Evening Primrose Oil

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Angeldance 1812
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by Angeldance 1812 on Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:53 pm

Evening Primrose Oil

I have been given Evening Primrose Oil as I can't take HRT and was having a great deal of discomfort in my breasts. Are there any side-effects I should watch out for?

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Dr Heather Currie
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by Dr Heather Currie on Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:55 am

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Evening primrose oil can help breast tenderness but is unlikely to help menopausal symptoms. I am not aware of significant side effects.
I would be interested to know why you are unable to take HRT--there may well be a genuine reason but there are many myths around HRT and there are very few women who absolutely cannot take HRT
Best wishes
Heather Currie
See more at www.menopausematters.co.uk
Dr Heather Currie
Associate Specialist Gynaecologist
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

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