Women’s Health Flashcards
– mg daily of ginger for pregnant women
1500
should not be used near the end of the third trimester
ginger
2 important things in Bilberry
induction of menses
smooth muscle-relaxing
drinking—— of Chamomile tea a day, one week prior and first five days after menstruation for a three months
two cups
side effect of Chamomile
allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, dermatitis, GI upset, lacrimation, and sneezing.
ginger effective with
metoclopramide and vitamin B6 and ondansetron
Bilberry may be associated with
increased risk of bleeding and lowered blood pressure and blood glucose.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
due yo lack of progesterone
Red clover may be prudent to avoid in women with
breast cancer
twice a day given for 8 days, starting 3 days before menses,
reduces pelvic pain, along with other symptoms compared to placebo
Bilberry 6 months to a year.
Red clover extracts are safe when used for up to —- in medicinal amounts
3 years
Chasteberry interact with?
dopamine agonists (eg, levodopa), and contraceptives
ginger ttt —– not ttttt
nausea not vomiting in the first trimester
Black cohosh can be adulterated with
Actaea species
decreasing bleeding after childbirth and lactation
Chasteberry
phytoestrogen
Red clover
Persons with liver disease should avoid
black cohosh
Black cohosh should be discontinued at —- if no relief
It may continue for — if relief
3 months
1 yr
reduce follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) release while
increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) and prolactin release
Chasteberry
Drug interactions occur with estrogen containing products and medications that are metabolized by the P450 CYP3A4 pathway such as midazolam
Black cohosh
PTS with miscarriage, vaginal bleeding, or clotting disorders should avoid ?
ginger
during late pregnancy to facilitate childbirth
Red raspberry
pre-eclampsia
Red raspberry
