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Re: black cohash side effects

Posted By: vicki behr
Date: Wednesday, November 19 2008, at 5:07 p.m.

In Response To: Re: black cohash side effects (Maureen)

> My verdict is still out on using black cohash and > other herbal supplements that contain estrogen-like > compounds for use in reducing menopausal symptoms. And > the reason is because - it's still out for the rest of > the world. There is scientific evidence for and > against the idea that black cohosh has constituents > that act like estrogen and thus can promote growth of > breast cancer cells and encourage metastasis of these > cells. In fact, there are articles discussing its > estrogen activity and others showing that it does not > have estrogenic activity - how can I know without > having my own laboratory! > I think there are women that benefit from black cohash > and other phytoestrogen supplements, but the results > showing the possible negative outcomes leaves my mind > unsettled. So, I'm on the fence saying, "weigh > your pros and cons". How bad are your symptoms? > And you *are* already on HRT? I would so some serious > research as well as have a sit down with my gyn. > Here's some sites to get your research started, arm > you with better information and help you make more > informed decisions: > > http://www.breastcancer.org/research_menopause_background.html > http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/BlackCohosh.asp > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy

Messages In This Thread

Black Cohash
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 8:06 p.m.

Black Cohash Side Effects
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 8:12 p.m.

Side Effects of Black Cohash
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 8:17 p.m.

Black Cohash Dangers
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 8:44 p.m.

Black Cohash Use in Menopause
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 8:51 p.m.

Black Cohash Menopause
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 8:58 p.m.

Black Cohash and Pregnancy
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 9:08 p.m.

Black Cohash Herbal Supplements
Maureen -- Sunday, June 25 2006, at 9:19 p.m.

 

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