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[Cassie]

Good  morning ladies, I have a rather strange query.... my Dr recommended I try Evening Primose Oil for sore lumpy boobs, I really struggle to swallow capsules or anything much bigger than a thyroid size tab. I am sure he mentioned at some stage that they can, like Utrogestan, be used vaginally, this would suit much better, has anyone tried them like this? Thankyou

[Taz2]

If you Google Evening Primrose Oil Vaginally it will bring up lots of sites. It seems to be used like this mainly in later stages of pregnancy to prepare for labour - I'm not sure why as didn't look it up properly but I think it can help the uterus begin to contract.

Taz x

[Cassie]

Oh gosh I dont really want my uterus contracting just dont want sore boobs anymore, many thanx....

[Hurdity]

Oo-er - never come across that before (vag use of EP oil for boobs). I was prescribed these for the same reason years ago - when they were prescribed on NHS but they are not difficult to swallow as I seem to remember they are quite soft and squashy? Alternatively couldn't you **** them with a pin and squeeze out the oil onto a teaspoon? Not sure what it tastes like though but could mix with orange juice perhaps?

Hurdity x

[Halfpint]

It does mention it here or perhaps try the other things recommended?

http://www.healthywomen.org/content/ask-expert/1287/perimenopausal-breast-tenderness

[Lil Lynn]

My HRT doctor advised evening primrose oil for tender breasts not sure if it works or not. Only tried them orally I bought a brand named Efamol they are a lot smaller than the supermarket 1000mg type but are about £10 a bottle. They are more like the size of seven seas cod liver oil, hope that helps.

[Beautifulprune]

I open the capsules and massage my cuticles I haven't extended the use to other areas but I'm sure it works well albeit a bit sticky

[Smokey]

They also do liquid form see my post on other Evening Primrose thread 🙂

Ann x