(15-11-2014, 05:18 AM)Odile Wrote: Hi Lotus,

I have a doubt that probably you can clarify me

Estrogen and prolactin oppose each other, when one is high it suppresses the other. So, prolactin reduces estrogen, but there are herbs that stimulate the production of both hormones, such as FG? Fennel works in the same way? Is that counterproductive?

And goats rue just targets prolactin?


Thanks in advance

Hey there O,

I'm guessing the reason you want (or it least in part) is to tip the scale towards prolactin, if so nipple stimulation can help. You've got to read this great article to understand what I mean,

The Relationship Between Estrogen and Prolactin
by DrJim

When beginning to induce lactation most women find that even though they stimulate the nipples a lot there is no milk, even if the breasts have the alveoli and are ready to produce it. This is because of their high Estrogen state. Their hormonal condition has to be tipped toward Prolactin through nipple stimulation for a while before any actual milk will be produced. Again, it is important to remember that the breasts in their size, shape, development and readiness simply reflect the underlying hormonal balance or state of the woman.

http://www.landmilkhoney.com/djestrogen.htm

On herbs, yeah FG and fennel is ok, people tend to forget that GR is slightly estrogenic, fennel helps with tissue growth, and of course GR induces lactation, Vitex can add prolactin too, a few others possibly. I don't believe they counter each other, in fact, some breast formulas have them combined, along with several other herbs, just to cover the bases, which then I think it becomes a problem.

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No problem W.B.P.S, and good luck.