Vitex Agnus Castus is used to normalise female reproductive issues as it helps to modulate the sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone ratio specifically in the luteal phase of your cycle (ovulation). Vitex may also help to regulate and sustain a pregnancy during implantation of a fertilised ovum. Vitex may assist in correcting Luteal hormones (LH) […]
Every month after menstruation the body begins to rebuild oestrogen levels in the form of oestradiol (the active form of oestrogen). Some oestradiol is converted to a weaker oestrogen called oestrone. Oestradiol and oestrone are then secreted into the bloodstream and travel to oestrogen sensitive cells to stimulate cell growth. Peak oestrogen levels are found […]
Progesterone is one of two main hormones that allow the female glandular system to function properly. The opposing hormone of Progesterone is Oestrogen. Both hormones are manufactured in the ovaries (and smaller amounts in the adrenals) of menstruating women. These two hormones are antagonistic to each other, yet work as a team to create hormonal […]