What should a woman do and what does it indicate if a woman is experiencing extremely heavy menstrual cycles, uncomfortable cramping that lasts the duration, irritability, edema in her lower legs, and breast tenderness immediately preceding her cycle and a significant drop in mood and energy immediately following and a tendency toward thicker growth of hair around the lip and chin. Is this a significant hormone imbalance? Excess estrogen?
I think that women are often embarrassed to ask straight forward questions about their cycles if they seem abnormal. There is a misconception that you’re supposed to suffer when you have your period and either deal with it or medicate it. I’m wondering how you can nutritionally foster a healthier environment for your body’s reproductive functions.
When given the proper nutrients, the female hormonal cycle should not be the test of endurance and mood every month. Having enough B vitamins, minerals, and good oils are the basics. Addressing the underlying issues of hormonal imbalances of estrogen and progesterone, adrenals, and thyroid stress also is an important part of healthy menstrual cycles and the demands of the body. Making sure adequate sleep, sun exposure for Vitamin D levels, good quality foods from organic sources, and stress management are imperative basic skills for good health. Use proper nutrition to address the issues if additional support is needed.
