Now for the last 2 cycles, mysterious things have been happening. I had ovulation pain 2x, about a week apart, on the left side. I have been more emotional than usual during my pms phase before my period (anger, impatience). My cycle is now around 35 days long. I have extreme temperature sensitivity during my period. Also, my sex drive is completely out of whack completely! I am experiencing a HUGE sexual appetite DURING my period and for about a week afterwards, with almost complete apathy towards sex by the end of my cycle (nearing next period). This is very unusual for me because like I said I have my sexual peak usually from the end of my period until ovulation, and I am pretty much interested in sex for the rest of my cycle, but never before DURING my period.
The only changes I have made are that I am now taking 6000 IU of D3 daily (was tested as D-deficient, did the 50,000 IU mega dose thing and now 6000 IU maintainence). I am also getting monthly deep tissue massages. The 2 strange cycles correspond to my first 2 months of deep tissue massage. Do you think it is related? Is this some kind of detox effect?
Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 08/28/2012
Sophie, no big expert in the female dept but I will list a few natural remedies commonly used in cases like yours. L-Methionine (helps reduce elevated estrogen levels in blood and enhances detoxification), Evening Primrose Oil (helps regulate prostaglandins/hormones), Black Cohosh, Red Raspberry Leaf, Dong Qui (helps regulate prostaglandins/hormones).
Coconut Oil would help in case of infection. Fish and/or Flax oil would also help. Milled Flax Seed would clean the colon (which could be a problem). Vit-E is needed w/ the other oils. If none of this helps, a gallbladder cleanse would be warranted.
Replied by Anonymosaurus Rex ( Somewhere, Alone, Listening To Radiohead) on 08/30/2012
My advice in combination with what Timh has already said is:
- Drinking a tea with at least 1 tsp dried nettle leaves once per day (this can be increased to two times the next week, and three the next. Faster and you might have stomach upsets)
- Use geranium and roman chamomile essential oils in a bath or in a massage oil to help balance hormones, reduce pain and to help your cycle return to normal
I do wonder if your body is releasing toxins due to the deep tissue massage. I have no knowledge about the massage, but you could ask your masseuse about it. In the mean time, try eating cilantro or taking it as a supplement every day (just buy the dried herb and put a teaspoon in some water before drinking) - it should help your body detox if it needs to.
