Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary
Leading the change to better periods and hormones
The progestins of contraceptive injections and implants can cause depression, weight gain, and irregular menstrual bleeding. Side effects occur because 1) progestins are not progesterone, and 2) progestins at that dose can suppress ovulation and cause anovulatory bleeding. Keep reading to learn the difference between a real period, an anovulatory bleed, and a pill bleed.
Natural anti-androgen supplements reduce testosterone or block its effects. In women, androgen blockers can improve androgen or testosterone symptoms, such as hirsutism, acne, and weight gain. In other words, they can treat PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and other types of androgen excess.
Perimenopause is the two to twelve years before menopause. It can cause heavy periods, mood swings, insomnia, and night sweats. Menopause is the life phase that begins one year after the last period. The first couple of years can cause hot flashes, weight gain, and insomnia. Perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms can be relieved by natural … Read more
Progesterone is a startlingly beneficial hormone, and almost all of us could do with more than we have. Progesterone acts on your breasts and uterus, so it’s essential for healthy reproduction and periods. It also acts on your brain, immune system, and detoxification enzymes. Progesterone does a lot more for you than just fertility and … Read more