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Does taking St John's Wart change the effectiveness of the birth control pill?
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∙ 17y ago
I have heard that St. John's Wart can decrease the effectiveness of Birth Control as well as certain antibiotics, seizure medications, etc. on Planned Parenthood and other medical websites. If you really want to make sure you can take it without lowering the effectiveness of your birth control, I would suggest talking to your doctor. :)
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 13y agoSt. John's wort can interfere with drugs processed by liver enzymes either causing an increase in toxicity or a decrease in effectiveness.
As far as BCP, the effect is a decrease in the effectiveness and some doctors will increase your dose by 1/3 in order to keep up the level of protection from pregnancy. St Johns wart also causes an increased risk of sun sensitivity when taken with BCP and/or antibiotics.
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Will St johns wort affect birth control?
Yes, St John's Wort can decrease the effectiveness of birth control up to 50 percent
St johns wort and birth control pill?
Probably not a good idea. St. Johns Wort can decrease the effectiveness of the pill, if you need that medication, take it, but use a back- up method meanwhile
What types of things can make the birth control pill ineffective?
Not taking them is the biggest reason behind BCP failure. Antibiotics used to control TB can have an effect on hormones and some medications to control seizures or St Johns Wart a herbal mood drug.
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There are no household pills that you should be taking for that reason. This also depends on how you want to change it.. if you are feeling low you can get St johns wort which is relatively cheap and over the counter. But if you are feeling this way maybe you should consult a doctor.
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Can using herbal supplements cause bleeding while taking birth control pills?
Birth control pills contain synthetic hormones which are detoxified in the liver. Many herbs either speed up or speed down liver detoxification. Therefore herbs may help to eliminate the synthetic hormones quicker (reduce effectiveness of synthetic hormones), or slow down detoxification (increase effect of synthetic hormones). So yes, herbs could have an effect. St. Johns wort is perhaps the one that can most effect the liver and contraceptive medication (at least that was what was drilled into me in school).
Can you take st johns wort and not take 5-HTP for good resultsSome articles suggest taking them both. But i would like to only take st johns wort and not 5-HTP. will i see improvements taking it alone?
AnswerOf course you can take St Johns Wort alone, and you will still see some improvements. 5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid and would help to intensify the results of the St Johns, but is not compulsory. Try out the St Johns and see how effective it is. If you do not see any effects - then you may want to add 5-HTP. As with all herbs, results very dramatically from person to person.
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