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Question by bee: hormone imbalance , can anyone recommend anything?
I have been told by my GP that I have a hormone imbalance resulting in my periods being very long (can be 3 out of 4 weeks of the month). IR 1 7;ve tried what seems to be every contraceptive pill on the market and those that do seem to make a small difference make me extremely depressed with PMS. IR 1 7;ve now ahd a marina coil fitted and hope this will reduce if not stop my periods but it has caused the PMS to return. I really donR 1 7;t want to have the coil removed but need to sort out the PMS. Can anyone recommend any alternative medications that may help to balance my hormones, I know evening primrose is meant to be good. Thank you.

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Answer by Goldista
The most common and well-known nutritional aid to regulate heavy periods is vitamin A. In fact, vitamin A is so closely tied to normal hormone production, and thus period regulation, that laboratory-reduced deficiencies of vitamin A in animals can completely suspend tile menstrual cycle. ItR 1 7;s long been known that women who bleed heavily have lower levels of vitamin A in their blood than women with normal periods.

Vitamin A: 25,000 IU daily for three months, then 1 0,000 IU for six months, if there is no improvement, discontinue.

Bioflavonoids can also make a remarkable difference. Found in the inner peel and white pulpy portion of citrus fruits, bioflavonoids are important in maintaining the strength of the blood vessels.

Bioflavonoids and vitamin C: 1 ,000 mg of bioflavonoids plus an equal amount of vitamin C twice a day.

You might be aware that heavy periods can cause iron deficiency anemia; in turn, iron deficiencies can actually cause heavy periods. Iron supplementation can help relieve symptoms of iron deficiency anemia such as tiredness as well as the cause of the anemia itself. Make sure that your doctor tests your blood to determine if you are anemic. If you are, take a daily dose of elemental iron with meals. Be aware that iron supplementation can cause dark bowel movements and/or constipation.

Iron: If a blood test has revealed that you are anemic, take 60 mg daily with meals.

You should also take a zinc supplement because low levels of zinc have also been shown to contribute to heavy periods.

Zinc: 50 mg a day with meals.

Discontinue both vitamin E and aspirin for a month or two to see if your periods become less heavy.

Vitex ( Chasteberry ) R 1 1 ; Vitex is probably one of the most effective herbs in the treatment of menorrhagia. However, it needs to be used for several months before its effects are noticed.

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