Celiac disease Certain types of cancer Endometriosis Gonorrhea Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Polycystic ovary syndrome Pregnancy Stopping birth control pills Vaginitis Uterine polyps or fibroids

Keep in mind that low-dose contraceptives should be taken for a short time unless you want to use the drug to prevent pregnancy as well.

Have recently given birth Smoke more than 15 cigarettes per day and you are over 35 years old Have a personal or family history of breast cancer, liver disease, blood clots, migraines, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, heart disease, diabetes, or high triglyceride blood levels.

Keep in mind that progesterone alone will not prevent pregnancy. If you want to prevent pregnancy, then you will need to take another contraceptive as well.

You may wish to use tranexamic acid in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Stroke Liver disease Increased pressure in the brain

This procedure is not a permanent fix. It can help provide the diagnosis and temporarily stop the bleeding, but it will not address the underlying cause of the abnormal bleeding. This procedure is performed under anesthesia so you will not feel it or be aware of what is happening.

Endometrial ablation. Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys the lining of the uterus, but does not remove the uterus itself. This procedure should stop abnormal bleeding, but you may continue to have light periods after the procedure. Most women are not able to get pregnant after the procedure, but birth control is still recommended if you want to be certain that you will not become pregnant. Hysterectomy. In a hysterectomy, the entire uterus is removed. This procedure will make it impossible to have periods or to become pregnant. It will stop abnormal uterine bleeding, but it is a major surgical procedure.

Keep in mind that even though a medicine is natural, it can still cause side effects and interact with prescription medications. “Natural” does not always mean “safe. "

ProSoothe which contains vitamin B6, chaste tree, wild yam, dandelion, bupleurum, and ginger. Slow Flow which contains vitamins A, C, and K1, bioflavonoids, ginger, cranesbill, periwinkle, yarrow, life root and shepherd’s purse. Progensa 20 which is a bio-identical progesterone cream that also contains evening primrose oil, burdock root, chamomile, ginseng, lavender, and grape seed extract.

Milk thistle. You can take milk thistle as a capsule, but you should ask your doctor first. Make sure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use as well. Dandelion root. You can also drink roasted dandelion root tea to support the liver. Make sure that you check with your doctor first.

Do not exceed more than four grams of ginger per day, including food sources.

Red meats Beans Dark leafy green vegetables (spinach, chard, mustard greens, and broccoli) Raisins

Oranges Grapefruit Strawberries Peppers Cantaloupe

You still need a prescription for bio-identical hormones, so talk to your doctor if you are interested in this option. Bio-identical hormones are not regulated by the FDA. While they may contain FDA-approved ingredients, the final product has not been approved by the FDA. They have not been proven to be safe or effective. Be particularly wary of compounded hormones. Depending on where there are compounded, you may not even be sure how much hormone or what hormone you are receiving.