant again, struggling to get pregnant with second child, secondary  infertility causes.

31.  Lab tests for reproductive system

women have symptoms related to the  reproductive system, tests to identify the disorder causing them. tests be  like Colonoscopy, Contraction stress test, & more.

32.  How To Talk To Your Fertility Specialist About  Getting Pregnant

Been trying to get pregnant for a  while without success? Here's when you should talk to fertility specialist  about getting pregnant & what you can expect from.

33.  Subfertility and infertility

Have you heard anything about what is  the difference between Subfertility and infertility? Have a look at some  diagnosis and treatments mentioned below.

34.  Fertility Treatment Advice from Patients

Are  you looking for Lists of Fertility Treatment Advice from Patients? Here is  the article to solve your problem from patient suggestions.

35.  Subfertility diagnosis

Subfertility diagnosis determine  whether a problem exists and enable a rational discussion about options for  treatment. Some of the various ways of diagnosis.

36.  LH Levels Chart- link to fertility

Levels of LH in fertility low for most  of the monthly menstrual cycle. The following is the LH levels chart that  holds true if there is no other physiological disability.

37.  How to treat headaches in Pregnancy

How to treat headaches in Pregnancy?  You don't have to suffer through pregnancy headaches. You can try naturally  to get relief from a pregnancy headache.

38.  Fertility Treatment Worked & You're Pregnant,  Now What?

So fertility treatment worked, you're  pregnant! Here are some tips for a healthy pregnancy & healthy baby from  a top fertility specialist.

39.  Subfertility in men

5%  of the men population suffers through the problem of infertility. Causes  include impaired semen quality, azoospermia, or inadequate coitus.

40.  Lifestyle tips to boost your chances of fertility

Difficulty becoming pregnant because  of endometriosis can impact many aspects of a woman's overall health, these  lifestyle changes that may boost fertility.

41.  How to use ovulation test kit

Ovulation is a process wherein 1 or more  eggs are released from the ovary. To track when you are ovulating, there are  several methods to use an ovulation test kit.

42.  Fertility Wait - 2 Weeks and Counting Every Moment

Waiting  after fertility treatment. What's harder? We have broken down this period for  you in stages so that you can relate to it on a much higher level.

43.  Sub-fertility Management

Before  selecting a treatment strategy, the fertility specialist should quantify a  couple's potential for live birth. Two experts outline the steps.

44.  Link between PCOS and Infertility: What you need to  know?

Link between PCOS & Infertility:  what you need to know? The condition known as PCOS is the main reason why  women face a lot of issues in getting pregnant.

45.  How yeast infection affects fertility?

If you want to know how do yeast  infections affect fertility, Learn what else you can do to prevent and treat  yeast infections.

46.  Taking Care Of Yourself In Fertility Treatment

5  Ways to Maintain Self-care during fertility treatments, the journey to  becoming a mother is one of the most difficult struggles they will ever face.

47.  First abortion and infertility- Is there a  connection?

Many  women who have abortions hope to have children at a later time. But here one  doubt Can My Abortion Cause Infertility? Is there a connection?

48.  Living & Thriving with PCOS

What you need to know about living  & thriving with PCOS. It’s important to pay attention to the symptoms  which begin to show up at the time when a woman hits puberty.

49.  TESTS FOR FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Female Screening Tests for  Reproductive System, The various tests required for the reproductive system  in a female to diagnose the conditions causing symptoms.

50.  Hypothyroidism and implantation

Women  with sub clinical hypothyroidism, undergoing IVF, were found to have lower  implantation and live birth rates, What are the affects and tests?

51.  Five Phrases to be aware when dealing with  Infertility

If  someone opens up to you about infertility, it's natural to want to say  something, five phrases to be aware when dealing with Infertility.

52.  The After Effects of Egg Retrieval

VF is one of infertility treatment.  The after-effects of Egg retrieval are not so severe but one should be aware  of them. Here are the tips and side effects of IVF.

53.  Hypothyroidism and infertility success stories

Hypothyroidism is one of the causes of  Infertility. Women who had thyroid issues. Here are some tips, causes,  treatment and success stories of Infertility women.

54.  Living with endometriosis

The tissues are growing in places  further away from the uterus, such as the bladder, kidneys or other abdominal  organs known as endometriosis. Know more symptom and causes

55.  The Real Length of IVF Treatment: From Start to  Finish

IVF is one of the infertility  treatment. The length of the in vitro fertilization process is typically  about four weeks. Know more about procedure & treatment.

56.  Flu During Pregnancy

 When you are pregnant, the immune  system becomes week. It will cause illness. It can turn dangerous and lead to  various infections. Know more about symptoms, causes, and treatment.

57.  The Significant Role That Ovulation Plays

Ovulation plays an important role in  fertility. Releasing an egg from the ovaries and then being released into the  uterus to get fertilized. Know more about the significance of ovulation in  fertility.

58.  Hypothyroidism and infertility- what's the  connection

Hypothyroidism can cause infertility  due to an increased level of Prolactin. It also prevents ovulation, To know  more about hypothyroidism issues, How can we prevent it.

59.  Folic Acid & Pregnancy

When you are trying to conceive folic  acid is very important in pregnant women. It helps your body produce and  maintain new cells and also prevents the chances of genetic aberration.

60.  Male Factor Infertility: When It's All About the  Sperm

Infertility in men caused due to a  variety of reasons. It can be a sperm quality and quantity, blockages in the  reproductive tract or others. Know more about infertility factors etc.

61.  THIS IS WHAT INFERTILITY DOES TO YOUR SEX LIFE

 when trying for a long term to  conceive, but not able to get pregnant will give stress to a couple. Learn  what's behind the sex struggles of those with infertility.

62.  Food to avoid for fertility benefits

Infertility  come under various factor it depends on food, lifestyle, health, etc. Here  some of the food items to avoid when trying to get pregnant.

63.  Hypothyroidism and infertility

In men & women, Hypothyroidism can  cause infertility due to TSH levels are reduced. There are changes in the  other reproductive hormones as well. Know more about the treatment

64.  Male fertility testing

When a couple has been trying to  conceive over a year. Some fertility tests advised by both, here are some of  the tests for men. To know more about the tests and treatment.

65.  Food to increase sperm count

Infertility can be an issue for men  and Women. There are some natural ways to treat a factor of infertility in  men such as low sperm count. Here are natural foods to increase fertility.

66.  TIPS FOR A MORE FERTILE WEEKEND

The chance of getting pregnant is more  when it is done through natural elements. So, here are certain tips for  couples to having a more fertile weekend.

67.  HYPOTHYROIDISM AND OVULATION

 Hypothyroidism is known to prevent  ovulation. When thyroxin is increased or decreased in quantity, it leads to a  variety of problems. Know more about thyroid hormones.

68.  Maximizing Your Health & Well-Being During  Fertility Treatment

When you are trying to conceive,  fertility is a stressful period for women. To reduce stress and increase the  chances of a successful pregnancy here are tips.

69.  FSH level with age

Follicle-stimulating hormone is a  prominent hormone released by the pituitary gland which plays a key role in  fertility testing. Know more about the factor of age in FSH Level.

70.  Tips For A Safe Pregnancy After Two Miscarriages

Follicle-stimulating hormone is a  prominent hormone released by the pituitary gland which plays a key role in  fertility testing. Know more about the factor of age in FSH Level.

71.  Tips to Boost Male Fertility with Dietary and  Lifestyle Changes

"Changes in diet and lifestyle to increase sperm  health and count in men. Here are the tips on how to boost your fertility and  higher success rate by Punya health.

72.  Meditation to deal with infertility stress

Changes in diet and lifestyle to  increase sperm health and count in men. Here are the tips on how to boost  your fertility and higher success rate by Punya health

73.  Tired of Trying to Get Pregnant? Tips to deal with  Infertility Stress

Fighting the bane  that is infertility is a huge and exhausting process. What with doctor  visits, hormone therapy, counselling, the stress of costs, and the worry that  at the end of it, all this may not even work – often it is our own mind that  can prevent it from working.

74.  FSH test - Significance in Fertility

FSH test is undertaken women irregular  menstrual cycles, Infertility, disorders, In men's cause include low sperm  count or testicular dysfunction. Know more about the tests and treatment.

75.  Men and Infertility

 Infertility causes male fertility  also. Men infertility is due to low sperm production, Sperm motility  problems, Azoospermia, etc. Know more about tests and treatments.

76.  Trouble Conceiving? What to do next?

 If  you are trouble to conceiving find out the ways. Punya health providing tips  which treatment you require. Know about treatment, Causes, risks, etc.

77.  Trusting Your Fertility Doctor

Choosing the right doctor is important  to make sure you are given the right treatment at the right time. Know more  about fertility doctors, Clinics, treatments etc.

78.  Mistakes to avoid during IVF treatment

IVF is infertility treatment. Punya  health providing a top five tips on what to do and what not to do during IVF  treatment. It will increase fertility chances high

79.  Getting pregnant with unexplained infertility

Find out the best way to get pregnant  with Unexplained infertility. Infertility depends on various factors. Know about  the reasons that will increase fertility

80.  Types of infertility in males

Male infertility refers to a male's  inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. Read more about signs,  symptoms, and risks to male infertility at Punya Health.

81.  Grief and Infertility

Dealing with infertility of any kind  produces deep grief for couples. Read full article about How to help someone  who Is grieving?

82.  Mistakes to avoid when trying to conceive

Top 4 common mistakes to avoid when  trying to conceive. Being able to conceive is a very boring task and needs  one to stay vigilant at all times.

83.  Types of Male Infertility

Types of male infertility include  hormonal disorders, failure of ejaculation and more. The following are common  prevention of infertility in men.

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Are menstrual issues (mental and physical symptoms or medical problems) common in people with autism? Im usually really hyposensitive to touch and pain, but for the first day of my cycle, sometimes the second too, I can barely move for the pain and I'm starting to think it's partly a sensory issue because I'm fine physiologically speaking.

This could be an autism thing, but it could also be a medical issue, so I’ll cover both aspects. Menstruation can cause a worsening of sensory issues for many autistic people. Personally, I become much more sensitive prior to and during my period which leads to a lot of sensory overload. The hormonal changes during menstruation can cause all kinds of odd physiological and psychological effects.

However, if your periods are causing you severe pain that interferes with day to day life, it’s important to talk to your doctor. 1 in 10 women (sorry for the gendered language. The statistics are gendered and don’t consider other gender identities) have endometriosis which is a condition that causes endometrial tissue (the tissue that lines the uterus) to grow outside of the uterus. It can grow almost anywhere in the body, though it most often occurs on the organs of the pelvic cavity. For many people, endo just causes infertility, but for others it causes severe pain leading up to and during menstruation. The tricky thing about endo is that it can’t be detected on any scans. MRIs, ultrasounds, and CAT scans can’t see it. The only way it can be truly diagnosed is through surgery (though some doctors will make a symptom based diagnosis). I have endo and it can be excruciating. It took me years to get a diagnosis because of how difficult it is to diagnose. However, there are treatments that can help. 

Further, 1 in 10 women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which can cause very painful periods. Other signs of PCOS are atypical facial and body hair growth, weight gain, acne, and depression among other things. PCOS is much easier to test for than endo. They just need to test your hormone levels which can be done through a simple blood test. 

