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This constant dance of hormones orchestrates our fertility, a dance that changes throughout the month and throughout our lives. Of the millions of follicles chaste (eggs) in the ovaries, eight to ten mature each month. But, in most cases, only one reaches the point that it ruptures and releases an egg (ovulation). The unused follicles die. After ovulation, the ruptured follicle reconnects and continues to grow, becoming the corpus luteum. In preparation for fertilization, it produces estrogen and progesterone to create an extra lining in the uterus. But after about 12 days, if no fertilization occurs, the corpus luteum dies, and estrogen and progesterone levels plunge. This causes the lining to be expelled. Menstruation begins. Hormonally, a woman''s period marks the end of the menstrual cycle. A new cycle begins when the hypothalamus, tea in response to the dramatic drop in estrogen and progesterone levels at the end of the last cycle, sends GnRh (another hormone) to berry the pituitary, which then releases a new batch of follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) to the ovaries. This stimulates the maturation of a small group of follicles. one which has never been associated with increased risk of breast, ovarian or endometrial cancers.* And scientists have determined that black cohosh does not produce an estrogenic effect in target organs of the uterus or vagina. Additionally, most recent studies concluded that black cohosh runs interference with neurotransmitters as its method of working with the body to regulate and thus alleviate signs of chaste menopause.* It is fairly certain that one mode of action for chaste tree berry tea is through neurotransmitters, interacting with hormone receptors to initiate a reaction in the pituitary to lower and adjust the production of prolactin. Both berry black cohosh and chaste tree berry appear to promote mild relaxation.* Further, clinical studies show that the effects of the ingredients in increase when taken for the prescribed amount of time, indicating that it encourages the body to regulate itself and help prevent common symptoms of menopause from occurring in the first place.* Black cohosh extract has been studied chaste extensively for 20 years and safely used by more than one and a half million women in Europe and Australia. One note of caution: although irregular menstrual periods are common as you get closer to menopause, they can also tea be a symptom of uterine abnormalities or uterine cancer. If your periods stop for several months and then start again with heavy bleeding or if you start bleeding after menopause, consult with an obstetrician/gynecologist as soon as possible for an evaluation. Be sure to mention berry any chaste and tea menstrual irregularities during regular check-ups. A uterine biopsy or vaginal ultrasound are the only ways to evaluate if irregular symptoms are abnormal. The makers of include this section as a resource to our visitors. We do this not only to supply more information about our ingredients, but also to include various points of view and facts we berry think may be of interest and not readily seen in other media. It does not mean that the publications endorse our product. We have listed some research we are not able to "reprint" on this site, either because it was too expensive for the rights or we were unable to find the author or obtain the chaste permission. That research will not be a "link" but can be tea obtained at a library berry.
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