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Advice sought for dramatic hormone and cycle changes

Posted By Sophie (Dayton, Ohio, Usa) on 08/27/2012

EarthClinic, I have a mystery for you. Lately I have experienced a dramatic change in my hormones and menstrual cycle, and I am not sure why! In the past I have had a fairly regular cycle, ~28-30 days, with your usual mild pms symptoms 1 week before my period and some mild ovulation pains around day 14, but only every other month on the left side (never the right! ). Improved diet and suppliments have reduced cramping and discomfort to zero. I usually experience the a peak in my sex drive from a day or two after my period ends to around ovulation time.

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?

I appreciate the sage advice of all EarthClinic-ers!

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.

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