Question 1

have any of you tried black cohosh for menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Studies indicate that the active ingredient in remifemin - black cohosh- can reduce hot flashes by up to 50%. Remifemin is actually one of the best studied commercially available black cohosh remedies. This herbal med is safe for women who want or need to avoid estrogen- such as women who have had an estrogen dependent cancer.

Question 2

can black cohosh terminate pregnancy?

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Black cohosh: It is possible that black cohosh which is a herb  can cause a miscarriage early in the pregnancy, but later in the pregnancy it can be used to induce labor at five weeks it should work. Good luck!

Question 3

will the herb black cohosh harm an unborn baby?

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Not advisable: Has not been proven safe to take when you are pregnant, u should wait till after the baby is born and after u are done breast feeding.

Question 4

is taking black cohosh good for balancing hormones?

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Black cohosh: Black cohosh helps with vasomotor symptoms of menopause (hot flashes, etc.) but does not "balance hormones".

Question 5

is it normal to experience weight gain with black cohosh?

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not normal but occ.: It is not "normal" to experience weight gain with black cohosh but it does occasionally happen. Known side effects include a "low incidence" of weight gain; i was not able to learn just how common this is but it is relatively rare. However, if it is causing you to gain much weight you may want to consider alternatives. See http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/blackcohosh-healthprofessional/.

Question 6

does black cohosh make pre turm labor and possible miscarage ?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: Blue Cohosh is associated with contractions, black Cohosh is different but because it has estrogen like properties,neither is recommended in pregnancy

Question 7

who should take black cohosh?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Menopausal women with hot flashes are the ones who most frequently use black cohosh.  However, those with breast cancer, other hormone-sensitive cancers, kidney transplants, and liver disease possibly should not use this herb.  Please consult with your own physician about your personal situation.   For more info:  http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/blackcohosh-healthprofessional/.

Question 8

is black cohosh safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you don't have breast cancer, history of blood clots or liver disease. Black cohosh can help with the transition of challenging menopause. It's best to take the lowest dose possible for the shortest time possible. Great question! thanks for asking.

Question 9

what are the side effects for a male taking black cohosh?

Accepted Answer

Good and bad: Can have estrogenic effects... Some good and some not so good. Great review summary-  http://tinyurl.Com/c9defwu.

Question 10

can i take black cohosh if i am having hot flushes? how much?

Accepted Answer

Yes, depending . . .: . . . On what other medicines you're taking and medical conditions you have.  Please consult your physician first.  But in research tests black cohosh (actaea racemosa) has been found to be safe in doses between 40-80 mg/day, for 6 months.  The tablets should be standardized to contain 1 mg of 27-deoxyactein.  For more info, please see: 
http://www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/black-cohosh-000226.Htm.

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