Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: Carol Reed on August 19, 2021, 08:14:11 AM
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Anyone had success with black cohash
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Hi, I've been taking it alongside Starflower oil for roughly 1.5/ 2 years now. I'm peri. I started it hoping it would help my thinning hair, vaginal dryness and libido/moods.
While I found it has helped somewhat, more so initially, with everything other than the hair thickness and growth. I am finding myself feeling the worsening of my symptoms recently.
I don't get hot flushes nor sweats so can't comment if it's helpful for those things.
I feel it potentially does have a strong effect on hormone balancing (but I take 2 so could be the black cohosh alone or the combination) as when I stopped both a while back it stopped my period and I still have a regular cycle . After 6 weeks of it missing I restarted both supplements and 6 days later my period turned up.
I feel it was because of the supplements but could have been coincidence.
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Alternatives shouldn't be taken for more than a few months at a time, then take a break. St Johns Wort should never be taken if 1 is on anti-depressant medication.
They are unlikely to help bladder or vaginal issues which is due to a drop in oestrogen levels. Do read the 'bladder issues' and 'vaginal atrophy' threads, make notes ;-). Some find that Black cohash etc help until their own hormones begin to wax and wane when benefit may be lost.
Do U keep a mood/food/symptom diary, to chart progress? Let us know how you get on.