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Re: possible herbal remedies for fibroid tumor during pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 18:55:25 -0600 (CST)

At Wed, 3 Nov 1999, Audrey wrote: >
>I am currently taking indocin an anti-inflammatory for a fibroid tumor.
>I am about 16 wks pregnant & the tumor is in the uterus w/the child.
>Later, I was put on Zantac to stop a ulcer from forming while taking the
>indocin. Question: Is there an herb like primrose that can be taken
>instead of the indocin?

In a recent issue of "Alternative Therapies in Women's Health" this was discussed and the answer is "no".

Evening primrose oil actually has estrogenic activity, the last thing you want if a fibroid is a problem. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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