Question 1

can taking black cohosh cause a miscarriage?

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Black Cohosh: Black cohosh can stimulate uterine contractions.In early pregnancy that can result in miscarriage:  in late pregnancy,  preterm labor.  Not advisable to take if pregnant.  The dosage that causes miscarriage varies from woman to woman. Best to avoid use during pregnancy.

Question 2

can black cohosh of a 680mg each pill dosage taken twice a day cause a miscarriage?

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Black cohosh ?'s: 680 mg twice a day will usually not cause a miscarriage.

Question 3

how much time does it take dong quai/black cohosh to work for miscarriage?

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Black cohosh?: Many miscarriages will resolve on their own without help. Black cohosh is not typically used for this purpose and probably will not help. If your miscarriage is not resolving, it may be time to seek medical help with your OB/GYN.

Question 4

im just over 10 weeks pregnant but i want to have a natural miscarriage. if i take black cohosh and vitamin c will it work?

Accepted Answer

Trying to miscarry?: Abortion medicine is by prescription, so a woman goes to her Ob-Gyn doctor (or a women's clinic) to be evaluated for it. Whether or not medicine can be used also depends on the age of the baby fetus (the number of weeks pregnant). The doctor will talk with the patient to be sure that the patient is making a good permanent decision, because abortion is a hard decision for any woman to make.

Question 5

remifemin (black cohosh) cause high blood pressure?

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Not reported: Black cohosh has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. One listed potential complication may be low blood pressure.

Question 6

how does blue cohosh cause miscarriages?

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Causes contractions: Wisdom says: avoid this in most all cases. There are certainly some who know how to make good use of ancient herbal therapies, but very few. This is powerful stuff and quite toxic. Action is complex, but vaso-constriction is part of it. It induces labor regardless of the readiness of the fetus. Steer clear or be prepared for facing a medical emergency.

Question 7

who should take black cohosh?

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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

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

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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.

Question 10

can black cohosh terminate pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

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!

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