4. Cranberries are a natural source of antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals can cause oxidative stress which may damage cells.
PAINFUL PERIODS: Without enough progesterone, women will become estrogen dominant, which can cause heavy or painful periods, headaches, low libido, fatigue, breast tenderness and other symptoms.
3. HEAVY PERIODS: Some women experience high levels of estrogen and low levels of progesterone. This can cause the uterine lining to thicken. When a thick uterine lining sheds during menstruation, women might experience heavier blood flows and larger blood clots.