@adoobeh99 since you’re taking a menopause support supplement, I’m assuming that you’re either approaching or are already post-menopause correct?

Estrogen helps regulate fat distribution in the body. Pre-menopause, it tends to promote fat storage in the hips and thighs (pear-shaped distribution). But as estrogen levels decline in peri-…

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Hi @LAK – PCOS is diagnosed using the Rotterdam Criteria (two of three criteria must be met):

1. Irregular or absent ovulation (anovulation)
2. High androgen levels
3. Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound

The blood tests the doctor wants to run sound correct. They usually check androgen levels (testosterone and DHEAs), LH, FSH (the ratio may suggest PCOS).

To…

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@LAK the fact that DHEA-s was low suggests that instead of it being converted into the sulfated, more stable storage form (DHEA-S), the DHEA you’re supplementing is being quickly converted to androstenedione. It could be that your body naturally has high enzyme activity to convert it that way or there could be PCOS which increases androgen…

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Hi @natkhoury20 – sorry to hear about your daughter’s discomfort. I have questions to help us dig a little deeper:

1. Even though you’re avoiding soap, what laundry detergent or fabric softeners are you using to wash her clothes in? There could be irritants or allergens in those.

2. What material is her underwear? It should be 100% cotton.

3. Is…

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Hi @LAK – here’s what stood out from these latest labs:

• High LH (Luteinizing Hormone): in women, this hormone triggers ovulation and stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. Your level is 13 mIU/mL when it should be 1.9-12.5 during the early follicular phase (day 2 of your period). Your FSH (9.10 mIU/mL) however is within…

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@Inga-55 you can ask your doctor to run a sex hormone panel which includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.

Regarding flaxseeds. Any brand will do – ideally organic and whole (not ground). It’s better to grind a small batch at a time yourself and keep the rest of the ground flaxseed in a sealed jar in the fridge.

Hi @LAK – to avoid having you repeat yourself, can you please link the previous thread discussion we had so I can refresh my memory about your case. Additionally, I have a few follow-up questions:

1. When were these tests taken in your cycle?
2. How long after starting supplementation did you have your blood drawn?
3. How long have you been supplementing…

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Hi @Inga-55 – no not at all! I definitely would not want to be putting PEGs in my vagina which are likely derived from formaldehyde which is cancer causing. Same with pheoxyethanol which can be a carcinogen, endocrine disruptor, allergen or skin microbiome disruptor.

Your question is timely because I’m working on a protocol for vaginal…

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Hi @Annie – I would actually want to investigate liver / gallbladder health and fatty acid status first and foremost. Our skin’s outermost layer, contains a matrix of lipids (fats) and proteins that form a protective barrier to maintain hydration and protect against external damage. And since we need good liver function to produce bile, and…

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Hi @Annie – there are many variables to consider when it comes to increasing vitamin D levels from sun exposure; amount of skin showing, color of skin, age, geographical location, UV index, time of day, weather, duration, etc.

That’s why I really love the D minder app to help track vitamin D intake. It accounts for all of these variables so…

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