Evening Primrose Oil Increases Fertility?

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Infertility can be a difficult problem to treat, and modern interventions can be effective but very expensive. So it's not surprising that some people look to herbs and supplements as a possible alternative treatment, with some looking to evening primrose oil for increased potency. conception.

1. What is Evening Primrose Oil?

Evening Primrose Oil is native to North America, has yellow flowers and blooms at night. That is why it is also known as evening primrose oil. According to American tradition, different parts of the primrose plant, such as leaves and roots, can be used medicinally. Evening primrose oil is made from the seeds.

2. How is Evening Primrose Oil Used?

Evening primrose oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid. These acids help your body fight inflammation. Evening primrose oil is sold in pill form and is usually taken directly. There are some cases of using evening primrose oil contained in capsules to apply directly to the skin, damaged skin.

3. Effects of Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil has a number of effects in the treatment of a number of conditions such as:
Eczema: taking evening primrose oil capsules helps you deal with itchy skin, dryness and redness caused by eczema. out. Osteoarthritis: People with diabetes with high blood sugar can cause nerve damage. This causes numbness, pain, and joint pain. Taking evening primrose oil supplements has been shown to reduce these symptoms Beauty: using evening primrose oil helps women fight the aging process, fight wrinkles. Evening primrose oil serums are also popular with many women Premenstrual syndrome: Evening primrose oil helps treat premenopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, irritability... Hyperactivity: a study in children aged 6-12 years with ADHD, after these children took evening primrose oil and fish oil for 6 months. Symptoms of ADHD have decreased, children are more attentive and act less impulsively. Hot flashes: Using evening primrose oil helps relieve the discomforts of perimenopause and menopause. Evening primrose oil alleviates hot flashes caused by menopause and osteoporosis: some studies have shown that taking evening primrose oil, fish oil and calcium can help slow down Osteoporosis process Although evening primrose oil offers many benefits, if used incorrectly, it can cause headaches and stomach upset. You should use evening primrose oils for 6 months or less because they are safe. If you want to use evening primrose oil for a long time, consult your doctor.

4. Evening primrose oil increases fertility

Infertility is a difficult problem to treat and modern interventions can be effective but very expensive. So it's not surprising that some subjects look to herbs and supplements, such as evening primrose oil, as an alternative treatment.
However, there is no evidence in the medical literature to support herbs or supplements for the treatment of infertility. Based on studies showing that herbs, evening primrose oil and some supplements to increase fertility are inconclusive. Some of the herbs studied include:
L -carnitine: used to treat male infertility, studies have failed to show sperm production and motility in men using this combination. acetyl-L-carnitine and L-carnitine. Vitamin E: One study found an association between taking vitamin E and improved sperm motility in men with low sperm counts or poor sperm motility. Other studies show no improvement in male fertility when vitamin E is combined with vitamin C or selenium. Coenzyme Q10: A few studies suggest that coenzyme Q10 may improve sperm count or motility, but this has not been shown to improve the chances of pregnancy. Another study found that coenzyme Q10 could improve egg quality in mice, but the study results have not been confirmed in humans. More research is needed to determine if such findings lead to improved fertility. Folic acid: Although some research suggests that folic acid taken with zinc can improve sperm count, more research is needed to determine if this affects conception. Vitamin C: Some preliminary research indicates that vitamin C may help some types of female infertility. More research is needed to clarify whether vitamin C can improve fertility in men and women. Although herbal supplements are often marketed as "natural," this does not mean they are safe. Therefore, care must be taken when choosing to use herbs. As can be seen, there have not been any studies that show that evening primrose oil increases the ability to conceive.

5. Who should not use evening primrose oil?

Evening primrose oil does not combine with some drugs. Avoid using evening primrose oil if you are taking blood thinners such as warfarin. Medicines such as lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor) that cause high cholesterol may not work best when combined with evening primrose oil. Some HIV medications and medications for serious mental and emotional disorders also interact with evening primrose oil. Before combining evening primrose oil with other drugs, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Pregnant women should not take evening primrose oil because of the possibility that it may cause complications of labor and premature delivery. If you are going to have surgery, you should stop taking it at least 2 weeks in advance to avoid increasing bleeding. People with epilepsy, schizophrenia, and those under anesthesia who take evening primrose oil are more likely to have seizures.

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Articles refer to sources: webmd.com, healthline.com, mayoclinic.org