so i've shrunk with the period, as normally happens, and while it looks like some of the plumpness/shape is retained i'm impatient to get back those feelings of growth. on the one hand i know i have to wait a few days to tell whether my new combinations are working, but on the other i want to know as soon as possible whether to add/change anything, to maximize the effect of my efforts each cycle.
are there any rules of thumb for ramping up ingredients? how long to wait on each combo before deciding it's time to add more?

What is your current program and how long have you been on your current program? I'd say if it's at least been a month or two and you're not happy ramp things up a little unless you're already at your max doses. If you're at your max doses, perhaps you need to alter what you're taking a little bit? Tell us what you're taking.

Hi Lisa,
I've posted my program in the programs section

I took a look at it, you're taking some things that I'm not familiar with outside of the main NBE herbs, so I can't help with that. I do know that for me what's working herb-wise isn't too far off from what you're doing. Take a look at my doses though on my program page. Nettle root will be more efficient for NBE than nettle leaf, or you can do SP if you don't have reasons not to like birth control or weight gain. I do the fennugreek, fennel, nettle root, red clover, and wild yam all at fairly similar doses 3 times a day. I also do flax oil twice a day. I skip the third one because it's when I take my rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia meds and I can only handle choking down so many pills! I really think that the massaging in of wild yam cream in the morning and pm cream in the evening are helping me too. Also there's something to be said for the positive affirmations that I make my every day language and thought.....I HAVE FULL C CUP BOOBIES!!! Ok, not yet, but if you keep on saying it and keep on thanking the universe for it and keep on believing it's happening, there's power in it! Keep at it! :-)