I've been asking my doctor about this for years...3 doctors in fact. They've all said it's not advisable and risky....can cause blood pressure to skyrocket and increase cancer risk or something. My doctor even told me to avoid wellness clinics that offer this. I'm so confused because I'm certain my hormones are playing a role in my illness. Everytime I've become manic, I've either been on my period or started within 2 days. My husband noticed this first a few years ago.