Question 1

can you take evening primrose oil while on birth control pills and does one have an effect the other?

Accepted Answer

: There is a difference of opinion on the interaction of these medicaments and I suggest taking a look at this link and also asking you Doctor about this: https://www.quora.com/Can-you-take-Evening-Primrose-Oil-and-Birth-Control-Pills-simultaneously

Question 2

does sea buckthorn oil make birth control pills less affective? what about black seed oil?

Accepted Answer

: Since the FDA doesn't investigate these supplements for contaminants, interactions with medications, harmful side effects or claims of efficacy, most physicians don't endorse their use. Your pharmacist may have some information for you.

Question 3

does clary sage oil decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Who knows?: There are not enough studies to show a benefit from this supplement and there are likely not enough to show definite interactions with bcp's.  Ask your doctor, or just say no to herbal drugs that are not well studied.  See http://www.rxlist.com/clary_sage/supplements.htm

Question 4

do sea buckthorn oil capsules interfere with birth control pills in any way?

Accepted Answer

Not known: Sea Buckthorn is a natural product and studies studies comparing it's effects on most drugs are not available.  it may have some benefits in atopic dermatitis. It may slow blood clotting and may increase the chance of bruising or bleeding when taken with other medications that slow clotting such as aspirin or plavix. It should be discontinued prior to any surgery.

Question 5

does diffusing spearmint oil (or any essential oil) effect the effectiveness of birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

No: Diffusing oils does not effect birth control. However, there is growing evidence that these oils can cause damage to your lungs and that vaping things with oils can cause severe lung/respiratory problems. Small amounts in well ventilated areas should be fine. and certainly would not interfere with birth control.

Question 6

can i take a peppermint oil capsule if i'm on birth control pills? will it decrease the effectiveness? i took it 2.5 hours later

Accepted Answer

You can take: Peppermint oil will not decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.

Question 7

teenage girl. never had oily skin, now whole face is oily. will this ever get better/get back to normal skin? would birth control pills reduce oil

Accepted Answer

Yes, this may: change to become less oily, once you are through puberty, although there is never a guarantee. Birth control pills regulate hormone levels and are used for some girls to treat acne, especially if other treatments are not helping. Please discuss this with your doctor if you're considering that treatment.

Question 8

does cod liver oil effect birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

No: Cod liver oil contains high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D. Is there a reason to believe that you are deficient in those?? Do you liv above the Arctic Circle?? Or work at the South Pole station?? Or do you have lupus where you really should have very limited sun exposure? Just eat a good varied diet and you should get more than enough A and D. And NO, it should not affect BCP absorption!

Question 9

i would like to start taking peppermint oil capsules to help with some stomach issues. will they decrease the effectiveness of my birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

No, it won't : Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications

Question 10

i read that fish oil pills will interact with birth control pills. can fish oil pills make cryselle weaker & cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil & OCP: There is no scientific documentation of a definite interaction between fish oil and oral contraceptives. The 2 are considered safe taken together. See the link : http://m.Voices.Yahoo.Com/birth-control-pills-fish-oil-there-interactions-10976840.Html.

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Does diffusing spearmint oil (or any essential oil) effect the effectiveness of birth control pills?

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I would like to start taking peppermint oil capsules to help with some stomach issues. will they decrease the effectiveness of my birth control pills?

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