I wanted to provide an in-depth review of my experience using artichoke extract. If you follow Dr. Charlie (if you’re not, you must go follow now), he discusses artichoke extract a lot in his membership.
Artichoke extract works to remove excess estrogen from the body. When you’re estrogen dominant, you are more likely to have issues with your cycle, which could be anything from heavy periods to fibroid tumors.
I have had testing in the past to learn that I am estrogen dominant. I also have a history of fibroid tumors, endometriosis, and heavy periods. I have even had a uterine ablation in 2020 (prior to my last baby) to help control my periods.
After my last baby, my periods were returning to their usual heavy periods that would last 5-7 days and I had bad cramps, heavy bleeding, bloating, and PMS. I decided to give artichoke a try.
Dr. Charlie states it takes about 4-6 cycles to see optimal results, but I saw results within the first few weeks.
My first cycle I had less bloating. That was my biggest improvement. By my second cycle, I had zero PMS symptoms, including zero bloating. I also didn’t have any digestive issues. I actually took a pregnancy test thinking by some random chance I was pregnant (even though I have my tubes tied). I’m telling you, I had zero symptoms or cramps and my cycle is usually 23 days but this time showed up right at 28!
By third cycle, I had zero anything and minimum cramps and bleeding. This was my best cycle yet, lasting only 3 days!
I’ve been taking 2 a day, and as someone who reacts to a lot of medications, I can tell you I’ve had zero reactions or issues. I am a petite person, so I’m only taking two a day, but I know you can take up to 3.
I’m so thankful to find this has been helping me, and I wanted to share my experience so others who may be suffering could also benefit.
The one Dr Charlie recommends is where I started, but I found a similar one that worked just as well for a little less. You can find the artichoke I’m using here.
I hope this helps !
Mrsfirewife 