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I am a male i want to know if black cohosh and fenugreek can be taken together is there any danger?

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Fenugreek is safe.: All these meds have interaction with regular drugs. Fenugreek is okay/.

Answered 3/23/2014

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

None known: There are no known interactions of black cohosh ; fenugreek but little is known about interactions amongst herbs; but herbs are commonly used in combination ; adverse interactions are rare. But i'm curious as to why you'd use it; black cohosh is seldom used by men due to its estrogen-like effects ; has more side effects than most herbs: http://altmedicine.About.Com/od/blackcohosh/a/blackcohosh.Htm.

Answered 9/3/2017

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No danger: Not sure of the benefit, may contradict each other. Could not find much literature of what the black cohash does.

Answered 3/23/2014

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not wise w/o ND guid: Black cohosh is associated with some risk of cancer metastasis (http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/18922910), and not encouraged w/o a naturopath guidance due to potential problems. Fenugreek reported to give 'maple syrup' like odor, which can lead physicians to pursue metabolic workup. Consult an nd or other holistic practitioner if considering.

Answered 3/23/2014

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