I strongly suggest seeing a doctor about the issues you are having because if there is a physiological problem, there are treatments that can help. Even if you don’t have anything and it’s just sensory issues associated with autism, there are hormonal birth control methods that can make it so that you only have a period 4 times a year or even once a year which can really help by cutting down on how often you have to deal with these symptoms. 

I hope this helps and that you find relief from your pain!

-Sabrina

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Women  who start with IVF as opposed to IUI, or switch earlier from IUI to IVF,  record faster “time to pregnancy.” In one well-regarded study.

2.     How To Choose Your Fertility  Doctor?

After  a year of trying to get pregnant on our own and experiencing two early miscarriages. when deciding which infertility doctor you'll select, consider  our tips.

3.      IVF Options in Elective Single  Embryo Transfer (ESET)

IVF  Is a risky treatment one which involves certain complications for both the  mother and the baby even. Here is everything that you need to know about it.

4.     How To Deal With Infertility

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5.      IVF Pregnancy-What To Expect?

Are  you pregnant after going through IVF? Here you might want to know what to  expect, such as how long IVF takes, what risks are involved, and more.

6.     How To Dig Deep To Overcome  Fertility Roadblocks

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7.     Fertility Booster Pills

Infertility  become quite common these days in couples. Even if you already use another  method to boost your chances of getting pregnant, such as IVF.

8.     How To Interpret Progesterone  For Fertility Test

A progesterone test is a blood test.  It can help your doctor check on ovulation or possible fertility problems,  How to interpret serum progesterone for fertility test?

9.     How to lose weight with PCOS?

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a  common hormonal disorder in women that can cause weight gain. Here are 4  helpful tips for losing weight with PCOS.

10.  Fertility booster vitamins

How Nutrients Increase your Chances of  Getting Pregnant. Here are 5 Vitamins to boost your fertility and get  pregnant faster.

11.  How to Overcome Unexplained  Infertility?

A combination of several minor factors  in both partners could cause unexplained fertility problems. Here is the  diagnosis and treatment of Unexplained Infertility

12.  Fertility experts define PCOS

One of the major symptoms of  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is challenges with fertility and getting  pregnant. Here is the list of symptoms & treatment.

13.  How to pay for infertility  treatments

What is the Best Way to Pay for  infertility Treatments

14.  A Next Step in Becoming Pregnant  is Fertility Medications

Fertility medication can treat many  issues and increases the chances of getting pregnant. Medications are  provided to a woman is facing health complications.

15.  How to Prepare For Pregnancy  Post 35 Years?

When you are trying to conceive a baby  after the age of 35 years. Here are the 4 things you need to know about how  to prepare a pregnancy for a healthy baby.

16.  Fertility Medications and the  Efficacy of Placebo

Curious about the placebo effect.  Find out more with this comprehensive guide and know more about the effects  and placebo effect work on fertility medications.

17.  Fertility testing before trying  to get pregnant

Fertility tests are best to know about  the causes of infertility. Here are various reasons why you may be told to  take fertility tests before pregnancy.

18.  IVF Process Step by Step

Invitro fertilization is fertility  treatment for Infertile women. IVF has turned out to be a boon for the  majority of couples. Here is the general step by step process for the IVF  treatment process.

19.  Fertility Testing- why it  matters?

Fertility tests are best to know about  the causes of infertility. If you are trying to get pregnant more than a year  unable to conceive. Here are the fertility test details.

20.  Fertility tests - when to do

When  you are trying to get pregnant, you are unable to conceive for more than a  year. Here are the tips and fertility tests for both males and females.

21.  IVF success rates above 40

Invitro Fertilization is infertility  treatment. The IVF success rate depends on so many factors. The major factor  is age know more about the IVF success rate over 40.

22.  IVF success rates by age and  number of embryos

IVF is infertility treatment. The IVF  success rate depends on so many factors. Here are two top factors that affect  the success rate of IVF Include age and the number of embryos involved.

23.  IVF success rates in India

IVF is infertility treatment. The IVF  success rate depends on so many factors. Here are major factors that play a  crucial role in determining success rates.

24.  How to prevent STDs?

The sexually transmitted disease is an  infection can be transformed from one person to another. Here are some tips  to reduce a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

25.  Significance of hormones In Infertility

A reproductive composition depends on  hormones. A hormonal imbalance or disorder can reduce fertility. Learn more  about the significance of hormones in infertility.

26.  Fertility Tests for Men

A couple is unable to get pregnant for  more than a year, It depends on males and females. Learn more about fertility  tests for men, diagnosis, and treatment.

27.  Signs and symptoms of a twin  pregnancy

The  genetic factor is one of the most important factors for a twin pregnancy.  Here are some of the factors to Increase multiple pregnancies.

28.  IVF success rates under 35

IVF is infertility treatment.  Infertility depends on age factor also, If below the age of 35 fertility  chances high when compared to above. Know more about the treatment and  success rates.

29.  How to tackle Infertility  stress?

Infertility is one of the major  problems for a couple. It will give infertility stress that can hurt your  chances of conception. Here are some tips tackle infertility stress.

30.  Struggling to Get Pregnant the  Second Time?

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31.  Lab tests for reproductive  system

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32.  How To Talk To Your Fertility  Specialist About Getting Pregnant

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33.  Subfertility and infertility

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34.  Fertility Treatment Advice from  Patients

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35.  Subfertility diagnosis

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36.  LH Levels Chart- link to  fertility

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37.  How to treat headaches in  Pregnancy

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38.  Fertility Treatment Worked &  You're Pregnant, Now What?

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39.  Subfertility in men

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40.  Lifestyle tips to boost your  chances of fertility

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41.  How to use ovulation test kit

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42.  Fertility Wait - 2 Weeks and  Counting Every Moment

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43.  Sub-fertility Management

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44.  Link between PCOS and  Infertility: What you need to know?

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45.  How yeast infection affects  fertility?

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46.  Taking Care Of Yourself In  Fertility Treatment

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47.  First abortion and infertility-  Is there a connection?

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48.  Living & Thriving with PCOS

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49.  TESTS FOR FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE  SYSTEM

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50.  Hypothyroidism and implantation

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51.  Five Phrases to be aware when  dealing with Infertility

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52.  The After Effects of Egg  Retrieval

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53.  Hypothyroidism and infertility  success stories

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54.  Living with endometriosis

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57.  The Significant Role That  Ovulation Plays

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58.  Hypothyroidism and infertility-  what's the connection

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59.  Folic Acid & Pregnancy

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60.  Male Factor Infertility: When  It's All About the Sperm

Infertility in men caused due to a  variety of reasons. It can be a sperm quality and quantity, blockages in the  reproductive tract or others. Know more about infertility factors etc.

61.  THIS IS WHAT INFERTILITY DOES TO  YOUR SEX LIFE

when trying for a long term to  conceive, but not able to get pregnant will give stress to a couple. Learn  what's behind the sex struggles of those with infertility.

62.  Food to avoid for fertility  benefits

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63.  Hypothyroidism and infertility

In men & women, Hypothyroidism can  cause infertility due to TSH levels are reduced. There are changes in the  other reproductive hormones as well. Know more about the treatment

64.  Male fertility testing

When a couple has been trying to  conceive over a year. Some fertility tests advised by both, here are some of  the tests for men. To know more about the tests and treatment.

65.  Food to increase sperm count

Infertility can be an issue for men  and Women. There are some natural ways to treat a factor of infertility in  men such as low sperm count. Here are natural foods to increase fertility.

66.  TIPS FOR A MORE FERTILE WEEKEND

The chance of getting pregnant is more  when it is done through natural elements. So, here are certain tips for  couples to having a more fertile weekend.

67.  HYPOTHYROIDISM AND OVULATION

Hypothyroidism is known to prevent  ovulation. When thyroxin is increased or decreased in quantity, it leads to a  variety of problems. Know more about thyroid hormones.

68.  Maximizing Your Health &  Well-Being During Fertility Treatment

When you are trying to conceive,  fertility is a stressful period for women. To reduce stress and increase the  chances of a successful pregnancy here are tips.

69.  FSH level with age

Follicle-stimulating hormone is a  prominent hormone released by the pituitary gland which plays a key role in  fertility testing. Know more about the factor of age in FSH Level.

70.  Tips For A Safe Pregnancy After  Two Miscarriages

Follicle-stimulating hormone is a  prominent hormone released by the pituitary gland which plays a key role in  fertility testing. Know more about the factor of age in FSH Level.

71.  Tips to Boost Male Fertility  with Dietary and Lifestyle Changes

"Changes in diet and lifestyle to increase sperm  health and count in men. Here are the tips on how to boost your fertility and  higher success rate by Punya health.

72.  Meditation to deal with  infertility stress

Changes in diet and lifestyle to  increase sperm health and count in men. Here are the tips on how to boost  your fertility and higher success rate by Punya health

73.  Tired of Trying to Get Pregnant?  Tips to deal with Infertility Stress

Fighting the bane  that is infertility is a huge and exhausting process. What with doctor  visits, hormone therapy, counselling, the stress of costs, and the worry that  at the end of it, all this may not even work – often it is our own mind that  can prevent it from working.

74.  FSH test - Significance in  Fertility

FSH test is undertaken women irregular  menstrual cycles, Infertility, disorders, In men's cause include low sperm  count or testicular dysfunction. Know more about the tests and treatment.

75.  Men and Infertility

Infertility causes male fertility  also. Men infertility is due to low sperm production, Sperm motility  problems, Azoospermia, etc. Know more about tests and treatments.

76.  Trouble Conceiving? What to do  next?

If  you are trouble to conceiving find out the ways. Punya health providing tips  which treatment you require. Know about treatment, Causes, risks, etc.

77.  Trusting Your Fertility Doctor

Choosing the right doctor is important  to make sure you are given the right treatment at the right time. Know more  about fertility doctors, Clinics, treatments etc.

78.  Mistakes to avoid during IVF  treatment

IVF is infertility treatment. Punya  health providing a top five tips on what to do and what not to do during IVF  treatment. It will increase fertility chances high

79.  Getting pregnant with unexplained  infertility

Find out the best way to get pregnant  with Unexplained infertility. Infertility depends on various factors. Know  about the reasons that will increase fertility

80.  Types of infertility in males

Male infertility refers to a male's  inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. Read more about signs,  symptoms, and risks to male infertility at Punya Health.

81.  Grief and Infertility

Dealing with infertility of any kind  produces deep grief for couples. Read full article about How to help someone  who Is grieving?

82.  Mistakes to avoid when trying to  conceive

Top 4 common mistakes to avoid when  trying to conceive. Being able to conceive is a very boring task and needs  one to stay vigilant at all times.

83.  Types of Male Infertility

Types of male infertility include  hormonal disorders, failure of ejaculation and more. The following are common  prevention of infertility in men.

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Articles on infertility treatment topic

1.        The Journey of IUI to IVF Explained

 Women who start with IVF as opposed to  IUI, or switch earlier from IUI to IVF, record faster “time to pregnancy.” In  one well-regarded study.

