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toxinfree

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Weaning Off Bcp And Going to Natural Estrogen/progesterone
Posted: 08-04-05 11:58am

I've been reading articles lately about how women should not be on synthetic hormones, like those in birth control pills. I'm 46 yrs old, and want to minimize any risk of cancer, yet be able to handle the mood swings (and insecurities) that go along with my pms. Bcps help me to have fewer mood swing and lighter periods, but I wonder if it might be equally beneficial to go to natural hormones. (i don't need birth control, bc my husband has a vasectomy.)

i am a consultant for arbonne international (plant-based swiss skin care, among other items), and one of the products in our line is natural estrogen and natural progesterone cream, found at www.Kellysanders.Myarbonne .Com. I was considering using that cream instead of using bcps.

Can anyone tell me if going to the natural hormones (for mood swings) is a good alternative to the synthetic hormones in bcps? Any input would be appreciated!

Thank you!!
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stella82

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Location: Ontario, Canada

Posted: 08-16-05 10:05am

Hello! This is not answering your question at all, but I hope you can give me some information! I have been on the pill for almost 8 years now, and because of some reading I have done, and becoming more aware of my body I have been feeling very uncomfortable about taking synthetic hormones.
Could you let me know where you got your information? Perhaps provide me with some books/links of where you found valuable info? It would help me out alot. I want to be sure I am doing the right thing by stopping the pill. I am also looking for natural/alternative birth control methods.

Thanks very much, and good luck with your question!

Stella
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