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I'm not sure I can follow the logic of the post above. But, it is true that oral contraceptives completely interrupt your own hormone regulation: your ovaries don't produce hormones anymore when you are taking them as a pill (or any other form.) While some women are estrogen dominant and respond well to progesterone, birth control does not selectively interrupt just progesterone. In order to mimic your natural menstrual cycle they contain progesterone.
The body's endocrine system and the relationship of estrogen and progesterone are intricate and complex, and any simple answer is very likely overlooking something crucial. And any simple solution - like the progesterone cream that some recommend - probably is disturbing the natural balance of estrogen, testosterone, and other hormones.
Daniel Heller, ND
www.pmscomfort.com
www.drdanielheller.com

December 6, 2011 - 9:56am

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