PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for December, 2000: Re: Black Cohosh Anyone?

Re: Black Cohosh Anyone?

From: Shelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:15:27 -0600 (CST)

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It's my understanding that Black Cohosh has weak phyto-estrogenic properties like soy or tofu. I'm comming to the conclusion that we pcosers DON'T need anymore real or phyto-estrogen. 1)most of us pack enough adipose tissue (fat) to create all the required E. we need. 2)If a person is going to take BCP to treat the symptoms I would think a progestin only (no E) pill would be best. 3) I've been reading about E's detrimental effects on thyroid function and soy milk's (phyto-estrogen)detrimental effects on infants'thyroids.

According to his two books Dr. Lee of natural progesterone fame thinks osteoporosis is caused by a drop in progesterone NOT estrogen. In my very humble opinion I think the only time phyto-estogens even need to be used is to combat things like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. And they should be tried BEFORE starting on synthetic HRT.

At Tue, 5 Dec 2000, Ruth wrote: >
>I have done some researching on the web and found a few studies that
>state that Black Cohosh (herbal remedy) lowers LH levels. The high LH
>levels account (supposedly) for the higher miscarriage rate for PCOS
>patients. Has anyone tried this? I have also heard about PCOS ladies
>using Chastetree Berry (also called Vitex), but this raises LH and
>Progesterone. Anyone got any experience with either of these? I'm on
>the Metformin (for several months) and still no periods. I have had 3
>miscarriages and I am trying to find out more aobut it. Any info would
>be helpful! Thanks! Ruth ;-)

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