Question 1

i have pcos and have noticed my hair thinning, im considering taking saw palmetto and would like to see if this is recommended or if it doesnt work

Accepted Answer

PCOS: hair loss: See your gyn provider and ask about the use of a testosterone blocking agent, like Finesteride.  this should arrest the hair loss.  Also inquire about using oral contraceptives to diminish the estrogen effect on the lining of the uterus.  Constant estrogen can eventually cause problems, and oral bcp's will stop ovarian production of estrogen.

Question 2

hey doctor ! is milk thistle, saw palmetto & green tea good for pcos?
can  the pcos patient take accutane for  her acne?

Accepted Answer

There is evidence...: ...for effects of a number of herbal supplements in PCOS:

http://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6882-14-511

the specific herbs you mention don't seem to do much in PCOS, but there are others.

Many PCOS patients are on Accutane for severe acne, but it's a tricky medication with lots of precautions.

Question 3

the only reason i am on birth control pill is due to pcos related hair loss, will adding saw palmetto help hair loss or will it counter birth control.

Accepted Answer

Saw palmetto: There is no evidence that it will help your hair, but evidence that it may interfere with your birth control. Are you on Metformin for the real problem with PCOS and testosterone? That being insulin resistance. If not suggest it to your physician or see an endocrinologist.  Your best bet would be to see a dermatologist for help with your hair loss.

Question 4

i have been reading that vitex & or saw palmetto can help aid female fertility naturally. is this so on either or both of these herbs & are they safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, esp. Vitex: Every person is an individual and nothing works for everyone, but vitex is safe and often very helpful- see http://natural-fertility-info.Com/vitex 
saw palmetto has more specialized use, esp. For those with pcos, so don't recommend for everyone- see http://natural-fertility-info.Com/saw-palmetto-fertility.Html
many on levothyroxine benefit from liothyronine- this can help fertility- see comment:.

Question 5

saw palmetto 10% oil is for male or female?

Accepted Answer

Usually Male: It is usually used as a herbal remedy to treat the prostate, a gland in men, with some questionable effectiveness.  However, it has been used for everything from asthma to breast enlargement, but it is considered ineffective.  (also used for (but ineffective), coughs, colds, baldness, sore throat, chronic bronchitis, chronic pelvic pain, an aphrodisiac, relaxation, migraines, diuretic, infections, .

Question 6

is saw palmetto good for men or women or both?

Accepted Answer

Here is ...: Saw palmetto has been used, studied, and touted for its minor anti-testosterone effect with indirect exaggeration of estrogen effect, and anti-inflammatory effect so to "shrink" prostate, treat acne, baldness... Some users swear by but who knows if those claimers are real users. Clinical experience in investigating these claimed effects is still scanty and inconclusive. So, you decide if money ...

Question 7

my dr. suggested saw palmetto vitamins for my hair loss and a  testosterone suppressant.im a woman.will it do something to me?i dont want to be manly

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Did you have your sex-related hormones tested? Without testing them, how can you be followed for the effectiveness of Rx? As to saw palmetto + vitamins for hair loss, there is no reason or data to support their effectiveness for such use. Most reasonable bid for potentially best possible result is to seek pro-evaluation and counseling from dermatologist. Of course, practicing healthy lifestyle is

Question 8

hi doctor, i'm a girl and i'm 18 years old. i want to grow my breast size. i've read about a man drink tea that includes: fenugreek, fennel seeds, saw palmetto, wild yam and his breast size has gone from 38" to 43". will that recipe work for a female like

Accepted Answer

Breast size: can change with changes in your general body weight/habitus, but otherwise there is no natural way to increase breast size.

Question 9

is saw palmetto safe to take?

Accepted Answer

FYI: The Journal of the American Medical Association reported on a double-blind study that eleven North American clinics conducted on 369 men. The study found that saw palmetto fruit extract failed to reduce urinary tract symptoms more than placebo.

Question 10

saw palmetto, what is the considered best strength?

Accepted Answer

Unclear ...: "Too" many brands of saw palmetto herbal preparations around tout their wonderful health effect to the prostate, but its "real" touted benefits have failed to stand the test of scientific randomized, double-blinded clinical study. As to its "best" strength, it remains unknown/unclear. So, in use, if you will, use it in moderation and see.

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A member asked:

I have pcos and have noticed my hair thinning, im considering taking saw palmetto and would like to see if this is recommended or if it doesnt work

A member asked:

Hey doctor ! is milk thistle, saw palmetto & green tea good for pcos? can the pcos patient take accutane for her acne?

A member asked:

The only reason i am on birth control pill is due to pcos related hair loss, will adding saw palmetto help hair loss or will it counter birth control.

A member asked:

I have been reading that vitex & or saw palmetto can help aid female fertility naturally. is this so on either or both of these herbs & are they safe?

A member asked:

Saw palmetto 10% oil is for male or female?

A member asked:

Is saw palmetto good for men or women or both?

A member asked:

My dr. suggested saw palmetto vitamins for my hair loss and a testosterone suppressant.im a woman.will it do something to me?i dont want to be manly

A member asked:

Hi doctor, i'm a girl and i'm 18 years old. i want to grow my breast size. i've read about a man drink tea that includes: fenugreek, fennel seeds, saw palmetto, wild yam and his breast size has gone from 38" to 43". will that recipe work for a female like

A member asked:

Is saw palmetto safe to take?

A member asked:

Saw palmetto, what is the considered best strength?

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