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PMS Symptoms Caused By Hormonal Changes


Author: Elise R.
Date: 02-11-2009
Views: 13,556
Word Count: 291
Questions Received: 1
Testimonial ID: 3352-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 8

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Lately this last year I've been having pms symptoms. I'm now 42 yrs old and a week before my period I feel extremely tired, down and depressed. I have pain in my body, my head is foggy and I feel like my hormones are out of balance.

I went to the doctor and had tests taken; my thyroid levels were low. I had a feeling that the thyroid level and my pms symptoms had some connection so I started taking Thyromin (2 capsules) every night before going to sleep.

I do feel more balance and support but the pms symptoms are still strong. I also take FemiGen (2 capsules in the morning). I haven't been taking them on a regular basis so feel like I need to increase the dosage.

The Endoflex oil blend (4-5 drops a day in a clear vegetable capsule with a glass of rice milk) I have been using for 3 or 4 months now. I love the smell and I do feel that it has a hormonal balancing effect. I also just rub one or two drops of Endoflex on my throat in the area of my thyroid.

I've been using Dragon Time (4-5 drops a day in a vegetable capsule with a glass of rice milk) as well. My body likes it as well. Somehow I am more attracted to Endoflex.

I am still trying to figure out what my body exactly needs. My progesterone levels or maybe the estrogen levels are too low? It certainly helps to know about the endocrine system and how the hormones work together to maintain homeostasis.

It does feel good though to use essential oils, and supplements that contain them, to support my system - Thyromin, Femigen, Endoflex and Dragon Time.


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Supporting Scientific Studies
1.Associated topics: premenstrual-syndrome-(PMS) — "The present study indicated that lavender aromatherapy as a potential therapeutic modality could alleviate premenstrual emotional symptoms, which, at least in part, is attributable to the improvement of parasympathetic nervous system activity. This study further implies that HRV could evaluate the efficacy of aromatherapy using various fragrances to relieve premenstrual symptoms, and ultimately, support the mind and body health of women."Link
2.Associated topics: hormones — "Therapy with beta-caryophyllene [present in many essential oils] may present a promising novel, non-toxic therapeutic option for patients with endometriosis."Link
3.Associated topics: endocrine-system — "Foeniculum vulgare Mill, commonly called fennel, has been used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Additionally, it is also used as a galactagogue agent for lactating mothers.... Foeniculum vulgare has emerged as a good source of traditional medicine and it provides a noteworthy basis in pharmaceutical biology for the development/formulation of new drugs and future clinical uses."Link
4.Associated topics: endocrine-system,hormones,fatigue,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "After inhalation of clary sage oil, cortisol levels were significantly decreased.... Thyroid stimulating hormone was also reduced.... Clary sage oil has antidepressant-like effect...."Link
5.Associated topics: fatigue,depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "Lavender, mint [peppermint], orange, rose, chamomile, rosemary, and sage were used.... Depression levels in the touch-music-aroma therapy group... showed a larger decrease than in the... control groups [that did not include aromatherapy].... [FMS] symptoms such as restless sleep, headache, morning fatigue, exhaustion, feeling like crying, and bowel complaints were also significantly reduced."Link
6.Associated topics: premenstrual-syndrome-(PMS) — "Peppermint oil is harmless and acts locally to inhibit GI [gastrointestinal] smooth muscle contraction.... Peppermint oil solution administered intraluminally can be used as an antispasmodic agent with superior efficacy and fewer side effects than hyoscine-N-butylbromide...."Link
7.Associated topics: hormones — "DHEA [a component of PD 80/20], an androstene hormone [precursor to estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisone, and other hormones], has been shown to possess a wide range of beneficial biological effects mainly attributed to immune system modulation.... thus leading to beneficial effects in diverse human diseases including resistance to infection, neuroprotection, wound healing, diabetes, hepatic injury, cardiovascular disease, and cancer."Link
8.Associated topics: depression-/-sadness-/-hopelessness-/-sorrow — "Beta-Caryophyllene [component of cannabis, clove, copaiba], a CB2 [cannabinoid] receptor agonist produces multiple behavioral changes relevant to anxiety and depression in mice.... these preclinical results suggest that CB2 receptors may provide alternative therapeutic targets for the treatment of anxiety and depression. The possibility that BCP may ameliorate the symptoms of these mood disorders offers exciting prospects for future studies."Link

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