Blood levels of progesterone in female mice and blood levels of testosterone in male mice were increased during administration of maca. However, maca administration did not affect levels of blood 17-beta-estradiol or the rate of embryo implantation in female mice.(28) ...
Avoid use. The estrogenic effects of red clover are well documented and may have an effect on the fetus.InteractionsAn additive effect may occur if red clover phytoestrogens are taken with hormonal therapies; avoid concurrent use with oral contraceptives, estrogen, or progesterone therapies....
Progesterone cream is sometimes used in hormone replacement therapy and for treating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Topical progesterone is also used for treating or preventing certain allergies in which hormones play a role; and for treating bloating, breast tenderness, decreased sex drive,...
The lignans found in flaxseeds can be converted by intestinal bacteria into enterolactone and enterodiol (types of estrogens), which is believed to be how flax naturally helps balance hormones. Balanced hormones (meaning not too little or too much estrogen and progesterone) can help lower incidenc...
Vaginal antifungal agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of progesterone. Avoid combination. Adverse Reactions Data are limited regarding adverse effects of boron when used at doses less than the upper intake level. Intravaginal boric acid, when used during the first 4 months of pregnancy, has...
In a 2014 meta-analysis of epidemiological studies reporting associations between soy and breast cancer, subanalyses of data were conducted based on menopausal status (pre- or postmenopausal), region of study (Asian or Western), soy intake (soy isoflavone, soy protein, soy food), and study ...