2.       How To Choose Your Fertility Doctor?

After a year of trying to get pregnant  on our own and experiencing two early miscarriages. when deciding which  infertility doctor you'll select, consider our tips.

3.       IVF  Options in Elective Single Embryo Transfer (ESET)

IVF Is a  risky treatment one which involves certain complications for both the mother  and the baby even. Here is everything that you need to know about it.

4.       How To Deal With Infertility

Are you  getting more depression more on your pregnancy time, here What are the most  important factors need to deal with infertility?

5.       IVF Pregnancy-What To Expect?

Are you pregnant after going through  IVF? Here you might want to know what to expect, such as how long IVF takes,  what risks are involved, and more.

6.       How To Dig Deep To Overcome  Fertility Roadblocks

How to Overcome Fertility Roadblocks?  Take a deep breath, accept your circumstances, find your inner strength,  & put one foot in front of the other.

7.       Fertility Booster Pills

Infertility become quite common these  days in couples. Even if you already use another method to boost your chances  of getting pregnant, such as IVF.

8.       How To Interpret Progesterone  For Fertility Test

A progesterone  test is a blood test. It can help your doctor check on ovulation or possible  fertility problems, How to interpret serum progesterone for fertility test?

9.       How to lose weight with PCOS?

PCOS  (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common hormonal disorder in women that can  cause weight gain. Here are 4 helpful tips for losing weight with PCOS.

10.  Fertility booster vitamins

How Nutrients  Increase your Chances of Getting Pregnant. Here are 5 Vitamins to boost your  fertility and get pregnant faster.

 11.  How to Overcome Unexplained  Infertility?

A combination  of several minor factors in both partners could cause unexplained fertility  problems. Here is the diagnosis and treatment of Unexplained Infertility

12.  Fertility experts define PCOS

One of the  major symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is challenges with  fertility and getting pregnant. Here is the list of symptoms & treatment.

13.  How to pay for infertility  treatments

What is the  Best Way to Pay for infertility Treatments

14.  A Next Step in Becoming Pregnant  is Fertility Medications

Fertility  medication can treat many issues and increases the chances of getting  pregnant. Medications are provided to a woman is facing health complications.

15.  How to Prepare For Pregnancy  Post 35 Years?

When you are  trying to conceive a baby after the age of 35 years. Here are the 4 things  you need to know about how to prepare a pregnancy for a healthy baby.

16.  Fertility Medications and the  Efficacy of Placebo

Curious about  the placebo effect. Find out more with this comprehensive guide and know  more about the effects and placebo effect work on fertility medications.

17.  Fertility testing before trying  to get pregnant

Fertility  tests are best to know about the causes of infertility. Here are various  reasons why you may be told to take fertility tests before pregnancy.

18.  IVF Process Step by Step

Invitro  fertilization is fertility treatment for Infertile women. IVF has turned out  to be a boon for the majority of couples. Here is the general step by step  process for the IVF treatment process.

19.  Fertility Testing- why it  matters?

Fertility  tests are best to know about the causes of infertility. If you are trying to  get pregnant more than a year unable to conceive. Here are the fertility test  details.

20.  Fertility tests - when to do

When you are trying to get pregnant,  you are unable to conceive for more than a year. Here are the tips and  fertility tests for both males and females.

21.  IVF success rates above 40

Invitro  Fertilization is infertility treatment. The IVF success rate depends on so  many factors. The major factor is age know more about the IVF success rate  over 40.

22.  IVF success rates by age and  number of embryos

IVF is infertility  treatment. The IVF success rate depends on so many factors. Here are two top  factors that affect the success rate of IVF Include age and the number of  embryos involved.

23.  IVF success rates in India

IVF is  infertility treatment. The IVF success rate depends on so many factors. Here  are major factors that play a crucial role in determining success rates.

24.  How to prevent STDs?

The sexually  transmitted disease is an infection can be transformed from one person to  another. Here are some tips to reduce a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

25.  Significance of hormones In Infertility

A reproductive  composition depends on hormones. A hormonal imbalance or disorder can reduce  fertility. Learn more about the significance of hormones in infertility.

26.  Fertility Tests for Men

A couple is  unable to get pregnant for more than a year, It depends on males and females.  Learn more about fertility tests for men, diagnosis, and treatment.

27.  Signs and symptoms of a twin  pregnancy

The genetic factor is one of the most  important factors for a twin pregnancy. Here are some of the factors to  Increase multiple pregnancies.

28.  IVF success rates under 35

IVF is  infertility treatment. Infertility depends on age factor also, If below the  age of 35 fertility chances high when compared to above. Know more about the  treatment and success rates.

29.  How to tackle Infertility  stress?

Infertility is  one of the major problems for a couple. It will give infertility stress that  can hurt your chances of conception. Here are some tips tackle infertility  stress.

30.  Struggling to Get Pregnant the  Second Time?

 secondary  infertility, why can't I get pregnant again, struggling to get pregnant with  second child, secondary infertility causes.

31.  Lab tests for reproductive  system

women have  symptoms related to the reproductive system, tests to identify the disorder  causing them. tests be like Colonoscopy, Contraction stress test, & more.

32.  How To Talk To Your Fertility  Specialist About Getting Pregnant

Been trying to  get pregnant for a while without success? Here's when you should talk to  fertility specialist about getting pregnant & what you can expect from.

33.  Subfertility and infertility

Have you heard  anything about what is the difference between Subfertility and infertility?  Have a look at some diagnosis and treatments mentioned below.

34.  Fertility Treatment Advice from  Patients

Are you looking for Lists of Fertility  Treatment Advice from Patients? Here is the article to solve your problem  from patient suggestions.

35.  Subfertility diagnosis

Subfertility  diagnosis determine whether a problem exists and enable a rational discussion  about options for treatment. Some of the various ways of diagnosis.

36.  LH Levels Chart- link to  fertility

Levels of LH  in fertility low for most of the monthly menstrual cycle. The following is  the LH levels chart that holds true if there is no other physiological  disability.

37.  How to treat headaches in  Pregnancy

How to treat  headaches in Pregnancy? You don't have to suffer through pregnancy headaches.  You can try naturally to get relief from a pregnancy headache.

38.  Fertility Treatment Worked &  You're Pregnant, Now What?

So fertility  treatment worked, you're pregnant! Here are some tips for a healthy pregnancy  & healthy baby from a top fertility specialist.

39.  Subfertility in men

5% of the men population suffers  through the problem of infertility. Causes include impaired semen quality,  azoospermia, or inadequate coitus.

40.  Lifestyle tips to boost your  chances of fertility

Difficulty  becoming pregnant because of endometriosis can impact many aspects of a  woman's overall health, these lifestyle changes that may boost fertility.

41.  How to use ovulation test kit

Ovulation is a  process wherein 1 or more eggs are released from the ovary. To track when you  are ovulating, there are several methods to use an ovulation test kit.

42.  Fertility Wait - 2 Weeks and  Counting Every Moment

Waiting after fertility treatment.  What's harder? We have broken down this period for you in stages so that you  can relate to it on a much higher level.

43.  Sub-fertility Management

Before selecting a treatment strategy,  the fertility specialist should quantify a couple's potential for live birth.  Two experts outline the steps.

44.  Link between PCOS and  Infertility: What you need to know?

Link between  PCOS & Infertility: what you need to know? The condition known as PCOS is  the main reason why women face a lot of issues in getting pregnant.

45.  How yeast infection affects  fertility?

If you want to  know how do yeast infections affect fertility, Learn what else you can do to  prevent and treat yeast infections.

46.  Taking Care Of Yourself In  Fertility Treatment

5 Ways to Maintain Self-care during  fertility treatments, the journey to becoming a mother is one of the most  difficult struggles they will ever face.

47.  First abortion and infertility-  Is there a connection?

Many women who have abortions hope to  have children at a later time. But here one doubt Can My Abortion Cause  Infertility? Is there a connection?

48.  Living & Thriving with PCOS

What you need  to know about living & thriving with PCOS. It’s important to pay  attention to the symptoms which begin to show up at the time when a woman  hits puberty.

49.  TESTS FOR FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE  SYSTEM

Female  Screening Tests for Reproductive System, The various tests required for the  reproductive system in a female to diagnose the conditions causing symptoms.

50.  Hypothyroidism and implantation

Women with sub clinical hypothyroidism,  undergoing IVF, were found to have lower implantation and live birth rates,  What are the affects and tests?

51.  Five Phrases to be aware when  dealing with Infertility

 If someone opens up to you about  infertility, it's natural to want to say something, five phrases to be aware  when dealing with Infertility.

52.  The After Effects of Egg  Retrieval

VF is one of  infertility treatment. The after-effects of Egg retrieval are not so severe  but one should be aware of them. Here are the tips and side effects of IVF.

53.  Hypothyroidism and infertility  success stories

Hypothyroidism  is one of the causes of Infertility. Women who had thyroid issues. Here are  some tips, causes, treatment and success stories of Infertility women.

54.  Living with endometriosis

The tissues  are growing in places further away from the uterus, such as the bladder,  kidneys or other abdominal organs known as endometriosis. Know more symptom  and causes

55.  The Real Length of IVF  Treatment: From Start to Finish

IVF is one of  the infertility treatment. The length of the in vitro fertilization process  is typically about four weeks. Know more about procedure & treatment.

56.  Flu During Pregnancy

 When you are  pregnant, the immune system becomes week. It will cause illness. It can turn  dangerous and lead to various infections. Know more about symptoms, causes,  and treatment.

57.  The Significant Role That  Ovulation Plays

Ovulation  plays an important role in fertility. Releasing an egg from the ovaries and  then being released into the uterus to get fertilized. Know more about the  significance of ovulation in fertility.

58.  Hypothyroidism and infertility-  what's the connection

Hypothyroidism  can cause infertility due to an increased level of Prolactin. It also  prevents ovulation, To know more about hypothyroidism issues, How can we  prevent it.

59.  Folic Acid & Pregnancy

When you are  trying to conceive folic acid is very important in pregnant women. It helps  your body produce and maintain new cells and also prevents the chances of  genetic aberration.

60.  Male Factor Infertility: When  It's All About the Sperm

Infertility in  men caused due to a variety of reasons. It can be a sperm quality and  quantity, blockages in the reproductive tract or others. Know more about  infertility factors etc.

61.  THIS IS WHAT INFERTILITY DOES TO  YOUR SEX LIFE

 when trying  for a long term to conceive, but not able to get pregnant will give stress to  a couple. Learn what's behind the sex struggles of those  with infertility.

62.  Food to avoid for fertility  benefits

 Infertility come under various factor  it depends on food, lifestyle, health, etc. Here some of the food items to  avoid when trying to get pregnant.

63.  Hypothyroidism and infertility

In men &  women, Hypothyroidism can cause infertility due to TSH levels are reduced.  There are changes in the other reproductive hormones as well. Know more about  the treatment

64.  Male fertility testing

When a couple  has been trying to conceive over a year. Some fertility tests advised by  both, here are some of the tests for men. To know more about the tests and treatment.

65.  Food to increase sperm count

Infertility  can be an issue for men and Women. There are some natural ways to treat a  factor of infertility in men such as low sperm count. Here are natural foods  to increase fertility.

