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birth control advice
June 2 2007 at 1:35 AM tulip (no login)
I apologize if this question has already been addressed. I am currently taking birth control pill to regulate my periods and reduce acne. Should I stop the pill when taking BE herbs? Will the pill interact with the BE herbs and reduce their effectiveness? Also I really dont want to get cystic acne again (the last attack left my face in a mess) or irregular periods.
I am thinking of taking vitex or just massaging progesterone cream on the boobs as a starting point. I just dont even know where to start although I read the personal pages and reference pages for newbies. It is so confusing for me as to what concoction of herbs I should be taking. I think I am overwhelmed to say the least. sorry to post a long complaint here.
Molly
(Login MollyH)
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Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 7:48 AM
My own opinion is that some women definitely get better results from herbs when they aren't on any contraceptive pills. But as we keep saying, everyone is different.
Wenonae
(Login wenonae)
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Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 9:51 AM
BCP + BE could make things simpler because BC gives a hormonally level table to start from. But it's all based on what works best with your body.
Wen'
DoGfreak
(Login dogfreak)
Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 10:32 AM
Hey Tulip, professional advices are most reliable. If u are doubtful, consult a doctor/ physician.
Lisa121
(Login Lisa121)
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Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 2:21 PM
It should be fine for you to keep taking the pill, I believe Vitex can interact in some way though, you are best googling that, and if you are using it for contraception also you should not mix it with Saw Palmetto.
Since you are getting acne you should probably be taking moderate to high dosages of Saw Palmetto or Nettle root and add a phyotestrogenic herb such as Fenugreek or Fennel to the mix.
Try lower dosages first for a few months and see how it goes, but generally you should be okay staying on the pill.
where you diagnosed with elevated testosterone levels? Herbs such as Saw Palmetto or Nettle root can regulate that if you ever wanted to come off the pill. Agnus Castus on its own is also a good herb for just the regulation of hormones if you arent specifically looking at boob growth, even though some have experienced that with Agnus Castus too.
If you want it simpler you could take Wonderup and just add SP or Nettle root to the mix, WU can also be taking with BCP without any problems so it should be okay.
SP can cause cellulite though and weight gain, so look into both herbs and into what you would rather, there is lots of info on this forum on both Nettle and SP.
Spearmint tea can also help, so you could check out that too and see if you would rather use that, it has to be taken during a certain time of your cycle, so you want to look further into that.
If you need anymore advice, just ask, and keep on reading, the search engine is really helpful if looking for specific information on a topic, most info is on here already.
tulip
(no login)
Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 8:20 PM
Thank you everyone. Its a relief to know that bcp will not affect herbs. I got cystic acne some years back but I dont remember if it was excess androgen or not. I guess I have 3 goals, to maintain acne free skin, regulate periods, & increase boobs without any adverse side effects. I will start in small doses.
Lisa, could you pleez explain to me why I should take Fenugreek or Fennel? I was under the assumption that I need more progesterone for boob growth since I am already on yasmin birth control. Maybe I'm confused...
sophie
(Login sophie9)
Re: birth control advice
June 3 2007, 12:57 AM
just thought i'd mention...they just recently started putting a sticker on my bcp prescription about herbal interactions. this is very vague - who knows which herbs they are talking about or what the reference is in regard to. i've taken the pill for God knows how long - at least 6 years now, and they just started putting this sticker on my prescription. i suppose i should call my pharmacy and talk to them about it, right? i know...i'm dumb! the worst possible scenerio for me is that it could weaken my birth control and i could become pregnant. but i would imagine there are lots of herbal things people do to diet that would have a negative effect...or at least i could see it. so...thought i'd throw that out there. really, i should talk to a pharmacist about it. but they didn't start putting that sticker on until a couple months ago. could be because i changed pharmacies too. anyone else get this sticker before? it could also be up to the individual pharmacist? this month it isn't on my package. weird. i have heard that women who take birth control actually have better results with nbe. i've had good results i think. and i'm still working on it.
Lisa121
(no login)
Re: birth control advice
June 3 2007, 9:24 PM
I am not sure if I understand your question. Yasmin doesnt do anything itself to help your boobs grow, and all SP or Nettle root do is reduce excess androgens, which wont cause breast growth by itself either.
Fenugreek and Fennel contain plant phytoestrogens necessary for mimicing boob growth during puberty, which is why you should take those. You wont grow on the pill and an anti androgen herb alone, at least it is not very likely.
Sarah
(Login Sarah_8500)
Re: birth control advice
October 7 2007 at 7:05 AM
Hello,
I just started taking tricyclen and I don't want to stop taking it. I'm thinking about starting wonderup but I don't want to take it if its not going to work as well with the pill. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. thanks
Sarah
Abbey
(Login Abbey)
Re: birth control advice
October 7 2007 at 9:55 PM
Many women who are on the contraceptive pill have grown with Wonderup, so I don't think you need to be concerned.
However it's worth noting that some people claim that using a progesterone only pill with Wonderup is better for breast growth than taking a combined pill.
wendy64
(Login wendy64)
Re: birth control advice
December 10 2008, 6:11 PM
I read that progestron is only for menapausel women!
