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Heard a bit about evening primrose oil for peri -- has anyone tried it?

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cat38281
cat38281

What did you take it for? Did it help? And were there any unwanted side effects?

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  • beth58277
    beth58277 cat38281

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    I tried it and it gave me terrible gas pains and stomach issues,. Some people do well with it, but I couldn't tolerate it.

    • cat38281
      cat38281 beth58277

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      Oh thank you for sharing! So it didn't do much for peri symptoms? Or not enough to make it worthwhile I guess?

    • beth58277
      beth58277 cat38281

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      I was only able to take it for a few days, so I really didn't give it a chance for the perimenopause symptoms, I just couldn't tolerate it.

  • toria_07298
    toria_07298 cat38281

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    hi cat, i tried it for period pains years ago it just made me feel sick x

  • debra00564
    debra00564 cat38281

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    i have been using evening primrose for years. Was first given it by the breast clinic foe painful cysts. Have taken it ever since and i find it help some with symptoms. It all depends on how well your body tolerates it i suppose. Worth a try

    • cat38281
      cat38281 debra00564

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      Thank you for sharing! What peri symptoms do you find it helps with?

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