jjkrhbb

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I was wondering if I can take Saw Palmetto when ttc?

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Diagnosed:
PCOS 7/2005
GERD 2005
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea 5/2008
Hypothyroid/Hashimotos 9/2008

Meds:
Armour 1 grain as of 9/16/2008
Soy CD 1-5 (cd 1/2-120mg and cd3-5 160mg)
NPC after O
5 HTP 100mg/day
Iodoral 50mg/day
Protonix when needed
Multi-Vitamin daily

Christie_Anne

Hmm from what I know, doctors don't recommend it because saw palmetto suppresses androgens, and a lack of androgens can lead to fetal deformities.

Also, I would do a search on these message boards to check, and if possible ask your doctor as well. Hope this helps!

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Dx'd Oct 2008 & started alternative medicine route after stopping bc pill in June.

Current regimen:
ADHS Dietary Supplement
Testo Quench (w/ Saw Palmetto)
Spearmint tea - 2-3 cups/day
Cinnamon in unsweetened soy milk
No grains, dairy, alcohol, sugar & salt
30 min. cardio & strength training every other day
Yoga once a week

1 week in: acne clearing up, chronic dandruff GONE!, and ovulated for the first time in I don't remember.

CarmenSandiego

Just to echo Christie_Anne's sentiments, saw palmetto is not advised when ttc:

From a naturopathic physician:

" However, Saw Palmetto is contraindicated in women who are pregnant, nursing or trying to conceive due to its effects on hormones."

http://www.eclecticphysician.com/arc...on=Nbr&Nbr=153