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Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 6 2006 at 9:24 PM
Ada (Login pinktatsu)
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Does the "herbs" interfiere with the Birth control pills?? Anyone in this forum is on Bcp and taking herbs?? Im 6 months married, so i cant get off the pill... is it safe for me to start an Herb routine??




Lisa121
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Re: Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 6 2006, 9:51 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum.
The only NBE herb that I know off that "MAY" interfere with BCP is Saw Palmetto so you may not want to take that in combintation with the pill or other hormonal contraceptives. Some say that it doesn't interfere but I have found enough websites stating that it could so I don't use both BCP and SP at the same time, but it really is your choice. You can ask a herbalist or doctor on their views but as long as I don't know 100% I am just not using both together myself.
You can use Nettle instead as a dht blocker to lower androgen levels and I am sure that maybe Molly or SugarQ can list some more herbs that do the same and maybe have some advice on dosages as well.
Beside the Saw Palmetto you should be safe, taking Fenugreek etc. should not interfere with BCP.
I hope this helps,
good luck,
Lisa




Lisaxsxsxs
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Re: Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 6 2006, 9:51 PM

Hi Ada
I'm takeing bc and havent had any problems at all.




SugarQ
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Re: Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 6 2006, 10:16 PM

im not ass conserned about BC failing as i do about negative side effects . a few women on BC have been having problems. i dont know if its a coincidence but i would recommend not being on a hormonal BC while doing NBE with herbs just to be on the safe side. SP is said to interfere with estrogen levels and prolactin levels. i dont know if thats true or not but most women can get away without adding it to a routine so you can try your routine without SP for a bit. At least 3 women i know got pregnant while usings using Herbs and BCP together and thats not very bad odd actually. but if pregnancy is a big concern then take exta precausions.



Ada
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Re: Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 6 2006, 10:52 PM

Thanks for your replies.. i'll start with my herbal routine soon! any recomendation?>?




Christina
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Re: Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 6 2006, 11:09 PM

I've been on Ortho-tri-cyclen for years. I started taking herbs last August and have not had a single problem.

Im taking
Fenugreek
Saw Palmetto
Borage Oil
Multi-Vitamin
Maxi-Hair Vitamin

I have asked my family DR, 2 nurses, and my pharmacist and they say it will NOT have any effect of the effectiveness of the pill.

However, you can ask your own people and see what they say. Or if you are really worried about it, I'd use a back-up method. Though I personally do not think it is necessary......and also not as fun ; )




Ada
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I Feel better now!
June 7 2006, 6:21 AM

Thank you for your help Christina, now that u're saying that u asked a doctor and 2 nurses, now i feel so much better! And about the back up method.. i dont think my husband would be "thrilled" at all!! I'll start with my routine!! HAppy boobie growing to you! and thanks!!



Anonymous
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Re: Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 7 2006, 10:15 PM

Ive been on BC and herbs together for going on 4 months and I am fine. I have been growing. The only thing is this past month I experienced bleeding for a few days about 10 days after my period, but this has happened to me in the past, so Im not too worried about it.




Christina
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Re: Herbs and Birth control Pills???
June 7 2006, 11:14 PM

You are very welcome ADA. There have been a whole bunch of women on BCP who are taking herbs as well with no side effects or lack of effictiveness.

I know what you mean about your husband not being "thrilled" about a back up method ; ) he he

Good luck. Be sure to let us all know what your routine will be and then how you are doing with it.




Ada
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thinking about trying Wonderup
June 8 2006, 6:20 AM

Thank you so much you all !! and i will post my routine as soon as i start it.. 'cause now i am debating doing the herb routine or trying wonderup... i tried "vanity" but i only got the fullness (no growth) and only in the first month, and i've heard a lot of positive comments on wonderup, so i was thinking i should give it a try... has it worked for any of you girls?