WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2007: Re: PCOS: Peppermint Tea and Effect on Fetus

Re: PCOS: Peppermint Tea and Effect on Fetus

From: Melissa L (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 May 2007 15:38:43 -0500 (CDT)

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I have not been able to find any more info on this, other then the original research study... I also have the same side effect of the PCOS as you describe and have stopped taking the Spiranolact during my pregnancy (it didn't help me either, lol) and have had to give up my twice weekly full face wax because 2 hours or more in the waxing position during pregnancy gets VERY uncomfortable... So, if you have heard anything about drinking the tea during pregnancy and if it is safe or not, please share the info! Thanks in advance!

At Fri, 18 May 2007, SoWhatOfIt wrote: >
>Although PCOS has been ruled out, I've had trouble with excessive hair,
>particularly on my face, and was prescribed Spirolact. It didn't really
>make a difference. Recently, I read the article below (from Web MD)
>about spearmint tea reducing hair growth. I tried it and it works quite
>well provided you keep drinking the tea. Since it does work, my
>question is whether that makes it unsafe to use during pregnancy? In a
>more extensive article from Britain, they say it binds with
>testosterone. Is that a problem for a male fetus? I really like not
>having a 5 o'clock shadow!
>
>http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20070222/spearmint-may-cut-excess-hair-in-women

--
Melissa L, Doula
~A woman's attitude and perception of what the birthing experience will be
greatly effects what she will actually experience.~
Baby #3 Due Sept 13 "Team Pink"
Second baby concieved after PCOS Diagnosis using only Metformin.

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