(02-05-2014, 02:32 PM)GorgeousBlonde Wrote: Lotus, I am taking Spearmint, Saw Palmetto, using Estrogel, and Progesterone Cream, and thinking about adding Licorice root OR Estrofem to my program to get an oral form of estrogen.
I prefer going the natural route and using Licorice root, still debating whether to use Estrofem OR Licorice Root. So far I see significant growth with Estrogel and Progesterone cream and looking for even better/faster results.
I get the whole pushing the envelope thing, in theory (or least on paper) LR has potential. However, by itself in a program is one thing, but adding hrt might by pointless or wasteful, meaning your money, and then you have all the side effects but I'll explain what I mean.
First thing though is that I wanted to mention I would stop using SP, it's ant-estrogenic, spearmint lowers free T, I'd suggest White Peony Root and also get a complete profile if you can.
White Peony--Estrogenic, blocks 5ar and pro-aromatase - Strong.
A compound found in white peony inhibits the production of testosterone and promotes the activity of aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen.
One more thing about Licorice root and hrt is estrogen receptors, LR has an affinity for estrogen receptors. So the question would be which one (LR or HRT) is going to get there first. To understand this better please read the following.
Home reception
http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=20123
An estrogen receptor is a protein molecule found inside those cells that are targets for estrogen action. Estrogen receptors contain a specific site to which only estrogens (or closely related molecules) can bind.
The target tissues affected by estrogen molecules all contain estrogen receptors; other organs and tissues in the body do not. Therefore, when estrogen molecules circulate in the bloodstream and move throughout the body, they exert effects only on cells that contain estrogen receptors.
Just curious, you stated that you've seen significant growth with Estrogel and Progesterone cream, and are looking for even better/faster results. What kind of growth have you had so far?, and what's the current goal?.