After taking 2 of Heather's peppermint caps, I got severe hot flashes and break-through menstral bleeding. I've been doing some research, and found a paper written by a physician on fennell that states: "The compound, p - Anol, is an active estrogenic agent found in fennel and anise. Diethylstilbestrol (DES), which resembles two molecules of p - Anol linked end to end, is fully as potent as the most active gonadal hormone, estradiol. It can be inexpensively synthesized and is highly active when taken orally. In the past it was used for regulation of the menstrual
cycle, in contraceptives, and to prevent premature labor. However, it has been implicated in certain types of cancer (e.g., cervical cancer in daughters of mothers who were given DES during pregnancy) and its use has been superseded by other, presumably less dangerous, compounds"
The peppermint caps are the ONLY thing I can think to attribute this to. My body must walk a fine line hormonally if that is the case. Any input anyone? Apparently, if you are at risk for breast, cervical or any other type of cancers fennel is not your friend. I'd appreciate any input. I'm not taking any more of them.
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Estrogenic effect of fennel....I think my body is wacky!!
