Saw Palmetto - Mestranol, Norethindrone Interaction

Interaction Details

Mestranol, Norethindrone is classified as belonging to the following category: Contraceptive Drugs

Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs.
Saw palmetto might have antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, it might interfere with contraceptive drugs taken concomitantly.

Interaction Rating

Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

Pharmacist Analysis

There is evidence to suggest that saw palmetto, a commonly used herbal supplement, may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs due to the herb's potential antiestrogenic effects, which may interfere with the hormonal balance needed for effective contraception.

Contraceptive drugs work by regulating hormones in the body, preventing ovulation, and creating an unfavorable environment for fertilization. However, when saw palmetto is taken concomitantly, it may interfere with these hormonal processes, reducing the effectiveness of the contraceptive drugs.

While there is still much research to be done on the potential interactions between saw palmetto and contraceptive drugs, it is important to speak with a healthcare provider before taking any new supplements or making changes to current medications.

There is evidence to suggest that saw palmetto, a commonly used herbal supplement, may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs due to the herb's potential antiestrogenic effects, which may interfere with the hormonal balance needed for effective contraception.

Contraceptive drugs work by regulating hormones in the body, preventing ovulation, and creating an unfavorable environment for fertilization. However, when saw palmetto is taken concomitantly, it may interfere with these hormonal processes, reducing the effectiveness of the contraceptive drugs.

While there is still much research to be done on the potential interactions between saw palmetto and contraceptive drugs, it is important to speak with a healthcare provider before taking any new supplements or making changes to current medications.

There is evidence to suggest that saw palmetto, a commonly used herbal supplement, may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs due to the herb's potential antiestrogenic effects, which may interfere with the hormonal balance needed for effective contraception.

Contraceptive drugs work by regulating hormones in the body, preventing ovulation, and creating an unfavorable environment for fertilization. However, when saw palmetto is taken concomitantly, it may interfere with these hormonal processes, reducing the effectiveness of the contraceptive drugs.

While there is still much research to be done on the potential interactions between saw palmetto and contraceptive drugs, it is important to speak with a healthcare provider before taking any new supplements or making changes to current medications.

References

• Di Silverio F, D'Eramo G, Lubrano C, et al. Evidence that Serenoa repens extract displays an antiestrogenic activity in prostatic tissue of benign prostatic hypertrophy patients. Eur Urol 1992;21:309-14.

Saw Palmetto - More Interactions

Saw Palmetto interacts with 173 drugs

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