66.  TIPS FOR A MORE FERTILE WEEKEND

The chance of  getting pregnant is more when it is done through natural elements. So, here  are certain tips for couples to having a more fertile weekend.

67.  HYPOTHYROIDISM AND OVULATION

 Hypothyroidism  is known to prevent ovulation. When thyroxin is increased or decreased in  quantity, it leads to a variety of problems. Know more about thyroid  hormones.

68.  Maximizing Your Health & Well-Being  During Fertility Treatment

When you are  trying to conceive, fertility is a stressful period for women. To reduce  stress and increase the chances of a successful pregnancy here are tips.

69.  FSH level with age

Follicle-stimulating  hormone is a prominent hormone released by the pituitary gland which plays a  key role in fertility testing. Know more about the factor of age in FSH  Level.

70.  Tips For A Safe Pregnancy After  Two Miscarriages

Follicle-stimulating  hormone is a prominent hormone released by the pituitary gland which plays a  key role in fertility testing. Know more about the factor of age in FSH  Level.

71.  Tips to Boost Male Fertility  with Dietary and Lifestyle Changes

"Changes in diet and lifestyle to increase sperm  health and count in men. Here are the tips on how to boost your fertility and  higher success rate by Punya health.

72.  Meditation to deal with  infertility stress

Changes in  diet and lifestyle to increase sperm health and count in men. Here are the  tips on how to boost your fertility and higher success rate by Punya health

73.  Tired of Trying to Get Pregnant?  Tips to deal with Infertility Stress

Fighting the bane that is infertility is a huge and exhausting  process. What with doctor visits, hormone therapy, counselling, the stress of  costs, and the worry that at the end of it, all this may not even work –  often it is our own mind that can prevent it from working.

74.  FSH test - Significance in  Fertility

FSH test is  undertaken women irregular menstrual cycles, Infertility, disorders, In men's  cause include low sperm count or testicular dysfunction. Know more about the  tests and treatment.

75.  Men and Infertility

 Infertility  causes male fertility also. Men infertility is due to low sperm production,  Sperm motility problems, Azoospermia, etc. Know more about tests and  treatments.

76.  Trouble Conceiving? What to do  next?

 If you are trouble to conceiving find  out the ways. Punya health providing tips which treatment you require. Know  about treatment, Causes, risks, etc.

77.  Trusting Your Fertility Doctor

Choosing the  right doctor is important to make sure you are given the right treatment at  the right time. Know more about fertility doctors, Clinics, treatments etc.

78.  Mistakes to avoid during IVF  treatment

IVF is  infertility treatment. Punya health providing a top five tips on what to do  and what not to do during IVF treatment. It will increase fertility chances  high

79.  Getting pregnant with  unexplained infertility

Find out the  best way to get pregnant with Unexplained infertility. Infertility depends on  various factors. Know about the reasons that will increase fertility

80.  Types of infertility in males

Male  infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile  female. Read more about signs, symptoms, and risks to male infertility at  Punya Health.

81.  Grief and Infertility

Dealing with  infertility of any kind produces deep grief for couples. Read full article  about How to help someone who Is grieving?

82.  Mistakes to avoid when trying to  conceive

Top 4 common mistakes  to avoid when trying to conceive. Being able to conceive is a very boring  task and needs one to stay vigilant at all times.

83.  Types of Male Infertility

Types of male infertility  include hormonal disorders, failure of ejaculation and more. The following  are common prevention of infertility in men.

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Progensa Plus Review (UPDATED 2017): Don’t Buy Before You Read This!

What is it?

Progensa Plus is a cream used to help treat the symptom of menopause with regular use. Progensa Plus is meant to be used to achieve hormonal balance, particularly in people with low progesterone.

Progensa Plus is made from herbal ingredients known to have an effect on hormone levels in the body. In addition to improving the condition of women in menopause, this product may be used by women of all ages suffering from hormone-related issues like PMS, infertility, irregular periods and more.

Femmetrinol is our reviewers’ top choice for menopause support. Consumers get a well-rounded blend of herbs that help fight all symptoms of menopause—hot flashes, night sweats and beyond. Click the link to read about how Femmetrinol consistently delivers such great results.

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Progensa Plus Ingredients and Side Effects

Per the official website, we’ve listed the ingredients found in Progensa Plus. It looks like this formula contains more active ingredients than most topical progesterone products, looking more like the ingredient profile of your average menopause supplement. Here is a quick look at the active ingredients you can expect to find in Progensa Plus:

Evening Primrose Black Cohosh Dong Quai Sangre De Grado  Chasteberry Saw Palmetto Damiana  

Black Cohosh: The root of the black cohosh plant is used for its ability to act like the female sex hormone, estrogen when present in the body. As a result, black cohosh is thought to be especially effective in treating the primary symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings.

Chasteberry: Chasteberry, also known as vitex is a longtime herbal remedy for all manner of female health concerns from PMS to irregular periods and menopause. Chasteberry doesn’t actually contain any hormones, but ti does directly affect the hipothalamus and the pituitary gland which may stimulate the production of progesterone in the body.

Saw Palmetto: A plant that works to decrease the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate, saw palmetto is thought to treat pelvic pain, headaches and may work as an aphrodisiac.

Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, headaches and dizziness.

Saw palmetto may cause liver or pancreas problems, though this needs to be studied further to fully understand the risk.

Damiana: A small shrub from Central America, damiana is used primarily as an aphrodisiac, but may also help those with depression, frequent headaches or who are looking to improve mental and physical energy levels.

Evening Primrose: Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seed of the evening primrose flower and may be used to treat a variety of skin disorders, chronic fatigue and to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Many women use evening primrose oil to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes, as well as endometriosis, PMS, breast pain and more.

Side effects may include headaches, upset stomach, nausea and diarrhea.

Dong Quai: Dong quai is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a range of issues related to the female reproductive system.

Sangre de Grado: A tree that grows in the Amazon, the bark and sap of the Sangre de Grado are used to make medicine. It may be used to slow down the spread of viruses inside the body, as well as treat diarrhea, cholera and herpes.

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EDITOR’S TIP: Combine this supplement with a proven menopause pill such as Femmetrinol for better results.

Progensa Plus Quality of Ingredients

Progensa Plus is made from several different herbal ingredients, many of which are known to be effective in helping women navigate menopause without the use of any synthetic hormone replacement therapies.

The formula of Progensa Plus looks pretty good in a lot of ways. It’s balanced—there are aphrodisiacs present, as well as the estrogenic black cohosh, there’s chasteberry for progesterone production and so on. Overall, users should see some changes no matter what their primary menopause concerns are.

There are a few issues that concern us with Progensa Plus. The first being, a couple of the primary ingredients may have some negative side effects. Evening primorose and saw palmetto may cause dizziness, nausea or vomiting. And saw palmetto may be linked to more sinister symptoms like pancreas or liver damage—though more research is required to fully assess the risk.

The second issue is we have no idea how much of any of the ingredients are present in Progensa Plus. There could be a large amount of one ingredient and trace amounts of another and based on this, it’s hard to know if you’re getting a potent product or one with minimal effects.

Finally, this product claims to contain progesterone, but it’s also not documented on the label, here this comes from is unclear, and many consumers may feel misled.

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The Price and Quality of Progensa Plus

Progensa Plus can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. It currently sells for $36.79 and contains 4 ounces of product.

Users may be able to save a bit more if they purchase from Jet or Amazon. Amazon is offering Progensa Plus from a few different sellers, with the lowest price being $23.78—though at the high-end, the retail giant is offering the same four-ounce container for $74.93.

In most cases, you’ll be able to find this product for around $30 pretty consistently on the web.

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Business of Progensa Plus

Progensa Plus is made by a company known as AllVia Health, which makes a variety of products known for their use of all-natural ingredients. Here’s a quick look at AllVia, as well as how you can get in touch with them:

Phone: 800-273-2746

AllVia makes a range of products targeting joint health, women’s health concerns and more, and has detailed on their “about us” page their commitment to sourcing eco-friendly ingredients and making scientifically-formulated products.

The site feels a little crowded, as this company has a number of sister brands they advertise on the top of the page, as well as the various tabs dedicated to their different audiences.

Overall, though, there’s no real issue with the site, aside from the fact that AllVia doesn’t offer much insight into the ingredients that make up this product or, again, let visitors know where the progesterone ins sourced from.

Customer Opinions of Progensa Plus

Progensa Plus has some mixed reviews. On the one hand several people said it helped them overcome some kind of menopause or hormone-related issues. Here’s a look at some of the reviews:

“My friend recommended this, as she said is great for menopause. I don’t have terrible hot flashes, but was hoping this would keep me from gaining more weight. Unfortunately, all I did was increase my breast size.”

“Been using this product for about a year and a half or so, as I have problems with my period and wanted to avoid any form of hormonal birth control. It’s helped a little, to be sure, but it works enough to keep buying.”

“This has been great for me, I have an estrogen dominance in my body and Progensa has helped me get some balance, improving my mood, which has been my primary issue.”

“Sorry, but this product just didn’t do it for me. Used twice a day for several weeks, which I feel was ample time for a new product to start working. No changes.”

Based on the reviews we found for Progensa Plus, it’s hard to tell if this is a good product for menopause, or if it could be improved.

Many users, like the one who mentioned she was using this to regulate her period, claimed this product were not in menopause yet, while many of the ones who were didn’t really say if it helped with things like hot flashes or night sweats.

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Conclusion – Does Progensa Plus Work?

After reading more in-depth about Progensa Plus and the included in the formula, we likely wouldn’t recommend that users try this product if they are looking for serious menopause support.

First, Progensa Plus does not have a lot of good reviews which serves as a strong mark against the product, as the anecdotal experiences using the cream suggest that it’s just not all that consistent.

Second, the full extent of what’s actually included in this formula is a little confusing. The product description, which is listed on the official website says there is progesterone in the product, but leaves this off the label and never mentions where the hormone is sourced from.

Yes, it’s probably from wild yam, but we don’t know for sure and wild yam is not listed on the label either.

While this product worked for some people, many other might find such a cream a little cumbersome, as users need to wait for the solution to dry 1-2 times per day, rotating area of application with each use. In many cases, a supplement is both more convenient and more effective.

We’ve learned that Femmetrinol’s formula is the best option for helping with the primary symptoms of menopause. Users can expect some major changes in mood, less hot flashes and night sweats, and even a bit more energy throughout the day.

Femmetrinol is made up of a blend of clinically tested ingredients, which undergo strict quality control procedures to make sure that customers get a product they can count on for menopause relief. Click this link for the full Femmetrinol story.

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Trump Wants To Roll Back Birth Control Access. Women Aren't Having It.

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The Trump administration is poised to roll back an Obamacare mandate that requires employers to cover birth control for female employees, according to a draft rule released this week.

Democratic leaders have called the move “sickening.” The American Civil Liberties Union said it would fight the rule in court. And women across the country who have come to count on being able to access a broad range of contraceptive options without a copay were outraged, taking to Twitter to share their personal stories.

