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Shatavari? #11592 09/24/08 07:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado Redhorn82 OP member
OP Redhorn82 member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado	Hello again! I am wondering if anyone here has tried Shatavari in place of domperidone, and if so, how did it work for you? I've read really promising research on it. I'm just wondering because I'm about to start the accelerated protocol, but I have to wait to get the domperidone. While I am waiting, would it be good to take Shatavari and Goat's Rue, and then start the accelerated protocol with Loestrin (Microgestin) and domperidone when the dom arrives? I'm very eager to get the ball rolling. Thanks! Cara R.

Re: Shatavari? Redhorn82 #11596 09/25/08 02:38 AM
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Nona extra helpful experienced member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176	Hmmm never heard of Shatavari. Can you elaborate on that? Adoptive mommy to 4 , Last 2 adopted nursed. Youngest nursed till she was 5! Raising 2 grandbabies, as infants they were raised on donor breast milk

Re: Shatavari? Nona #11603 09/25/08 01:14 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 13 Arizona D Danielle member
Danielle member D Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 13 Arizona	WOW~ Came here to ask the same question about Shatavari. I have been reading more and more about it and wondered if anyone had anything to comment. Hopefully someone some information and we'll learn something new.

Re: Shatavari? Danielle #11605 09/25/08 03:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado Redhorn82 OP member
OP Redhorn82 member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado	Hi Danielle, I see we're thinking along the same lines then! Shatavari is an herbal galactagogue and supposed to be comparable to domperidone in increasing lactation. Here's a site with a little info: http://www.lowmilksupply.org/shatavari.shtml Also, you can do a Google search with the terms "Shatavari lactation" and come up with many sites. I was just wondering if it would be good to start on that and Goat's Rue while waiting on the domperidone. I know domperidone is also used in treating gastric disorders... does anyone know its affect on gallbladder disease and spastic colon (also known as IBS)? Looks like it might actually be helpful, but I'm a little wary, nonetheless.

Re: Shatavari? Redhorn82 #11607 09/25/08 08:35 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member
Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho	I have heard Lenore mention Shatavari. But I don't really have any info on it. Redhorn I am also not sure about the type of BCP you are planning to take. The recommended are Ortho 35 or Yasmin they need to have the right mix of hormones in them. Last edited by Lalle; 09/25/08 08:39 PM. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

Re: Shatavari? Lalle #11609 09/25/08 09:31 PM
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Nona extra helpful experienced member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176	I would love to have Lenores input on this. When she has the time to pop in and chat. Oh Lenore my dear come out come out where ever you are???? Adoptive mommy to 4 , Last 2 adopted nursed. Youngest nursed till she was 5! Raising 2 grandbabies, as infants they were raised on donor breast milk

Re: Shatavari? Nona #11613 09/25/08 11:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado Redhorn82 OP member
OP Redhorn82 member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado	What about Microgestin, is that ok? It's listed under the accelerated protocol I believe. Is Microgestin the generic form of Loestrin? I do also have an Rx for the progesterone 'mini-pill' if I need extra progesterone. I am not sure if my doc will give me a script for Yasmin.

Re: Shatavari? Redhorn82 #11614 09/25/08 11:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado Redhorn82 OP member
OP Redhorn82 member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado	And thanks for all the replies! ~~Cara R.

Re: Shatavari? Redhorn82 #11640 09/28/08 04:27 AM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado Redhorn82 OP member
OP Redhorn82 member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Lafayette, Colorado	Does anyone know which Microgestin BCP is suggested for the protocol? I have some Microgestin 1/20 on hand but I'm not sure if it's the right one. I admit I am a bit scared to try Yasmin after all the side effects I've read that it can cause. I am not sure how my body will react to it. I have a history of terrible migraines. I am open to taking Microgestin with extra progesterone if need be, and taking Shatavari with it until the domperidone arrives. Any suggestions?

Re: Shatavari? Redhorn82 #11652 09/28/08 10:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176 Nona extra helpful experienced member
Nona extra helpful experienced member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176	the 20on the Microgestin BCP is not enough. This one is 1/20 you need 1/35. This one does not have enough estrogen. Adoptive mommy to 4 , Last 2 adopted nursed. Youngest nursed till she was 5! Raising 2 grandbabies, as infants they were raised on donor breast milk

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