Reproductive and Sexual Health Topics


The Use of Phytoestrogens in Easing Menopausal Symptoms

Use of Phytoestrogens in Easing Menopausal Symptoms

  • If you’re approaching that time in your life known as menopause (or are already in the thick of it), then you may also be searching for remedies and other ways to address the symptoms that come along with this “change of life.” Luckily, there are ways to address menopause symptoms that don’t involve chemicals or other potentially harmful therapies

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Epimedium as a Sexual Tonic in China for Centuries


Looking to spice up your sex life with a natural sexual tonic? You might want to consider Epimedium. This herb has been used to enhance libido for centuries, and you too can take advantage of its benefits.

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Evening Primrose Oil Use for Treating PMS

Evening PrimroseIf you’re a woman, then you know that PMS is no myth . . . despite anyone’s claims to the contrary! Irritability, breast tenderness, bloating are all things you’re most likely familiar with. Luckily there’s an all-natural way to address PMS symptoms and it comes in the form of evening primrose oil.

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Saw Palmetto as an Aphrodisiac

If you’re like most people, then you’re always looking for ways to “spice it up” in your love life . . . specifically in the bedroom. As one of the most noted and oldest sexual health remedies, saw palmetto is a natural option for you to do just that, as a sexual enhancer and aphrodisiac.

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Vitex Also Used As an Insect Repellant

Vitex agnus castus, a plant of Mediterranean origin, is widely grown in warmer climes of the sub-tropical and temperate regions. In addition to well-drained soil, it requires partial shade or full sunlight to thrive. It can grow to a height of one to five meters and is very popular because of its aromatic flowers and foliage. This shrub has got many sharp thorns which keeps away animals such as deer from consuming the plant.

The ripening seeds, the flowers and the leaves along with the tender stem growth are all highly valued for their abundant medicinal properties. The leaves and the berries especially are very useful as a tonic herb for the female as well as the male reproductive systems. Greece and Rome were the first places where this shrub was used for treating diseases. Nowadays, you can find several medicinal products available in the market which includes Vitex plant as the main ingredient.

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The Berries of the Vitex Plant Are Used for Male and Female Reproductive Organ Health

The Vitex plant, also known as Monk’s Pepper or Chasteberry, is a plant that grows naturally in the Mediterranean region. Both the leaves and the berries of the Vitex have beneficial effects on both the male and female reproductive systems. Studies have shown that the Vitex plant has more beneficial effects for women than for men, however.

One problem that many women face is fluctuating hormone levels. This is due to the female reproductive cycle, which involves rising and falling levels of various female reproductive hormones. The hormones estrogen and progesterone are largely responsible for the cycle of fertility and menstruation that most women experience in a regular monthly cycle.

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Yohimbine supplements for better sex

You might not have heard of “Yohimbine” but it could turn out to be very important to you and your partner. Yohimbine is an herbal supplement that is extracted from the bark of a tree that grows in West Africa. A standardized form of the herb is Yohimbine chloride, which is a medicine that is important in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Studies on animals have shown Yohimbine to have a positive effect on their sexual performance. The herb has been in use for decades to cope with the problem of erectile dysfunction and increase libido. In fact this is the only aphrodisiac that has been approved by FDA.

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What Is the Compound Diosgenin and What are its Benefits?

Diosgenin is a steroidal sapogenin or a precursor of saponin. It is produced through hydrolysis by acids, strong bases or enzymes of saponins. It comes as an extract of the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam. Diosgenin is a sugar-free aglycone, which is harnessed for the commercial synthesis of cortisone, pregnenolone, progesterone, and other steroid products. Diosgenin is naturally occurring in Costus speciosus, Smilax menispernoidea, and species of Paris, Trigonella, and Trillium.

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Nutritional support for great sex

While there may be some moral benefits to abstinence, there is now conclusive proof that having regular and enjoyable sexual activity offers a host of health benefits for men and women.

One of the most credible and comprehensive studies conducted by Queens University in Belfast tracked the mortality of 1,000 middle aged men over the course of a decade. The study was published in the 1997 British Medical Journal, in which men who reported the greatest frequency of orgasms had a death rate of half from the stragglers. There are other studies that show that having sex even a few times per week has an affect on the following:

-An improved sense of smell: Production of the hormone prolactin surges after sex, which in turn develops new neurons in the brain’s olfactory smell center.

-A reduction for risk of heart disease: There was a follow up to the Queens University study which showed that men who had sex three or more times per week, reduced their risk of heart attack or stroke by half.

-Overall fitness and weight loss: Sex, can be considered exercise. A vigorous jaunt can burn about 200 calories or about the same as running 15 minutes on a treadmill. The pulse rate of an aroused person rises up to 150 beats per minute from 70, the same as an athlete in training. Muscular contractions during sex work the pelvis, thighs, buttocks, arms, neck, and thorax. Sex also increases testosterone production which leads to stronger muscles and bones.

-Depression reduction: Prostoglandin, a hormone which is found in semen, can be absorbed in the female genital tract thus regulating female hormones.

-Pain relief: Levels of the hormone oxytocin increase up to five times their normal level right before orgasm, which in turn releases endorphins that alleviate anything from a simple headache to arthritis. In women this can even reduce symptoms of PMS.

-Less Colds and Flu: A study conducted at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania shows that individuals who have sex once or twice per week have 30% increased level of immunoglobulin A, which boosts the immune system.

To keep your body healthy for sexual activity a good multi-vitamin is recommended. Anti-oxidants such as vitamin A, C, E, and coenzyme Q10 are essential for proper recovery and healthy semen production. Ginkgo Biloba may also help with sexual activity as its ability to improve blood flow to the brain and its antioxidant properties.

Revitalize with Vitrix

Have you ever thought about taking a supplement to build muscle? Or has your sex life taken a dive recently? Either of these situations can be combated with Vitrix. This product, made by Nutrex Research (a company put on the map by its Lipo-6 product), will allow you to gain muscle and have a better sex life due to increased testosterone levels. In the same way Nutrex Lipo-6 is known for its outstanding weight-loss and fat-burning results, bodybuilding has never been easier than it is with Vitrix. While the goals of the two pills are different, the same technology was used in creating both of them. The Vitrix liquid capsule works to achieve results better than other types of supplements, so you can toss that bottle of GABA or EAS creatine mix and take these simple pills to get the results you’re looking for.

How Vitrix Gets Your Groove Back
Vitrix works to enhance sex by increasing that all-important male sex hormone, testosterone. By using extracts from the plant Tribulus terrestris, Vitrix works to regulate the levels of DHEA in the body, creating more testosterone so that your libido is increased. By using this type of supplement at low levels, you’ll be able to experience a rise in your testosterone that translates into a greater sexual experience. The increase in hormone levels, along with the release of nitric oxide (NO) within the body, acts as the sexual prowess booster you’ve been looking for. Whether your sex drive has flagged because you’ve gotten a bit older or because you’ve been using a prohormone, you can easily regain what you once had by using Vitrix.

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