Does the use of an adaptogen (maca and shatavari) reduce the effectiveness of single-component contraceptive pills?
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Shatavari provotzirujet matochnyje krovotechenija i rost kandidy v kishechnike! Vsego 2 raza popolzila kaplita v nos "cephagrain" s etoj drianju i "poluchite, raspishites'". Tak chto esli ne hotite dlinnye, obilnye, chastye, s pucheniem zhivota i boliami, disbacteriozom i rosttom kadidy albicans, bud'te s etoj somnitel'noj substantiej ostorozhnee.
Klaudia Ćwiąkała Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
To @Maggie: In this case, the decision is yours. The likelihood of a significant interaction is small, but it cannot be completely excluded - there is a risk that the contraceptive protection of the pills may be weakened and the risk of pregnancy will be greater than the manufacturer declares. In this case, it is best to give up supplementation for the duration of the use of the drug.
So if I use these adapotgens, I should use double contraception, does the use of pills in this case not make sense at all?
Klaudia Ćwiąkała Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
I do not find information that the use of Maca root extract affects the effectiveness of single-component contraceptive pills. However, when it comes to Shatavari extracts (Asparagus racemosus), caution should be exercised, because the saponins contained in them may have a hormone-like effect. Studies in rats have shown that extracts from this plant, especially at high doses, caused an increase in the concentration of hormones LH, FSH, estradiol and progesterone. Further research is needed to conclusively determine the effects of Shatavari on fertility and the effectiveness of hormonal contraception. I encourage you to read the texts: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/ziola-lecznicze-i-preparaty-ziolowe