22-12-2013, 05:34 PM
As I recall, it took about 3 months of 2000 to 3000 mg of PM per day for me to experience the tenderness and itchy sensations of budding.
I also had nothing for the first couple of months.
I can't say for sure, but I really think that adding Fenugreek that third month kick started the PM.
Recapping my experience:
weeks 1 to 4: taper up PM from 1000mg to 3000mg per day
weeks 5 to 8: 3000 mg PM per day
weeks 9 to 12: 3000 mg PM per day + taper up FG to 1800+ mg per day
Sensations started around week 10 and peaked around week 14. Since then, I've taken week long breaks about every 6 weeks. Breaks are preceded by short taper down (over a week) and followed by a short taper back up to full doses above.
while the tenderness subsides toward the end of the full week off, there's little change in the tissue/budding.
Disclaimer: I used some other breast supplements before switching to PM for about a year (on and off)... Very limited effect and no budding for sure.
Some options for you:
Up your PM dose - I think you're saying 2000 mg per day; try 6 pills per day. If you can stomach it without headaches or other side effects.
Add Fenugreek- most health food stores, or super markets with a health food section have it. Look in the women's health section as it's a common supplement for new mothers.
Reduce or eliminate your caffeine intake - same for smoking if you do that
Give it some more time before you give up! It may still be a little early for you.
Good Luck!
-j
I also had nothing for the first couple of months.
I can't say for sure, but I really think that adding Fenugreek that third month kick started the PM.
Recapping my experience:
weeks 1 to 4: taper up PM from 1000mg to 3000mg per day
weeks 5 to 8: 3000 mg PM per day
weeks 9 to 12: 3000 mg PM per day + taper up FG to 1800+ mg per day
Sensations started around week 10 and peaked around week 14. Since then, I've taken week long breaks about every 6 weeks. Breaks are preceded by short taper down (over a week) and followed by a short taper back up to full doses above.
while the tenderness subsides toward the end of the full week off, there's little change in the tissue/budding.
Disclaimer: I used some other breast supplements before switching to PM for about a year (on and off)... Very limited effect and no budding for sure.
Some options for you:
Up your PM dose - I think you're saying 2000 mg per day; try 6 pills per day. If you can stomach it without headaches or other side effects.
Add Fenugreek- most health food stores, or super markets with a health food section have it. Look in the women's health section as it's a common supplement for new mothers.
Reduce or eliminate your caffeine intake - same for smoking if you do that
Give it some more time before you give up! It may still be a little early for you.
Good Luck!
-j