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Author Topic: Using valerian root while being on HRT  (Read 1876 times)

Sichoice

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Using valerian root while being on HRT
« on: May 08, 2024, 06:12:59 PM »
Has anyone used or have an opinion on using valerian root alongside HRT?

I have been using gel and taking progesterone tablets, but even though my hot flushes have calmed down, my sleep cycle is still awful. Cannot remember when I last slept through the night. Because of this I’m thinking about taking valerian tablets, but not sure if this is OK.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you ☺️
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CLKD

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Re: Using valerian root while being on HRT
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2024, 06:50:45 PM »
 :welcomemm:  I don't know about valerian so can't help much  ::)

Hopefully some1 will be along with advice.
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Hurdity

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Re: Using valerian root while being on HRT
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2024, 07:46:38 PM »
Hi - I don't know anythig about valerian root either but as far as is given in the product info, the only herbal preparation that is contra-indicated when using oestrogen is St John's wort and then only because it might increase the metabolism of oestrogens - whoich would just mean the oestrogen might be less effective.

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