Used to pay roughly $1200 a year for the pill. Now I pay nothing. Would love for it to remain the case. *smh* https://t.co/hwRWqPd4xH

— Hugh Madson (@sweet_epiphany) May 31, 2017

ACA meant I could afford my long term implanted bc (implanon!) and let my husband and I focus on paying off our debt before having kids. https://t.co/XVWwEXaRfe

— Meagan Lopez (@MeaganMCrowe) May 31, 2017

HuffPost Women spoke to 12 women about how the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate has affected their lives, and the many reasons why they rely on birth control. Here are their powerful stories.

  Alexandra, 31, got an IUD after being raped:

“I wasn’t on birth control when I was raped at 19. It was the scariest six weeks of my life as I waited for my next cycle. I have an IUD now, which I got 10 years after my rape when I was a staff member at Planned Parenthood. I’m on medication to treat several autoimmune disorders and cannot get pregnant. 

Birth control is more than a contraceptive to me; it helped me regain control of my body after someone robbed it from me. I was able to get my IUD covered through the mandate. In three years, when I need a new one put in, I know I will not be able to afford to pay out of pocket. It would be a financial burden, but my Mirena is part of my medical treatment—just like the other medications I take.” —Alexandra Dukat, 31, New York

  Anonymous, 23, needs birth control to help manage her PCOS:

“I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is an endocrine disorder that causes a host of problems, like painful cysts, weight gain, insulin resistance and diabetes, acne, exhaustion, brain fog, vitamin deficiencies, depression, anxiety, and trouble getting pregnant, just to name few. My birth control prescription not only helps keep all of those symptoms at bay, it allowed me to finish a bachelor’s degree in three years because I was able to actually function.

The day that the Obamacare birth control mandate went into effect, I cried at the pharmacy counter. I wasn’t really aware of what was happening ― I was in college, still on my mother’s insurance and was accustomed to forking over $20 of my $100 monthly grocery budget for the pill. It was such a huge relief to know I would be covered at no cost. I am worried now, knowing that as I search for jobs in the post-grad world, that I could wind up in a similar situation ― or worse. I hear people say, ‘Well, you shouldn’t go to work for a company that wouldn’t cover your birth control at 100 percent.’ As if every person in the country gets a million options for employment. As if this won’t turn into a slippery slope of non-religious employers opting out of the mandate just to cut costs.” —Anonymous, 23, Texas

  Danielle, 26, needs birth control to get out of bed and function: 

“I have been on birth control since age 16 due to incredibly painful heavy periods and ovarian cysts. The pain was so terrible that a couple days every month I would be bedridden. The paramedics even had to come to my home because I would often hyperventilate from the electrifying pain and pass out. 

With birth control pills, my pain is almost entirely gone, and so are my cysts. I can participate in life. Birth control lets me rock my career, explore and try new activities and travel the world with my love—plus, I don’t want kids. Not now, not ever.”—Danielle Chandler, 26, California

  Anne, 40, needs her birth control to be covered or she’ll have to have a hysterectomy: 

“I was grateful for the coverage mandate when I began taking birth control pills while undergoing infertility treatment. Before two separate egg retrieval operations, I needed to take the pill to prevent natural egg release. Infertility treatment is extremely expensive, and we were desperate just for that little bit of financial relief. We were already extended, and it was just a bit more that we didn’t have to take out in a loan. 

While our attempts to have a baby were ultimately unsuccessful, my doctor is currently considering birth control pills to help manage an issue with recurring uterine fibroids. Without coverage, I will likely have to resort to a hysterectomy as I cannot afford additional monthly medical expenses.” —Anne Hunter, 40, Illinois

  Katrina, 35, takes birth control to lower her cancer risk:

“I’m a BRCA carrier, like Angelina Jolie, who lives in fear of ovarian cancer. If a pill means that I can lower the chances of meeting the fate of my family members, I want that pill. I took it for 10 years and have also used an IUD. I also recently had my tubes removed. All of my birth control choices, from the pill to surgery, were covered by my insurance. 

The idea that my BRCA mutation, which I may have passed on to my three daughters, could already be considered a preexisting condition is stressful enough without knowing that the one thing that is non-invasive and can help reduce their risk can be taken away as well.” —Katrina, 35, New Jersey

  Kelsey, 24, needs birth control to function and she can’t afford $100 a month:

“I’ve been on birth control since I was in 8th grade. When I got my period, I bled for almost two whole weeks every month and remember having constant spotting. Schools only were allowed to administer so much ibuprofen, Tylenol before I was turned away and was eventually sent home because I couldn’t sit upright in my desk chair.

I’m now 24 years old and have never stopped taking birth control. I have an active sex life with my long-term boyfriend. We are both college grads with crippling amounts of student debt and rely on my birth control being free every month. We don’t want to have to decide between $100 for a prescription or $100 for food for the month. I’m scared. I don’t want my coverage of birth control to disappear. Will I be able to continue working if the unbearable cramps return with the two-week periods? I don’t know—and I don’t want to find out.” —Kelsey, 24, Kansas

  Lynnsey, 25, needs the NuvaRing to manage her endometriosis: 

“I rely on contraceptives to manage my endometriosis. After complications and a surgery to remove an ovary, I’ve finally found a doctor who knows how to keep my symptoms at bay, and that includes taking birth control.

Without the coverage mandate, I wouldn’t be able to afford the medication that prevents my endometriosis from getting worse and damaging other organs. I currently use the NuvaRing, which would cost around $130. I would not be able to swing that much each month.” —Lynnsey, 25, Wisconsin

  Devina, 23, uses birth control because she never wants kids:

“I’m 23 years old and have always known I never wanted kids. The free birth control my employer’s health insurance provides makes that happen. My mother, who was not so fortunate to have easily accessible birth control, had me at a young age and raised me on her own and went through struggles I will never know to ensure she could not only provide a promising future for me, but for herself as well (she got a Ph.D. in math).

With the current contraceptive mandate, I know my reproductive future will go exactly the way I want it to, and that I can stay as happy in life as I am right now. Before, I had to pay a $40 co-pay every month. I could afford that, but other women cannot.” —Devina Alvarado-Rodela, 23, Arizona

  Nicole, 28, worries she won’t be able to afford another IUD: 

“I started taking pills I believe when I was 13 to track my periods and make sure they didn’t interfere with swim meets. My periods meant horrible cramps, so knowing what meets had conflicting dates with my cycle was really, really helpful.

Eventually, I switched to an IUD, which was paid for in full by my insurance. I need to replace it next year, and I’ll admit I’m a little nervous—I’m not sure how much a replacement will run me. My fiance and I have talked about it and I’ve agreed to go back on the pill if that’s more within our price range. While I’m sure we can afford some form of birth control, I’m sad that price might mean limiting some of our options.” —Nicole, 28, Florida

  Anonymous, 23, got better birth control through the ACA:

“I’m young. I work three jobs and can barely make ends meet. Having a baby now would ruin me financially, probably for the rest of my life—not to mention how it would impact that child. I rely on birth control because I don’t think I should have to take a vow of celibacy just because I’m not financially stable yet.

Before the ACA, I was on the cheapest generic birth control I could get—it cost me about $10 a month out of pocket. After the election, I scheduled an appointment to get an IUD and it’s looking more and more like I made the right decision.”—Anonymous, 27, Missouri

  Mandie, 31, needs birth control to help with PMDD:

“I depend on birth control to help with my acne, to combat PMDD (which is an awful, super-sized version of PMS) and to curb cramps. I already pay about $30 a month out-of-pocket on other prescriptions, so it’s really nice that this has been free and available to me. The kind I take isn’t cheap—well over $50 a month without coverage. Without insurance, I’d never be able to afford it.” —Mandie, 31, Wisconsin

  Sarah, 29, already has three kids and doesn’t want another: 

“I choose to use an oral birth control pill because I currently do not want to have another baby (I recently had my third child) and I do not want to get an abortion, though I am pro-choice. I’m fortunate that the contraceptive coverage mandate doesn’t affect me, because my medications are fully covered under military health care. Unfortunately, that is not an option for everyone.” —Sarah Peachey, 29, currently based in Germany 

  Accounts have been edited and condensed. 

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The Trump administration is poised to roll back an Obamacare mandate that requires employers to cover birth control for female employees, according to a draft rule released this week.

Democratic leaders have called the move “sickening.” The American Civil Liberties Union said it would fight the rule in court. And women across the country who have come to count on being able to access a broad range of contraceptive options without a copay were outraged, taking to Twitter to share their personal stories.

Used to pay roughly $1200 a year for the pill. Now I pay nothing. Would love for it to remain the case. *smh* https://t.co/hwRWqPd4xH

— Hugh Madson (@sweet_epiphany) May 31, 2017

ACA meant I could afford my long term implanted bc (implanon!) and let my husband and I focus on paying off our debt before having kids. https://t.co/XVWwEXaRfe

— Meagan Lopez (@MeaganMCrowe) May 31, 2017

HuffPost Women spoke to 12 women about how the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate has affected their lives, and the many reasons why they rely on birth control. Here are their powerful stories.

  Alexandra, 31, got an IUD after being raped:

“I wasn’t on birth control when I was raped at 19. It was the scariest six weeks of my life as I waited for my next cycle. I have an IUD now, which I got 10 years after my rape when I was a staff member at Planned Parenthood. I’m on medication to treat several autoimmune disorders and cannot get pregnant. 

Birth control is more than a contraceptive to me; it helped me regain control of my body after someone robbed it from me. I was able to get my IUD covered through the mandate. In three years, when I need a new one put in, I know I will not be able to afford to pay out of pocket. It would be a financial burden, but my Mirena is part of my medical treatment—just like the other medications I take.” —Alexandra Dukat, 31, New York

  Anonymous, 23, needs birth control to help manage her PCOS:

“I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is an endocrine disorder that causes a host of problems, like painful cysts, weight gain, insulin resistance and diabetes, acne, exhaustion, brain fog, vitamin deficiencies, depression, anxiety, and trouble getting pregnant, just to name few. My birth control prescription not only helps keep all of those symptoms at bay, it allowed me to finish a bachelor’s degree in three years because I was able to actually function.

The day that the Obamacare birth control mandate went into effect, I cried at the pharmacy counter. I wasn’t really aware of what was happening ― I was in college, still on my mother’s insurance and was accustomed to forking over $20 of my $100 monthly grocery budget for the pill. It was such a huge relief to know I would be covered at no cost. I am worried now, knowing that as I search for jobs in the post-grad world, that I could wind up in a similar situation ― or worse. I hear people say, ‘Well, you shouldn’t go to work for a company that wouldn’t cover your birth control at 100 percent.’ As if every person in the country gets a million options for employment. As if this won’t turn into a slippery slope of non-religious employers opting out of the mandate just to cut costs.” —Anonymous, 23, Texas

  Danielle, 26, needs birth control to get out of bed and function: 

“I have been on birth control since age 16 due to incredibly painful heavy periods and ovarian cysts. The pain was so terrible that a couple days every month I would be bedridden. The paramedics even had to come to my home because I would often hyperventilate from the electrifying pain and pass out. 

