Menopause Matters Forum

Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Diggers on May 21, 2023, 08:37:09 AM

Title: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Diggers on May 21, 2023, 08:37:09 AM

Does anyone take sea Buckthorn, I’m thinking of trying it to help with VA but just wanted to know if it’s ok to take alongside systemic HRT and Vagifem.

I also read it helps with Rosacea which would be an extra bonus for me.

Does it help.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Flossieteacake on May 21, 2023, 09:18:00 AM

I do. :) I also take HRT and Ovestin cream. I have found it helps me with vaginal dryness.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: DottyD68 on May 21, 2023, 09:47:04 AM

I do and have been for 3-4 years. I started taking it before I started HRT specifically for my dry eyes. I have avoided any obvious symptoms of VA, so far,  so I don't know if it has helped in that area without me knowing.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Diggers on May 21, 2023, 10:58:50 AM

Any particular brand? I was looking at Pharma Nord capsules.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Flossieteacake on May 21, 2023, 11:19:24 AM

Quote from: Diggers on May 21, 2023, 10:58:50 AM

Any particular brand? I was looking at Pharma Nord capsules.

I buy Holland and Barret or Healthspan capsules.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: DottyD68 on May 21, 2023, 12:47:15 PM

I buy PharmaNord from H&B. I try and buy them when there is some sort of offer on as they are quite expensive.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Nas on May 21, 2023, 12:49:07 PM

Ive just bought the Pharmanord brand.
They had better work as very pricey! :o

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Florrie2 on May 29, 2023, 07:40:05 AM

I haven’t managed to find out if it helps with VA if you’ve had your cervix removed? I wasn’t sure what it stimulated.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Kathleen on May 29, 2023, 08:08:21 AM

Hello ladies.

I have also just bought some Sea Buckthorn Oil capsules and I also think they are expensive! The instructions are to take two capsules a day for two weeks and then one a day after that. No idea why!

My friend used to take them and she has never been on HRT. She had some Va symptoms but they were mild. I think she has since added some topical Oestrogen but only occasionally.

Let's hope we all see some improvements.

Take care ladies.

K.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Flossieteacake on May 29, 2023, 09:54:19 AM

Quote from: Kathleen on May 29, 2023, 08:08:21 AM

Hello ladies.

I have also just bought some Sea Buckthorn Oil capsules and I also think they are expensive! The instructions are to take two capsules a day for two weeks and then one a day after that. No idea why!

My friend used to take them and she has never been on HRT. She had some Va symptoms but they were mild. I think she has since added some topical Oestrogen but only occasionally.

Let's hope we all see some improvements.

Take care ladies.

K.

I agree with you there. They are expensive. It is handy when they have them on offer. The ones they sell on Amazon work out about £17 a month. I hope they work for you.

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Cara999 on May 29, 2023, 10:51:01 AM

I previously took the H&B ones but recently started health and her menopause tablets which have sea buckthorn in, work out cheaper for me xx

Title: Re: Sea buckthorn supplement
Post by: Haydo on May 29, 2023, 02:35:45 PM

I take the Pharma Nord ones and wouldn’t be without them, for VA and dry eyes.