Supporting Your Body’s God-Designed Resilience
When a woman’s uterus and ovaries are removed (a total hysterectomy) her body experiences an abrupt hormonal shift. Unlike natural menopause, where hormones decline gradually, surgical menopause happens overnight. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone drop sharply, and the feedback loops that once communicated between brain, ovaries, and adrenals are suddenly interrupted.
The result? Fatigue, hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, vaginal dryness, disrupted sleep, and even joint stiffness — all signs of a body searching for balance.
But there’s good news: even without ovaries, your body is still capable of producing and regulating hormones through other glands in the endocrine system — including the adrenals, thyroid, pituitary, and hypothalamus. These glands can’t completely replace ovarian output, but with the right support, they can adapt beautifully.
The Endocrine Symphony: More Than Just Estrogen
Your hormones aren’t just about reproduction — they orchestrate everything from energy and mood to bone density and metabolism. When part of that orchestra (your ovaries) retires early, the rest of the players — your adrenals, thyroid, and pituitary — have to pick up the melody.
That’s why after a hysterectomy, the goal isn’t simply “to add estrogen,” but to nourish the entire endocrine network so it can regain rhythm and harmony. This is where essential oils and botanicals can play a beautiful, supportive role.
Essential Oils & Supplements for Post-Hysterectomy Hormone Balance
These aren’t “hormones in a bottle” — they’re plant-based allies that support the glands, systems, and emotions affected by sudden hormone loss. Think of them as helpers that encourage the body to adapt naturally.
Endoflex™ Blend
Supports: Adrenal, thyroid, and overall endocrine balance
Key ingredients: Spearmint, Geranium, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Sage, German Chamomile
Why it helps:
EndoFlex is designed to encourage vitality and hormonal equilibrium. Nutmeg supports the adrenal glands (where small amounts of estrogen and progesterone are still produced after oophorectomy), while Geranium and Sage offer balancing effects for mood and energy.
Use: Apply 1–2 drops (diluted) over the thyroid, adrenals (mid-back), or on the bottoms of feet daily.
PD 80/20™ Capsules
Supports: Adrenal strength, hormone precursor balance, and mental clarity
Key ingredients: Pregnenolone and DHEA — foundational hormone precursors that the body naturally uses to produce estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
Why it helps:
After a hysterectomy with ovary removal, the body loses its primary source of sex hormones. PD 80/20 helps bridge that gap by supplying the raw materials your adrenals and endocrine glands need to maintain balance. It supports mood, energy, focus, and overall vitality—helping your body restore harmony naturally without synthetic hormones.
Use: Take 1 capsule daily in the morning. Many women use for 6–8 weeks, then pause for 2–4 weeks before resuming.
Progessence Plus Serum™
Supports: Natural progesterone balance and emotional stability
Key ingredients: USP-grade wild yam extract (natural progesterone source), Frankincense, Bergamot, Peppermint
Why it helps:
Even after the ovaries are removed, the body’s progesterone pathways can still be gently supported. This serum helps many women feel calmer, more centered, and more “themselves.” The essential oils also enhance absorption and provide emotional grounding.
Use: Apply 2–4 drops nightly on forearms or neck. Start low and adjust as needed
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Supports: Emotional and hormonal balance
Why it helps:
Clary Sage contains natural plant esters that mimic some of the effects of estrogen in the body — without introducing synthetic hormones. It may ease mood swings, night sweats, and tension while helping the body adapt to hormonal shifts.
Use: Diffuse or dilute 1–2 drops over the lower abdomen or inner ankles.
Lady Sclareol™ Essential Oil Blend
Supports: Feminine vitality, libido, and emotional wellness
Key ingredients: Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, and more
Why it helps:
When hormonal changes impact intimacy and confidence, Lady Sclareol helps rekindle feminine energy and emotional well-being. It’s rich in floral phytoestrogenic oils that help restore sensuality, comfort, and mood balance.
Use: Apply (diluted) to inner thighs, wrists, or over the heart. Diffuse for emotional support.
FemiGen™ Capsules
Supports: Cellular and endocrine health
Key ingredients: Wild Yam, Dong Quai, Damiana, Royal Jelly, and essential oils
Why it helps:
Formulated to support the female glandular system, FemiGen provides botanicals long revered for balancing hormones naturally. Dong Quai and Wild Yam are particularly beneficial for women in surgical menopause, helping ease hot flashes and fatigue while supporting energy production.
Use: 2 capsules daily.
Daily Hormone Essentials™
Supports: Adaptogenic and nutritional balance
Key ingredients: Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Red Clover, and Schisandra
Why it helps:
This science-backed botanical blend nourishes the adrenal-hypothalamic-pituitary axis (HPA) — the master regulator of hormones. Adaptogens help your body handle stress (a major hormone disruptor), while phytoestrogenic herbs like Red Clover gently support estrogen receptors for mood and energy.
Use: 1 sachet daily in the morning.
Prenelone Plus™ Cream
Prenolone Plus™ Cream
Supports: Hormone precursor balance, skin health, and adrenal vitality
Key ingredients: Pregnenolone and DHEA in a base of Aloe Vera, MSM, and essential oils of Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, and Peppermint
Why it helps:
Pregnenolone is the “mother hormone” your body uses to make estrogen, progesterone, and other key hormones. After ovary removal, the adrenals work harder to maintain balance—often leading to fatigue, vaginal dryness, or mood changes. Prenolone Plus offers gentle topical support, nourishing these pathways while hydrating and rejuvenating delicate skin for greater comfort and suppleness.
Use: Apply ¼ teaspoon daily to inner thighs, forearms, or abdomen. Rotate application sites. Use in the morning for energy support or before bed for calming balance.
NingXia Red™
Supports: Antioxidant protection, energy, and adrenal health
Key ingredients: Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum), Pomegranate, Plum, Aronia, and Cherry juices; pure Grapeseed extract; essential oils of Orange, Yuzu, Lemon, and Tangerine
Why it helps:
NingXia Red delivers a powerful blend of antioxidants and phytonutrients that nourish the adrenals, liver, and cardiovascular system—key players in hormone metabolism and energy balance. After surgery or during hormone transition, oxidative stress increases and vitality can dip; this superfruit elixir helps restore energy, stamina, and overall wellness from the inside out.
Use: Drink 2–4 oz daily, morning and/or afternoon, for steady energy and antioxidant protection.
Whole-Body Balance: Beyond the Oils
Hormone health after hysterectomy isn’t just about what you put on or in your body — it’s about what you nurture daily.
- Support your adrenals: Prioritize sleep, hydration, gentle movement, and whole-food nutrition.
- Eat good fats: Cholesterol is the raw material your body uses to make hormones.
- Avoid endocrine disruptors: Skip synthetic fragrances, plastics, and harsh cleaners.
- Manage stress: Chronic cortisol surges deplete progesterone and DHEA reserves. Diffuse calming oils like Lavender, Stress Away™, or Valor™ to anchor peace and stability.
You Are Stronger Than You Think!
God designed your body with remarkable resilience. Even when certain organs are removed, His creation still provides ways to restore balance through plant-based allies. And your intelligent endocrine system will find new avenues of adaptation.
Think of essential oils and botanicals not as magic bullets, but as beautiful tools in your wider healing toolkit.
The path to balance is rarely linear—but with patience, prayer, and consistent lifestyle support, you can experience renewed vitality, peace, and feminine strength—naturally.
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