With birth control pills, my pain is almost entirely gone, and so are my cysts. I can participate in life. Birth control lets me rock my career, explore and try new activities and travel the world with my love—plus, I don’t want kids. Not now, not ever.”—Danielle Chandler, 26, California

  Anne, 40, needs her birth control to be covered or she’ll have to have a hysterectomy: 

“I was grateful for the coverage mandate when I began taking birth control pills while undergoing infertility treatment. Before two separate egg retrieval operations, I needed to take the pill to prevent natural egg release. Infertility treatment is extremely expensive, and we were desperate just for that little bit of financial relief. We were already extended, and it was just a bit more that we didn’t have to take out in a loan. 

While our attempts to have a baby were ultimately unsuccessful, my doctor is currently considering birth control pills to help manage an issue with recurring uterine fibroids. Without coverage, I will likely have to resort to a hysterectomy as I cannot afford additional monthly medical expenses.” —Anne Hunter, 40, Illinois

  Katrina, 35, takes birth control to lower her cancer risk:

“I’m a BRCA carrier, like Angelina Jolie, who lives in fear of ovarian cancer. If a pill means that I can lower the chances of meeting the fate of my family members, I want that pill. I took it for 10 years and have also used an IUD. I also recently had my tubes tied. All of my birth control choices, from the pill to surgery, were covered by my insurance. 

The idea that my BRCA mutation, which I may have passed on to my three daughters, could already be considered a preexisting condition is stressful enough without knowing that the one thing that is non-invasive and can help reduce their risk can be taken away as well.” —Katrina, 35, New Jersey

  Kelsey, 24, needs birth control to function and she can’t afford $100 a month:

“I’ve been on birth control since I was in 8th grade. When I got my period, I bled for almost two whole weeks every month and remember having constant spotting. Schools only were allowed to administer so much ibuprofen, Tylenol before I was turned away and was eventually sent home because I couldn’t sit upright in my desk chair.

I’m now 24 years old and have never stopped taking birth control. I have an active sex life with my long-term boyfriend. We are both college grads with crippling amounts of student debt and rely on my birth control being free every month. We don’t want to have to decide between $100 in a prescription or a $100 of food for the month. I’m scared. I don’t want my coverage of birth control to disappear. Will I be able to continue working if the unbearable cramps return with the two-week periods? I don’t know—and I don’t want to find out.” —Kelsey, 24, Kansas

  Lynnsey, 25, needs the NuvaRing to manage her endometriosis: 

“I rely on contraceptives to manage my endometriosis. After complications and a surgery to remove an ovary, I’ve finally found a doctor who knows how to keep my symptoms at bay, and that includes taking birth control.

Without the coverage mandate, I wouldn’t be able to afford the medication that prevents my endometriosis from getting worse and damaging other organs. I currently use the NuvaRing, which would cost around $130. I would not be able to swing that much each month.” —Lynnsey, 25, Wisconsin

  Devina, 23, uses birth control because she never wants kids:

“I’m 23 years old and have always known I never wanted kids. The free birth control my employer’s health insurance provides makes that happen. My mother, who was not so fortunate to have easily accessible birth control, had me at a young age and raised me on her own and went through struggles I will never know to ensure she could not only provide a promising future for me, but for herself as well (she got a Ph.D. in math).

With the current contraceptive mandate, I know my reproductive future will go exactly the way I want it to, and that I can stay as happy in life as I am right now. Before, I had to pay a $40 co-pay every month. I could afford that, but other women cannot.” —Devina Alvarado-Rodela, 23, Arizona

  Nicole, 28, worries she won’t be able to afford another IUD: 

“I started taking pills I believe when I was 13 to track my periods and make sure they didn’t interfere with swim meets. My periods meant horrible cramps, so knowing what meets had conflicting dates with my cycle was really, really helpful.

Eventually, I switched to an IUD, which was paid for in full by my insurance. I need to replace it next year, and I’ll admit I’m a little nervous—I’m not sure how much a replacement will run me. My fiance and I have talked about it and I’ve agreed to go back on the pill if that’s more within our price range. While I’m sure we can afford some form of birth control, I’m sad that price might mean limiting some of our options.” —Nicole, 28, Florida

  Anonymous, 23, got better birth control through the ACA:

“I’m young. I work three jobs and can barely make ends meet. Having a baby now would ruin me financially, probably for the rest of my life—not to mention how it would impact that child. I rely on birth control because I don’t think I should have to take a vow of celibacy just because I’m not financially stable yet.

Before the ACA, I was on the cheapest generic birth control I could get—it cost me about $10 a month out of pocket. After the election, I scheduled an appointment to get an IUD and it’s looking more and more like I made the right decision.”—Anonymous, 27, Missouri

  Mandie, 31, needs birth control to help with PMDD:

“I depend on birth control to help with my acne, to combat PMDD (which is an awful, super-sized version of PMS) and to curb cramps. I already pay about $30 a month out-of-pocket on other prescriptions, so it’s really nice that this has been free and available to me. The kind I take isn’t cheap—well over $50 a month without coverage. Without insurance, I’d never be able to afford it.” —Mandie, 31, Wisconsin

  Sarah, 29, already has three kids and doesn’t want another: 

“I choose to use an oral birth control pill because I currently do not want to have another baby (I recently had my third child) and I do not want to get an abortion, though I am pro-choice. I’m fortunate that the contraceptive coverage mandate doesn’t affect me, because my medications are fully covered under military health care. Unfortunately, that is not an option for everyone.” —Sarah Peachey, 29, currently based in Germany 

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The Trump administration is poised to roll back an Obamacare mandate that requires employers to cover birth control for female employees, according to a draft rule released this week.

Democratic leaders have called the move “sickening.” The American Civil Liberties Union said it would fight the rule in court. And women across the country who have come to count on being able to access a broad range of contraceptive options without a copay were outraged, taking to Twitter to share their personal stories.

Used to pay roughly $1200 a year for the pill. Now I pay nothing. Would love for it to remain the case. *smh* http://bit.ly/2rJB2v2

— Hugh Madson (@sweet_epiphany) May 31, 2017

ACA meant I could afford my long term implanted bc (implanon!) and let my husband and I focus on paying off our debt before having kids. http://bit.ly/2siX3ht

— Meagan Lopez (@MeaganMCrowe) May 31, 2017

HuffPost Women spoke to 12 women about how the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate has affected their lives, and the many reasons why they rely on birth control. Here are their powerful stories.

  Alexandra, 31, got an IUD after being raped:

“I wasn’t on birth control when I was raped at 19. It was the scariest six weeks of my life as I waited for my next cycle. I have an IUD now, which I got 10 years after my rape when I was a staff member at Planned Parenthood. I’m on medication to treat several autoimmune disorders and cannot get pregnant. 

Birth control is more than a contraceptive to me; it helped me regain control of my body after someone robbed it from me. I was able to get my IUD covered through the mandate. In three years, when I need a new one put in, I know I will not be able to afford to pay out of pocket. It would be a financial burden, but my Mirena is part of my medical treatment—just like the other medications I take.” —Alexandra Dukat, 31, New York

  Anonymous, 23, needs birth control to help manage her PCOS:

“I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is an endocrine disorder that causes a host of problems, like painful cysts, weight gain, insulin resistance and diabetes, acne, exhaustion, brain fog, vitamin deficiencies, depression, anxiety, and trouble getting pregnant, just to name few. My birth control prescription not only helps keep all of those symptoms at bay, it allowed me to finish a bachelor’s degree in three years because I was able to actually function.

The day that the Obamacare birth control mandate went into effect, I cried at the pharmacy counter. I wasn’t really aware of what was happening ― I was in college, still on my mother’s insurance and was accustomed to forking over $20 of my $100 monthly grocery budget for the pill. It was such a huge relief to know I would be covered at no cost. I am worried now, knowing that as I search for jobs in the post-grad world, that I could wind up in a similar situation ― or worse. I hear people say, ‘Well, you shouldn’t go to work for a company that wouldn’t cover your birth control at 100 percent.’ As if every person in the country gets a million options for employment. As if this won’t turn into a slippery slope of non-religious employers opting out of the mandate just to cut costs.” —Anonymous, 23, Texas

  Danielle, 26, needs birth control to get out of bed and function: 

“I have been on birth control since age 16 due to incredibly painful heavy periods and ovarian cysts. The pain was so terrible that a couple days every month I would be bedridden. The paramedics even had to come to my home because I would often hyperventilate from the electrifying pain and pass out. 

With birth control pills, my pain is almost entirely gone, and so are my cysts. I can participate in life. Birth control lets me rock my career, explore and try new activities and travel the world with my love—plus, I don’t want kids. Not now, not ever.”—Danielle Chandler, 26, California

  Anne, 40, needs her birth control to be covered or she’ll have to have a hysterectomy: 

“I was grateful for the coverage mandate when I began taking birth control pills while undergoing infertility treatment. Before two separate egg retrieval operations, I needed to take the pill to prevent natural egg release. Infertility treatment is extremely expensive, and we were desperate just for that little bit of financial relief. We were already extended, and it was just a bit more that we didn’t have to take out in a loan. 

While our attempts to have a baby were ultimately unsuccessful, my doctor is currently considering birth control pills to help manage an issue with recurring uterine fibroids. Without coverage, I will likely have to resort to a hysterectomy as I cannot afford additional monthly medical expenses.” —Anne Hunter, 40, Illinois

  Katrina, 35, takes birth control to lower her cancer risk:

“I’m a BRCA carrier, like Angelina Jolie, who lives in fear of ovarian cancer. If a pill means that I can lower the chances of meeting the fate of my family members, I want that pill. I took it for 10 years and have also used an IUD. I also recently had my tubes tied. All of my birth control choices, from the pill to surgery, were covered by my insurance. 

The idea that my BRCA mutation, which I may have passed on to my three daughters, could already be considered a preexisting condition is stressful enough without knowing that the one thing that is non-invasive and can help reduce their risk can be taken away as well.” —Katrina, 35, New Jersey

  Kelsey, 24, needs birth control to function and she can’t afford $100 a month:

“I’ve been on birth control since I was in 8th grade. When I got my period, I bled for almost two whole weeks every month and remember having constant spotting. Schools only were allowed to administer so much ibuprofen, Tylenol before I was turned away and was eventually sent home because I couldn’t sit upright in my desk chair.

I’m now 24 years old and have never stopped taking birth control. I have an active sex life with my long-term boyfriend. We are both college grads with crippling amounts of student debt and rely on my birth control being free every month. We don’t want to have to decide between $100 in a prescription or a $100 of food for the month. I’m scared. I don’t want my coverage of birth control to disappear. Will I be able to continue working if the unbearable cramps return with the two-week periods? I don’t know—and I don’t want to find out.” —Kelsey, 24, Kansas

  Lynnsey, 25, needs the NuvaRing to manage her endometriosis: 

“I rely on contraceptives to manage my endometriosis. After complications and a surgery to remove an ovary, I’ve finally found a doctor who knows how to keep my symptoms at bay, and that includes taking birth control.

Without the coverage mandate, I wouldn’t be able to afford the medication that prevents my endometriosis from getting worse and damaging other organs. I currently use the NuvaRing, which would cost around $130. I would not be able to swing that much each month.” —Lynnsey, 25, Wisconsin

  Devina, 23, uses birth control because she never wants kids:

“I’m 23 years old and have always known I never wanted kids. The free birth control my employer’s health insurance provides makes that happen. My mother, who was not so fortunate to have easily accessible birth control, had me at a young age and raised me on her own and went through struggles I will never know to ensure she could not only provide a promising future for me, but for herself as well (she got a Ph.D. in math).

