This means it hasn't undergone the rigorous testing required to ensure its safety and efficacy
But perimenopause brings: Anovulatory cycles (no ovulation, no progesterone) Short luteal phases (ovulation occurs, but progesterone is produced for fewer days) Insufficient luteal phases (progesterone is produced for the right duration but in inadequate amounts) Variable SHBG binding that affects how much free hormone reaches your tissues This creates a state of "unopposed estrogen" and explains symptoms like heavy bleeding, breast tenderness, irritability, anxiety, and insomnia that can occur even when your estradiol looks normal or elevated
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This effectively removed it from most licensed compounding channels that had been supplying it to physicians
Many treatment protocols involve weekly or bi-weekly sessions, followed by maintenance treatments to help preserve results
Headaches, nausea, kidney stones, asthma attacks in individuals with asthma, abdominal pain, chest tightness, and even kidney failure have also been reported as possible side effects