Hormonal imbalance?

[princess85]

Any of you ladies have a hormonal imbalance that aggravates HSV2? I am positive that my hormones are all out of whack! Going to see a hormone specialist soon!

 

[Joperty]

Yes im  convinced hormones play a part in my obs.  Since coming off the pill 4 months ago I have nothing but issues. Had thyroids checked a few months bk and no issues so I'm trying to eat right drink enough and exercise as that's meant to balance them! Not easy with a sweet tooth this time of year :-/

[SheIsBlue]

I think so too.  I am not sick or stressed and sleep well, but get constant symptoms and outbreaks.  I am not a good eater, so I am sure that's not helping.  If you find out anything relevant, let us know.

[Type1aus]

Had my first ob 40 days ago and my period is now delayed. Tested for thyroid. I think it could be stress but having irregular perio really frustrate me.

[princess85]

My period became irregular when I was first diagnosed...but like you said, could have been stress related. 

[EmilyRose]

What is your diet like? Do you exercise? 

I started taking B Complex every day (the supplement containing all the B vitamins) and also Vitex Agnus Castus. There have been many clinical trials done, published on the net that show vitex to be pretty much as effective as fluoxetine (otherwise known as Prozac) in treating hormonal stress/emotional lability. It's actually a first line treatment for severe PMS in Europe, yet if we go to our GP in Australia they won't have heard of it. It's also really great in stabilising all the physical hormonal issues.

If you can cut out coffee, cut out simple carbs (no need to eat white rice/white flour - there are much more nutritious options anyway) and sugar and get adequate amounts of sleep this should stabilise your hormones. there have also been clinical trials into high doses of calcium each day so that could help. 

Hope this helps a little bit

 

[princess85]

I have a pretty bad diet and do not exercise at the moment. I actually bought some Vitex recently but haven't started taking it yet. Hoping to feel better once I get this stuff under control. Thanks for responding:)