Can I take Semaine with birth control?Updated 22 days ago

We specifically formulated PMS & Period Support so it can be taken with birth control without adverse side effects. So, you can take it with the confidence that treating your unwanted PMS and period pain symptoms won’t render your birth control method less effective.

We consider that our customers may be treating or managing symptoms of several conditions, including but not limited to endo, fibroids, PCOS, PMDD, high blood pressure, frequent UTIs, HRT, etc. We formulate our supplements with this in mind.

There are several herbs that could affect how well your form of birth control works, specifically if it contains synthetic hormones. The herbs below are typically used to treat symptoms of PMS, menopause, or other medical concerns like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, digestive issues, etc. None of these ingredients are in our Period Support supplements. 

• Vitex/Chasteberry – Commonly used to treat PMS, menopause, acne, or infertility, it may influence hormone levels. On its own, this could be helpful, but when paired with birth control pills, it could render it less effective.
• Don Quai – Used to treat PMS, menopause, cramps, and irregular periods, it has estrogen-like effects, and when studied in rats, changed the estrous cycle. Its ability to manipulate female hormones may make it unsafe to take with hormonal birth control.
• Black Cohosh – Typically given to treat symptoms of menopause, PMS, and arthritis, it’s also used to induce labor. It has the ability to modulate female hormones which means it may interfere with the effectiveness of hormonal birth control. It is especially important to avoid this herb if you are taking a low dose estrogen or progesterone-only birth control.
• St. John’s Wort – Some use it to treat mild or moderate depression and sleep disorders. A study shows that those who took birth control pills at the same time as John’s Wort had higher rates of breakthrough bleeding and an increased breakdown of estrogen in their bodies. These are signs the contraceptives might not work as well as they should.

Other herbal remedies that may affect how well your birth control pills work

• Saw Palmetto – Some have tried this herb for hair loss.
• Alfalfa – Used for kidney, bladder, and prostate problems.
• Garlic pills – These are taken for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other heart and blood diseases.
• Flaxseed – This is used for digestion problems like severe constipation and IBS.