With the current contraceptive mandate, I know my reproductive future will go exactly the way I want it to, and that I can stay as happy in life as I am right now. Before, I had to pay a $40 co-pay every month. I could afford that, but other women cannot.” —Devina Alvarado-Rodela, 23, Arizona

  Nicole, 28, worries she won’t be able to afford another IUD: 

“I started taking pills I believe when I was 13 to track my periods and make sure they didn’t interfere with swim meets. My periods meant horrible cramps, so knowing what meets had conflicting dates with my cycle was really, really helpful.

Eventually, I switched to an IUD, which was paid for in full by my insurance. I need to replace it next year, and I’ll admit I’m a little nervous—I’m not sure how much a replacement will run me. My fiance and I have talked about it and I’ve agreed to go back on the pill if that’s more within our price range. While I’m sure we can afford some form of birth control, I’m sad that price might mean limiting some of our options.” —Nicole, 28, Florida

  Anonymous, 23, got better birth control through the ACA:

“I’m young. I work three jobs and can barely make ends meet. Having a baby now would ruin me financially, probably for the rest of my life—not to mention how it would impact that child. I rely on birth control because I don’t think I should have to take a vow of celibacy just because I’m not financially stable yet.

Before the ACA, I was on the cheapest generic birth control I could get—it cost me about $10 a month out of pocket. After the election, I scheduled an appointment to get an IUD and it’s looking more and more like I made the right decision.”—Anonymous, 27, Missouri

  Mandie, 31, needs birth control to help with PMDD:

“I depend on birth control to help with my acne, to combat PMDD (which is an awful, super-sized version of PMS) and to curb cramps. I already pay about $30 a month out-of-pocket on other prescriptions, so it’s really nice that this has been free and available to me. The kind I take isn’t cheap—well over $50 a month without coverage. Without insurance, I’d never be able to afford it.” —Mandie, 31, Wisconsin

  Sarah, 29, already has three kids and doesn’t want another: 

“I choose to use an oral birth control pill because I currently do not want to have another baby (I recently had my third child) and I do not want to get an abortion, though I am pro-choice. I’m fortunate that the contraceptive coverage mandate doesn’t affect me, because my medications are fully covered under military health care. Unfortunately, that is not an option for everyone.” —Sarah Peachey, 29, currently based in Germany 

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What is it?

Natrol DHEA is a hormone supplement designed to provide the body with an increase in DHEA. DHEA is a precursor to both male and female sex hormones, and is often used to help balance out hormone levels in the body.

Natrol DHEA is used to help consumers achieve hormonal balance, resulting in improved mood and healthy aging. This product does not have a specific indication, but it may help with a range of hormonal issues, including menopause.

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DHEA

DHEA: DHEA, or Dehydroepiandrosterone is a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal glands and slows in production after most people reach the age of 30. This ingredient is typically taken as a supplement for users looking to slow the visible signs of aging, as well as to prevent diseases like breast cancer, diabetes, clogged arteries, Alzheimer’s disease and more.

It is also thought to treat the symptoms of menopause and may increase muscle building capacity and energy levels, as well as brain function, and even may reduce instances of depression and sexual dysfunction.

How it works is, DHEA is a precursor hormone, produced by the glands near the kidney. It changes inside the body into a substance known as androstenedione, which then transforms into estrogen and testosterone.

Though DHEA is made in the body, plants like soy and wild yam can also be changed into this hormone. In menopausal women, DHEA may help with sexual function, as it is thought to improve lubrication and the quality of the tissues in the vagina.

Side effects may include hair loss, acne, facial hair growth, deepened vice, upset stomach, high blood pressure and more.

Users with hormone-sensitive conditions like breast, uterine and ovarian cancers, as well as PCOS or endometriosis should avoid taking DHEA.

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EDITOR’S TIP: Combine this supplement with a proven menopause pill such as Femmetrinol for better results.

Natrol DHEA Quality of Ingredients

Natrol DHEA relies exclusively on the benefits of the precursor hormone, DHEA. This ingredient is used for a number of indications, for both men and women, and while it shows some promise for menopause relief and sexual function in aging women, we’re not sure if provides the kind of tailored support many users look for in a supplement.

DHEA is often used to help men increase testosterone levels and improve strength training or other measures of physical fitness—and there are a lot of side effects like hair loss or facial hair growth that are associated with the presence of additional testosterone.

We’re aware that DHEA does provide estrogenic effects as well, but users may want to consider speaking with a doctor before trying to find the appropriate dosage on their own. It’s possible that DHEA could be a welcome addition to a menopause support regimen, but it seems like many potential consumers could benefit from the addition of phytoestrogens geared primarily toward women’s health issues, rather than this sort of catch all product.

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The Price and Quality of Natrol DHEA

Natrol DHEA is pretty widely available, as Natrol is a well-known brand. You can find this item in a variety of online stores from Walgreens to Bodybuilding.com to Amazon, Walmart and Vitacost.

Because this product is found in so many different locations the price varies quite a bit. Jet sells a bottle containing 30 50mg tablets for about $8, while Puritan’s Pride offers 30 10mg tablets for $3.

Amazon offers a larger bottle of the 25mg version of the product (300 count) for $14.51, a 180-count for $9.88 and a 90-count bottle for $8.20. Clearly, users get the best deal when they buy in larger amounts.

Natrol DHEA is not sold through the manufacturer, though they do feature a store locator on the website for those looking to make a purchase.

This product is fairly inexpensive, but it does only contain DHEA, which may not be enough to combat the effects of menopause. Users looking to try this option may want to consider another supplement with additional ingredients aimed at reducing things like hot flashes or night sweats.

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Business of Natrol DHEA

Natrol DHEA is made and distributed by the natural supplements company, Natrol. Here’s a look at the contact information they’ve posted on their website:

Phone: 800-262-8765

Address: 21411 Prairie St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Natrol has a well-established web presence and makes a number of products designed to support various bodily functions with herbal ingredients and vegetarian capsules. The website itself looks nice and showcases their portfolio of products, with a bit of information about each.

The page dedicated to Natrol DHEA mentions a few key benefits, but it doesn’t go into detail regarding who can most benefit from taking DHEA, how much people should take on a daily basis or why someone might take this supplement over something else.

Despite its known use as a means to increase energy and hormone production, nothing on the Natrol DHEA page mentions its potential use as a menopause supplement, nor does it mention any risks associated with taking this product.

Customer Opinions of Natrol DHEA

It’s hard to get a good idea of what Natrol DHEA can do for menopausal women, as many of the reviewers were not taking this product for this indication. Users mentioned various applications ranging from low testosterone to heart health, with a range in the degree of success. Here are some of the reviews we did come across during our look at this product:

“Been using this product for years, as I have low DHEA levels. It’s effective in helping my deal with hypothyroidism and has boosted my energy and kept my metabolism in check.”

“A great product for improving sex drive and energy levels. My mood has greatly improved, too.”

“Lost weight and gained some muscle. Since starting this product a few weeks ago, my belly fat is going away and legs are looking more toned.”

“I work out regularly and am also dealing with menopause. It’s not the best solution for night sweats and hot flashes, but they’ve gotten a bit better. I don’t know.”

Natrol DHEA did receive some pretty positive reviews. This product seemingly does it all, from boosting testosterone to unfortunately just being a “good product” with no further explanation.

Unfortunately, despite this product being widely reviewed and available from many different shopping channels, we didn’t see many comments from women who have tried this product for menopause symptoms.

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Conclusion – Does Natrol DHEA Work?

After looking further at the use of Natrol DHEA for treating menopause, we still don’t feel as though there’s enough information available that suggests this supplement is consistently effective.

There is a lot of compelling evidence suggesting DHEA may be a potential treatment for menopause, but it’s not without risk of side effects. Many of the potential adverse reactions to DHEA include things like increased facial hair or hair loss, which may not be so appealing to women at any stage in life.

According to WebMD, DHEA may be effective in improving the appearance of aging skin and helping improve the condition of people with depression—meaning many women going through menopause could see some clear benefits, but there’s not a whole lot of evidence suggesting that this product is all that effective for the primary symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats. There may, however, be some use as a means to improve menopause-related loss of libido.

DHEA needs to be further studied in order for greater understanding of its use in treating menopausal women. Users seeking immediate relief are likely better off looking for a supplement with a longer track record of successfully dealing with common symptoms.

Femmetrinol is the solution our experts most often recommend to women suffering from menopause. From hot flashes to the emotional challenges cause by changing hormone levels, this product works by using a blend of herbal ingredients known for their ability to even out estrogen and progesterone levels without any negative effects.

Femmetrinol is made safely in an FDA-certified lab, and has been clinically tested to ensure that consumers get the best product possible. Click the link here to learn more about what Femmetrinol can do for you.

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Progensa 20 Review (Updated 2017): Don’t Buy Before You Read This!

What is it?

Progensa 20 is a topical progesterone cream, that contains 20mg of the hormone in each full pump. Progensa 20 claims to be free of any synthetic ingredients and is unscented.

Progensa 20 is made from herbal ingredients, rather than animal-based progesterone, and is meant to be used 1-2 times each day. The active ingredient in the blend is evening primrose oil, an herbal extract that may have an effect on hormone levels inside the body.

Femmetrinol is most often recommended by our experts for its ability to help users find relief from menopause and get back to feeling energized and refreshed. Made from a blend of supportive herbs like black cohosh, wild yam and more, this product effectively treats hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and the other symptoms affecting your daily life. Click here to read more about the benefits of Femmetrinol.

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Progensa 20 Ingredients and Side Effects

Progensa 20 is made from just a handful of ingredients thought to help increase the body’s natural production of progesterone with daily use. This formula also contains a range of binders and skin conditioning agents, though we’ve chosen not to list those. Per the official website, here’s a look at what you can expect to find inside Progensa20:

Evening Primrose Extract Grape Seed Extract Burdock Root

Evening Primrose Extract: Derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, this herbal extract is used to treat a number of conditions like endometriosis, breast pain, hair loss, infertility and menopause symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes and night sweats.

Additionally, evening primrose contains a high level of omega-6 fatty acids, which are thought to help reduce inflammation related to conditions like arthritis.

Side effects may include nausea, headaches and diarrhea.

Burdock Root: Burdock root is a plant used for its ability to increase the flow of urine, treat colds, joint pain and skin conditions ranging from acne and dry skin to eczema and psoriasis. Burdock may also help “detox” the body by stimulating both the bloodstream and the lymphatic system.

Due to its diuretic effects, burdock root may cause dehydration. Other side effects may include an allergic reaction, lowered blood sugar and an increase in bleeding or bruising.

There is a risk of contamination in burdock preparation, as the root closely resembles the root of a deadly nightshade plant called belladonna.

To minimize this risk, burdock should always be purchased from a reputable source.

Grape Seed Extract: Grape seed extract is thought to have a high concentration of antioxidants, which work to prevent disease and reduce inflammation. This ingredient may also be useful in helping users their lower cholesterol levels and improve poor circulation.

