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Maternity blues and major endocrine changes: Cardiff puerperal mood and hormone study II. B. Harris, L. Lovett, R. G. Newcombe, G. F. Read, R. Walker, and D. Riad-Fahmy Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff. BMJ. 1994 April 9: 308(6934):949-953 Abstract OBJECTIVES–To define relation between mood and concentrations of progesterone andRead more

Dr. W. Poldinger of the Psychiatrische Universitatsklinik in Basel, Switzerland (A functional-dimensional approach to depression: serotonin deficiency as a target syndrome in a comparison of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and fluvoxamine. Psychopathology. 1991,24:53-81) in a double blind, multi-center controlled study using patients diagnosed with depression found that after week 6, both the patients taking 100 mg. 5Read more

Spearmint tea can also help women with PCOS. A study published in Phytotherapy Research in May of 2007 found that when women with PCOS drank spearmint tea twice a day for five days during the follicular phase of their menstrual cycles (that is, days 1 to 14 of their cycles), there was a significant decreaseRead more

A Swedish study found that meaningful weight loss (average, 18 pounds) improved insulin sensitivity and was as effective as oral contraceptives in lowering androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 6/99). Australian investigators also found that diet and regular exercise improved insulin sensitivity and restored ovulation in affectedRead more

A natural carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables called D-chiro-inositol appears to be effective for lowering insulin. In a study, six to eight weeks of therapy with this compound restored ovulation in 86% of affected women, compared with only 27% of those in the control group (New England Journal of Medicine, 4/29/99). The treatment alsoRead more

Licorice Licorice belongs to a group of herbs known as adaptogens. They are herbs used during times of increased stress or convalescence to help the body cope with extreme changes. The effects of licorice in the body are diverse and include: antibacterial, anti-viral, demulcent or soothing qualities, antioxidant, and cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering. Glycerrhiza glabra,Read more

By Karen Collins, R.D. – Menopause is a natural step in a woman’s life cycle. Yet several body changes that accompany menopause pose problems for many women. Fortunately, lifestyle choices may help women diminish common concerns, like weight gain and hot flashes. Reuters Experience among women varies, but studies show that menopause is often linkedRead more

Stress-reduction technique may help ease hot flashes, according to a study by researchers from University of Massachusetts Medical School. This study involved 110 late peri menopausal and early postmenopausal women. All of them were initially experiencing around 5 or more moderate to severe hot flashes or night sweats daily. After 5 months, women who receivedRead more

Herbal Product Use and Menopause Symptom Relief in Primary Care Patients: A MetroNet Study Rhonda K. Dailey, M.D., Anne Victoria Neale, Ph.D., M.P.H., Justin Northrup, M.P.T., Patricia West, Ph.D., R.N., Kendra L. Schwartz, M.D., M.S.P.H. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Objectives: The four study objectives were to determine (1) the prevalence of use of four herbalRead more

Pycnogenol Significantly Reduces Endometriosis Pycnogenol Reduces Symptoms by 33 Percent GENEVA, Switzerland- There’s promising hope for women who suffer from endometriosis, one of the most common causes of infertility and pelvic pain. A study published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine reveals that Pycnogenol® (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the FrenchRead more

Resveratrol inhibits development of experimental endometriosis in vivo and reduces endometrial stromal cell invasiveness in vitro. Bruner-Tran KL, Osteen KG, Taylor HS, Sokalska A, Haines K, Duleba AJ. Source Women’s Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Abstract Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorder characterizedRead more

Reduction of PMS Symptoms From Taking Calcium, Magnesium and Chase Tree Berry Calcium Studies suggest that calcium levels are lower in women with PMS and that calcium supplementation may reduce the severity of symptoms. A large study looked at 1057 women with PMS and 1968 women without PMS. Women with the greatest intake of calciumRead more

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Study: Fatty acids can help ease PMS symptoms By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTS A study suggests esential fatty acids may help ease the symptoms of PMS The report found significant reductions in symptoms among women studied Such substances are found in nuts, some vegetable oils and fish, as well as supplements (CNN) —Read more