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My naturopath has been doing a good job at helping me whittle down a list of challenging issues I have been dealing with over the last few months. I still have a ways to go and some things may be out of her scope but, so far, what she's offered has actually worked or at least helped. That being said, this is one of the supplements she now wants me to add to the line up for a bit to help with supporting and balancing the female hormones. I have explicitly said I do not want to take any estrogen and I feel she understands that. She seems at least tangentially familiar with RP's work and seems to respect it.
The below is something she said would support the body's production, use, and/or storage of estrogen; it's not actually outright taking it (as with pharmaceuticals, pills, creams, etc). I am still concerned, though, especially about the Dioscorea villosa which, if I understand correctly doesn't convert right some how and could cause some kind of problems. I don't believe I would be on it long (possibly 1-2 months) just to help right the ship (as I've said, I've had a number of things going off) but the last thing I want to do is eliminate one set of issues with a new set of issues either now or down the road.
I'm not finding a whole lot on the Dioscorea villosa to help me articulate my concerns and, quite frankly, what little I've seen is over my pay grade. Is it because there's nothing to worry about?
I believe she'd said that, while the number is much lower than what mainstream advertises, women do still need to have at least a certain amount of estrogen to remain in balance, for bone health, and other essential functions.
Am I getting wrapped around the axle or is this something I should say a hard no to?
What exactly is the ideal number for estrogen (estrone, estradiol, etc.) and progesterone (and other related hormones)? I'm sure having none is probably not a good idea. What's too much?
The below is something she said would support the body's production, use, and/or storage of estrogen; it's not actually outright taking it (as with pharmaceuticals, pills, creams, etc). I am still concerned, though, especially about the Dioscorea villosa which, if I understand correctly doesn't convert right some how and could cause some kind of problems. I don't believe I would be on it long (possibly 1-2 months) just to help right the ship (as I've said, I've had a number of things going off) but the last thing I want to do is eliminate one set of issues with a new set of issues either now or down the road.
I'm not finding a whole lot on the Dioscorea villosa to help me articulate my concerns and, quite frankly, what little I've seen is over my pay grade. Is it because there's nothing to worry about?
I believe she'd said that, while the number is much lower than what mainstream advertises, women do still need to have at least a certain amount of estrogen to remain in balance, for bone health, and other essential functions.
Am I getting wrapped around the axle or is this something I should say a hard no to?
What exactly is the ideal number for estrogen (estrone, estradiol, etc.) and progesterone (and other related hormones)? I'm sure having none is probably not a good idea. What's too much?