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Re: Fibrocystic breasts and primrose oilFrom: Pat (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 10 Aug 2002 10:53:09 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for your research, Victoria. I will say this is a farily standard recommendation among health care providers, and I have not seen any significant or even minor side effects. Is there something specific stated as a side effect ? I have several reputable texts about breast conditions, and EPO is recommended for breast tenderness. As always, folks can choose to use it or not. I persoanally have found significant improvement and no side effects, and none of my clients have expressed any concerns about side effects. EPO is an Essential Fatty Acid, which means the body cannot produce it on its own.These contain Omega 3 and Omega 6, which have been shown to be good for us (and lacking in many diets) And, EPO is a rich source of these Essential Fatty Acids, such as linoleic acig and gamma linolenic acid. The EFAs in EPO seem to have an anit-inflammatory efect, and thus has helped folks with eczema. Some cases of headaches, mild nausea or soft stools has occured. I noticed immediately when I started taking 1-2 capusles/day that my hair got silker. So, folks can decide for themselves whether or not they want to use it. Certaintly benign compared to some of the prescription medications for breast tenderness, that have significant side effects and potential long term risks. I am specificlly referring to EPO for breast tenderness, not fibrocystic breast disease. I agree it is uncelear whether or not it is helpful for fibrocystic breasts. Pat
>>Breast pain (mastalgia) and macroscopic breast cysts present commonly. Mastalgia may be improved by dietary manipulation to reduce saturated fat or supplement essential fatty acid intake. Fatty acid profiles were measured in women with mastalgia and breast cysts, before and during treatment with evening primrose oil, a rich source of essential fatty acids. The fatty acid profiles of both groups of patients were abnormal, with increased proportions of saturated fatty acids and reduced proportions of essential fatty acids. Treatment with evening primrose oil improved the fatty acid profiles towards normal, but this was not necessarily associated with a clinical response.>> <<these are bromocriptine, danazol, evening primrose oil, and tamoxifen. No ideal agent exists and the choice of drug will depend on efficacy, side effects, and cost.>>
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