Women’s stories

“I just wanted to feel better.”

Michelle had midcycle pain and cramping, as well as acne every month. But at age 40, after already being on the Pill for 12 years, the last thing she wanted more of was synthetic hormones. The Personal Program helped her rebalance her hormones, regain her energy, and say goodbye to pelvic pain and acne.

“Last year I suffered from ovulation pain with every menstrual cycle for about six months. I had pelvic pain, which was new to me, and got terrible acne each month as well. Then I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts. Both my primary care physician and my gynecologist told me that I needed to go on the birth control pill in order to get rid of the pelvic pain. I was 40 years old at the time and I thought, I’m too old to be on the Pill. I’d been on the Pill for years, and had stopped because I was concerned about taking hormones long-term. The doctors say it is safe, but I wanted to try something more natural.

“I think doctors are too quick to prescribe medication. It’s easy to write a prescription instead of helping a patient explore something more natural. I love my doctor, but why would I want to go back on a drug that I’d already been on for 12 years? I got off for a reason and didn’t want to go back on.

“Around the same time someone suggested to me that I might be perimenopausal. So, I did an internet search and found Women to Women’s website. I took the free Hormonal Health Profile and found out my symptoms were mild compared to a lot of other women. I actually waited a couple of weeks before I bought the Program. I was a little skeptical, but after I read some of the testimonials — which meant a lot to me — plus your satisfaction guarantee, I figured I had nothing to lose. Faced with my decision not to go back on the Pill, I thought I’d give your supplements a chance.

“I noticed changes within a month of starting the Essential Nutrients. With my next ovulation I didn’t have any pain — no more cramping, no more pelvic pain, and my acne had largely cleared up! My energy has increased, too and I can work out more intensely now. I also feel better emotionally — I’m not as moody. Most of us experience emotional highs and lows with PMS, but now, unless I look at the calendar, I can’t really tell when I’m going to start my period. I still get a little cramping, but it’s not anything I can’t deal with.

“I’ve tried other vitamins in the past, but could never remember to take them. I like that I don’t have to think about my vitamins anymore. The Personal Program sends me Essential Nutrients every month. They always come on time and are easy to swallow. I leave the box on the kitchen counter by the dogs’ medication, so I remember to give them their medicine and me my vitamins. I haven’t forgotten to take them even once because every time I walk into the kitchen I see them. Plus, they make me feel so much better, I want to take them.

“I’d recommend the Personal Program to anyone, even if they’re not perimenopausal or menopausal. I’ve told my girlfriends about it, but it’s hard. For most people, the intention is there, but until there’s a problem, they don’t act. For me, I just wanted to feel better, and you helped me do that.”

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Last Modified: 02/16/2010