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18 Cards in this Set
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Chaste Tree (Vitex) |
Vitex agnus-castus Modulates oestrogen activity PMS: use for 3 menstrural cycles until improvement Menstrual cycle regulation: Can correct irregularities, due to low pogesterone Peri-menopause: corresting the low progesterone levels Interactions: Dopamine agonists (competitevly binds D2), COC |
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Ginger |
Zingiber officinale N&V in Pregnancy: up to 1g/day |
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Raspberry Leaf |
Improve the labour length: Not proven effective but safe to use A/E: GI upsets, due to high tannin levels Interactions: High tannin levels can reduce mineral absorption (seperate by 2 hrs) C/I: can worsen constipation, GI discomfort and PUP all common pregnancy Sx |
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What vitamin is counter-indicated for women trying to increase lactation? |
High doses of B6 have shown to supress lactation. |
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What herb has the best data to support lactation? |
Fenugreek |
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Black Cohosh |
Cimicifuga racemosa Menopause: may releive Sx of hot flushes, night sweats and sleep disturbences, shown to be equivilent to HRT. SERM activity. Takes 4-6 weeks to take effect. Evidence for the MOST effective herb Breast cancer: May have effects on oestrogen-receptive cancer (SERM activity) Precautions: has been linked to hepatotoxicity, avoid in liver damage. |
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Soy Isoflavones
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Menopausal symptoms Especially hot flushes >30mg/day 1 study comparable to eostrogens |
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Red Clover
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Menopausal Sx Small reduction in hot flushes Poor level of evidence |
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Sage
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Menopausal symptoms, after 8 weeks Safe at therapeutic doses Avoid: Pregnancy and lactation |
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Panax (Korean) Ginseng
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Sexual arousal in menopause probably effective for all women (Siberian Ginseng not for this indication) |
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Wild Yam
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Contains compound that can produce progesterone, hormones and steroids BUT not biological active forms Therefore, NOT effective |
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Damiana
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Female Sexual dysfunction good results in combination product |
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Shatavari
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NO clinical evidence as - aphrodisiac - promote conception |
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Pygeum |
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Reduction in nocturia increased peak urine flow |
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Saw Plametto
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Adjunct to prostate surgery BPH inhibits the enzyme 5α-reductases that inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotesostterone possible improve urine outflow (mild cases) Male pattern balding topical or oral application increase hair growth. A/E: GI intolerance, best taken with food
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Panax Ginseng
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Erectile dysfunction low libido male infertility |
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Horney Goat Weed |
NOT rated for sexual dysfunction A/E: N&V, dry mouth, fever, tachyarrhythmia. Can cause aggressiveness, irritability or respiratory arrest with long term use Interactions: May increase risk of bleeding, hormone therapies and MAOI |
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Tribulus
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Increased libido and sexual function (men) limited evidence Increased sports performance No increase in muscle mass after 5 weeks A/E: GI disturbances, Exceptionally high libido CI: androgen sensitive tumours Pregnancy and breast feeding |
