My acupuncturist gave me saffron to try but I can’t find anything on this board. I went through massive menstrual bleeding months ago and acupuncture stopped it within 9 days after a trial of high dose birth control pills. I stopped taking the pills months ago but I’m left with anxiety/weepy depression/host of cognitive issues and my next period didn’t come for 2 months. Acupuncturist gave me saffron hoping to induce my period. I DIDN’T take it and a light period did show up over a week ago but it comes on for 3 days, off for 2 days and repeat. It’s been 11 days and I haven’t tried the saffron till today. I took 3 strands in water. I was wondering if Saffron can possibly help my hormone imbalance and depression. It has a positive effect on my mood instantly but I’m afraid of the possible estrogenic effect. Some say it brings on bleeding while others say it helps with menorrhagia. I am confused.