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EDITOR’S TIP: Combine this supplement with a proven menopause pill such as Femmetrinol for better results.

Progensa 20 Quality of Ingredients

Progensa 20 is made with herbal extracts that are thought to have some effect on the hormone levels in the body, particularly where progesterone is concerned.

This product does have some good reviews, particularly from women with menstrual issues or other hormonal conditions, though most are not related to menopause.

There’s not sufficient evidence that evening primrose oil actually has an effect on menopause symptoms, nor does the official website document any studies conducted on this product that demonstrates its efficacy on menopausal women.

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The Price and Quality of Progensa 20

Progensa 20 is sold directly from the manufacturer for $37.19 for a 4-ounce cream. Users can also find this product for sale on Amazon for $22.05 for the same amount—which may be the lowest price offered at this time online.

Jet, eBay and a number of lesser-known e-commerce platforms also sell this product, though the price is generally around $35 for that 4-ounce container.

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Business of Progensa 20

Progensa 20 is made by a company known as AllVia Health. Their contact information can be found below:

Phone: 800-273-2746

The AllVia Health website is rather bare bones and clinical in appearance. For example, on the Progensa 20 product page, users can expect to see the price and the ingredient list, though there’s not much else for visitors to read about should they want some more information about how this product works, who it’s intended for and other details that some might find helpful.

There’s little more than what you’d find on the back of the package when discussing the use of Progensa 20, though arguably, consumers may find this better than a site making all kinds of promises without backing them up with solid evidence.

One thing we’d like to see more of is both a look at the ingredients—i.e., how is evening primrose useful in increasing progesterone levels? What about grape seed extract or burdock root? These ingredients are not widely known to most people who don’t keep up with herbal remedies.

There’s also the issue that we don’t know if Progena 20 has been clinically tested, nor what those results are. There’s not much information available for AllVia Health in general either—which leaves something to be desired in terms of transparency.

Despite the lack of information about AllVia and Progensa 20, we aren’t under the impression this product poses many risks—we just haven’t seen any demonstrated evidence this product is effective, and who it’s intended for.

Customer Opinions of Progensa 20

Most of the reviews for Progensa 20 were pretty positive, though most of the users were younger women suffering from a range of issues like PMDD, PMS or less defined issues like fatigue or trouble losing weight. There were few reviewers going through menopause, though it could potentially be a solution for those with low progesterone levels. Regardless, are some of the responses we came across online:

“In my early thirties and have been using this product for about a month and a half now. My sleep patterns have gotten healthier, and I’m not getting any more morning headaches or unexplained fatigue.”

“I’ve used Progensa 20 off and on for a few years now. It helps with my moods, how well I sleep and just makes me feel much better. Premenopausal, but still finding this really helpful.”

“I usually love progesterone cream, but this one is not effective. This product triggered a heavy period that came more than a week early and I felt depressed, anxious and crampy.”

“Has definitely calmed down my hot flashes, and my kids think I seem calmer, but I’m not noticing many changes on my end. I was hoping it would help with weight loss, but I’ll give it a few more weeks of use.”

Progensa 20 seems to be used by women of various ages, most seeking relief from mood swings or the physical effects of PMS or a perceived hormonal balance. While not everyone liked this product, many people felt that it was useful in helping women gain more energy and achieve a greater sense of calm with use.

Unfortunately, we hardly saw any users who used this product for specifically treating menopause and we’re not sure how useful this is for that indication.

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Conclusion – Does Progensa 20 Work?

After looking over the information we were able to find on Progensa 20, we’re not sure that this is the best solution for women suffering from menopause.

This product does have good reviews and very few reports of an adverse reaction with use, but we did not find enough information regarding this product’s use in treating and preventing some of the more uncomfortable symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats and more.

Most users were younger women, often in their thirties, using this product to regulate their menstrual cycles or reduce the severity of things like PMS or PMDD that caused a lot of disruption in their lives.

There were a few mentions of users who said this helped reduce hot flashes to some extent, but didn’t fully get rid of them.

We noticed this product didn’t clearly lay out which group of people this product as designed for—whether that’s menopausal or premenopausal women, we’re not sure. Nor did they provide any case studies or clinical trials confirming the usage of ingredients like primrose oil and burdock for increasing progesterone levels in the body.

After reviewing all kinds of menopause products like creams, supplements and synthetic hormones, we’ve learned Femmetrinol best takes on the symptoms that effect women most—hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and more.

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Progesterone Cream Review: Don’t Buy Before You Read This!

What is it?

Progesterone Cream is a topical solution that delivers the natural steroid hormone progesterone into the blood stream. Progesterone Cream is used during menopause to help increase production of the hormone.

Progesterone Cream helps restore the drop off of progesterone in women during and after menopause, offering overall hormonal balance to those using this product. The idea here is, boosting progesterone levels will improve metabolism, reduce anxiety and depression and prevent overgrowth of breast and uterine tissue.

After looking at both natural and prescription solutions to balancing hormones during menopause, we’ve found Femmetrinol best brings users dependable relief from the rollercoaster of symptoms women may experience at this time in their lives. For further information on how Femmetrinol can help you, click the link provided here.

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Progesterone Cream Ingredients and Side Effects

Progesterone Cream is made from a variety of manufacturers, but most products contain some combination of soy isoflavones, wild yam extract or other sources of phytohormones. Here’s a look at what you can expect to find in a typical natural Progesterone Cream:

Wild Yam Extract Soy Isoflavones

Wild Yam Extract: A plant that can be made into various steroid hormones like DHEA or estrogen, wild yam is often used as an alternative to estrogen therapy for treating menopause symptoms, PMS or menstrual cramps.

Soy Isoflavones: Soy beans, as well as other plants, contain a compound known as isoflavones, which are thought to change while inside the body into phytoestrogens—plant-based hormones thought to mimic the effects of estrogen naturally found inside the human body.

Side effects may include bloating, constipation or gas. Those with soy allergies or sensitivities should avoid products containing this ingredient.

Side effects associated with progesterone creams may include adrenal fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and more.

More serious side effects may include breast cancer, blood clots, heart attack, stroke or pulmonary embolism.

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EDITOR’S TIP: Combine this supplement with a proven menopause pill such as Femmetrinol for better results.

Progesterone Cream Quality of Ingredients

Progesterone Cream relies on a couple key ingredients, wild yam extract and soy isoflavones to deliver the advertised benefits. Though the name makes it sound like this product is a traditional hormone therapy treatment, it’s made from plant extracts and a variety of binders and skin soothers like aloe vera and jojoba seed oil.

While both soy and wild yam have been shown to have some positive effects as natural treatments for menopause and other conditions affected by hormone levels inside the body, we’re not sure if using a topical solution is as effective as actually taking these ingredients orally in a traditional supplement.

One thing worth noting is, we did come across several positive reviews for Progesterone Cream though women have been using this product to treat a wide range of conditions from menopause to endometriosis and even have been using this as a face cream to combat the effects of aging.

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The Price and Quality of Progesterone Cream

Progesterone Cream is sold on several e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Jet, iHerb, GNC and more. This product has been around for quite some time and is easy to find.

Progesterone Cream is sold in a 4-ounce container, as well as an 8-ounce container, which sell on Amazon for $18.70 and $39.99, respectively, with free shipping for Prime members. The suggested retail price for this product is $22 for 2 ounces and $34 for four ounces, and prices vary across platforms.

The manufacturer does not sell this product, though they do have plenty of information for users looking to track down a  jar for themselves and provide an MSRP for retailers that carry this product.

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Business of Progesterone Cream

Progesterone Cream is made by a company known as Source Naturals. Here’s their contact information, according to the official website:

Phone: (800) 815-2333

Address: Source Naturals Customer Service Department 23 Janis Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Source Naturals is an established manufacturer of all kinds of natural supplements. They’ve been around since the early 1980s and make a number of products that combine herbal ingredients with essential vitamins and minerals.

While users can’t buy directly from Source Naturals, they do provide a store finder for both online and brick and mortar carriers, and have included plenty of wellness articles and information about their philosophy, charitable works and more.

What the site is missing, however, is more detailed information regarding how this product works—especially since ingredients are delivered through the skin rather than orally—nor if there are any clinical studies that have been conducted on the product or individual ingredients.

It’s clear this company is reputable, and consumers don’t need to worry about customer service issues as Progesterone Cream is primarily available from major retailers. But, widespread availability doesn’t ensure this is the best choice on the market, and we’re still not convinced of its overall efficacy.

Customer Opinions of Progesterone Cream

Before we dive in, there are a wide range of reviews for this product, since it’s been around for so long and is quite easy to find. Most reviews for Progesterone Cream have been positive, but there are a significant amount of users who were somewhat disappointed with the results they got from taking this product. Here’s a look at how this cream worked for previous customers:

“We tried to get pregnant for years before conceiving our now-two-year-old child. I’m not sure if it was the cream, but I think it definitely played a role in getting my hormones in order.”

“This product helped me reduce the effects of endometriosis and have more normal periods that don’t go on forever. I’m so glad I started taking this —I was so uncomfortable before.”

“Be careful. I used this product for three months and thought it was fantastic, I was feeling less anxious and moody, but after trying to take a break from this stuff, it felt like I was going through withdrawals”

“I’ve been using a wild yam cream for years, and thought this cream would help compound the benefits I’ve seen from the wild yam. It’s been completely ineffective. Save your money and skip the soy.”

Progesterone Cream has a lot of good reviews, but one thing that came up repeatedly was the unpleasant smell of the lotion. It’s also hard to get a good sense of what the best indication for this product is, as many people of all different ages with varying conditions have used this—we’re seeing a lot of people that have had some success in conceiving as well as those with just general hormonal imbalances using this cream, with mixed results.

While many of the reviews suggest promising results, we’re not entirely sure this is the most potent menopause solution on the market, though it may have some effects.

Some users will likely find that taking these ingredients orally may yield better results, as can a supplement that contains a broader range of herbal ingredients known to relieve symptoms like hot flashes or night sweats, as well as regulate moods and energy levels.

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Conclusion – Does Progesterone Cream Work?

Based on the information we found for this product, we feel that there may be more potent solutions on the market for women suffering from more severe symptoms of menopause.

While it’s evident that Progesterone Cream has an effect on the way hormones act inside the female body, there were far too many uses to get a good sense of whether this product can effectively treat specifically menopausal symptoms, or if it’s better used as a way to boost fertility or find some relief from endometriosis or other menstrual conditions.

While there’s not really any clear explanation as to why there was a user that mentioned she experienced some withdrawal symptoms after trying to stop using this product, this statement has led us to believe that there may be some potential for risk associated with taking this product. Users should discuss incorporating Progesterone Cream into their daily routine with their doctor to see if there is any reason for concern.

Finally, it seems that the smell of this product, as well as the fact that users should wait for this product to dry may make it less appealing for consumers. It might be more cost effective to use a topical cream, but an oral solution may yield better (and more convenient) results.

We’ve reviewed a wide range of supplements before discovering Femmetrinol best helps women take on the symptoms of menopause and restore a sense of hormonal balance. Ingredients like chasteberry, damiana and black cohosh work together for side effect free relief during this transitional period of life.

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