June 2 2007 at 1:35 AM tulip (no login)
I apologize if this question has already been addressed. I am currently taking birth control pill to regulate my periods and reduce acne. Should I stop the pill when taking BE herbs? Will the pill interact with the BE herbs and reduce their effectiveness? Also I really dont want to get cystic acne again (the last attack left my face in a mess) or irregular periods.
I am thinking of taking vitex or just massaging progesterone cream on the boobs as a starting point. I just dont even know where to start although I read the personal pages and reference pages for newbies. It is so confusing for me as to what concoction of herbs I should be taking. I think I am overwhelmed to say the least. sorry to post a long complaint here.
Molly
(Login MollyH)
EVE MEMBERS
Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 7:48 AM
My own opinion is that some women definitely get better results from herbs when they aren't on any contraceptive pills. But as we keep saying, everyone is different.
Wenonae
(Login wenonae)
SENIOR MEMBER
Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 9:51 AM
BCP + BE could make things simpler because BC gives a hormonally level table to start from. But it's all based on what works best with your body.
Wen'
DoGfreak
(Login dogfreak)
Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 10:32 AM
Hey Tulip, professional advices are most reliable. If u are doubtful, consult a doctor/ physician.
Lisa121
(Login Lisa121)
EVE MEMBERS
Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 2:21 PM
It should be fine for you to keep taking the pill, I believe Vitex can interact in some way though, you are best googling that, and if you are using it for contraception also you should not mix it with Saw Palmetto.
Since you are getting acne you should probably be taking moderate to high dosages of Saw Palmetto or Nettle root and add a phyotestrogenic herb such as Fenugreek or Fennel to the mix.
Try lower dosages first for a few months and see how it goes, but generally you should be okay staying on the pill.
where you diagnosed with elevated testosterone levels? Herbs such as Saw Palmetto or Nettle root can regulate that if you ever wanted to come off the pill. Agnus Castus on its own is also a good herb for just the regulation of hormones if you arent specifically looking at boob growth, even though some have experienced that with Agnus Castus too.
If you want it simpler you could take Wonderup and just add SP or Nettle root to the mix, WU can also be taking with BCP without any problems so it should be okay.
SP can cause cellulite though and weight gain, so look into both herbs and into what you would rather, there is lots of info on this forum on both Nettle and SP.
Spearmint tea can also help, so you could check out that too and see if you would rather use that, it has to be taken during a certain time of your cycle, so you want to look further into that.
If you need anymore advice, just ask, and keep on reading, the search engine is really helpful if looking for specific information on a topic, most info is on here already.
tulip
(no login)
Re: birth control advice
June 2 2007, 8:20 PM
Thank you everyone. Its a relief to know that bcp will not affect herbs. I got cystic acne some years back but I dont remember if it was excess androgen or not. I guess I have 3 goals, to maintain acne free skin, regulate periods, & increase boobs without any adverse side effects. I will start in small doses.
Lisa, could you pleez explain to me why I should take Fenugreek or Fennel? I was under the assumption that I need more progesterone for boob growth since I am already on yasmin birth control. Maybe I'm confused...
sophie
(Login sophie9)
Re: birth control advice
June 3 2007, 12:57 AM
just thought i'd mention...they just recently started putting a sticker on my bcp prescription about herbal interactions. this is very vague - who knows which herbs they are talking about or what the reference is in regard to. i've taken the pill for God knows how long - at least 6 years now, and they just started putting this sticker on my prescription. i suppose i should call my pharmacy and talk to them about it, right? i know...i'm dumb! the worst possible scenerio for me is that it could weaken my birth control and i could become pregnant. but i would imagine there are lots of herbal things people do to diet that would have a negative effect...or at least i could see it. so...thought i'd throw that out there. really, i should talk to a pharmacist about it. but they didn't start putting that sticker on until a couple months ago. could be because i changed pharmacies too. anyone else get this sticker before? it could also be up to the individual pharmacist? this month it isn't on my package. weird. i have heard that women who take birth control actually have better results with nbe. i've had good results i think. and i'm still working on it.
Lisa121
(no login)
Re: birth control advice
June 3 2007, 9:24 PM
I am not sure if I understand your question. Yasmin doesnt do anything itself to help your boobs grow, and all SP or Nettle root do is reduce excess androgens, which wont cause breast growth by itself either.
Fenugreek and Fennel contain plant phytoestrogens necessary for mimicing boob growth during puberty, which is why you should take those. You wont grow on the pill and an anti androgen herb alone, at least it is not very likely.
Sarah
(Login Sarah_8500)
Re: birth control advice
October 7 2007 at 7:05 AM
Hello,
I just started taking tricyclen and I don't want to stop taking it. I'm thinking about starting wonderup but I don't want to take it if its not going to work as well with the pill. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. thanks
Sarah
Abbey
(Login Abbey)
Re: birth control advice
October 7 2007 at 9:55 PM
Many women who are on the contraceptive pill have grown with Wonderup, so I don't think you need to be concerned.
However it's worth noting that some people claim that using a progesterone only pill with Wonderup is better for breast growth than taking a combined pill.
wendy64
(Login wendy64)
Re: birth control advice
December 10 2008, 6:11 PM
I read that progestron is only for menapausel women!