Lies are unbecoming just published extensive post about hysterectomies which is removal of the uterus. It is often accompanied by oophorectomies (removal of the ovaries). https://unbekoming.substack.com/p/hysterectomy 22 million women are currently living in the US having submitted to these surgeries, most of which are not necessary. After surgery, when women are stripped of their ovarian hormones, … Read more
Estrogen dominance permeates the discussion of hormone therapy and balance, it is not a medical term. Dr. John Lee first introduced the idea of estrogen dominance. It didn’t matter if estrogen levels were too high or normal or even too low. If progesterone was low relative to the estrogen effect, then one could suffer from … Read more
The history of hormone therapies has rich and fascinating past. These therapies, which involve the use of hormones to treat various medical conditions, have evolved significantly over time, with advancements in medical science and technology. History of Hormone Therapies The process of hormone isolation involves extracting specific hormones from bodily fluids or tissues and purifying … Read more
Too much progesterone, how much is too much? During the last trimester of pregnancy, women can reach levels of progesterone in the serum as high as 200-300 ng/ml and more. During the luteal phase, getting to a level of 20 to 30 ng/ml is usual. Most women feel amazing during the last three months of … Read more
PMDD treatment frequently fails to address the underlying need for progesterone. This article reviews how restoring progesterone has fallen off the radar. A few weeks ago, I received this email from Gemma Banks who hosts a Facebook group in the UK. (1) Hi Carol, Firstly, I’d like to say ‘Thank-you’ for everything you do and … Read more