Question 1

is surgical abortion safe after taking dong quai and black cohosh?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Because the effects of these herbals are not fully understood, you would be best to wait a week before having any elective procedure to allow any effects to clear from your system.

Question 2

could i use dong quai and maca at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Maca: Both together are safe, unless u have history of bleeding problems or taking anticoagulants or have thyroid problem.

Question 3

it is safe to eat fruits while taking dong quai?

Accepted Answer

Depends on amount: Eating a normal amount of fruit is fine, regardless of whether a person is taking dong quai.  Eating too much fruit is not good, because fruit has a lot of sugar.  One can talk with her primary care doctor about how much dong quai is safe, because it is not an fda approved medication (means its purity, effects, and side effects are uncertain).

Question 4

what is dong quai for?

Accepted Answer

Dong quai: Dong quai  (Chinese angelica) has been used to assist women with a variety of conditions to include PMS, menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, anemia related to menses, etc.

Question 5

please help what is dong quai for?

Accepted Answer

Chinese angelica: Dong quai has been used by women for PMS, pelvic pain, menstrual cramps and other associated issues.

Question 6

do i need prescription to get dong quai?

Accepted Answer

No, but not safe 4 u: Dong quai is available without prescription but do not use when pregnant! it can cause uterine contractions & increase risk of miscarriage. As a doctor who specializes in herbal medicine i caution against using any herb in pregnancy without proper medical supervision. See http://voices.Yahoo.Com/dangers-dong-quai-pregnancy-8471611.Html & http://www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/dong-quai-000238.Htm.

Question 7

i have been taking dong quai for one week  and i just found out im 11weeks pregnant. is my baby going to be ok?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Hopefully, you have stopped this now. Best Wishes

Question 8

i didn't know i was pregnant and i took dong quai the first two weeks, i'm 6weeks   right now is my baby gonna be ok?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: Most likely yes. But any concerns must be addressed in person with your obstetrician. They will do all of the tests, the scans and such. I wish you well with your pregnancy.

Question 9

can dong quai cause miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It has been used for centuries for this purpose.

Question 10

is it bad to take dong quai during early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Dong Quai: Yes. It is not to be taken at all in pregnancy. It has hormonal effects that can interfere with pregnancy.

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