Evening Primrose Oil

Last week I consulted a RE back in Europe and he mentioned that he recommends for patients with Endometriosis Evening Primrose Oil. He said it would be ideal for me start taking it for 60 days before we start the induction. 

Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a plant with yellow flowers that bloom in the evening. The mature seeds of this plant contain vitamin E and approximately 7-10% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is a fatty acid and it is mostly used as a dietary supplement for treating problems with inflammation and auto-immune diseases. GLA is also used in the body to produce prostaglandins. 

Prostaglandin prevents inflammation, stops cells from multiplying and prevents blood clots (all problems that we need to treat when diagnosed with endometriosis). It also, lowers cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, fixes defective T-lymphocyte immune cells (important for cancer, allergies, and infections), and maintains salt and water balance, nerve conduction, and gastrointestinal function.

Evening Primrose Oil has been called the most sensational preventive discovery since vitamin C. It is currently being studied all over the world as a treatment for aging problems, alcoholism, acne, heart disease, hyperactivity in children, symptoms of menopause, multiple sclerosis, weight control, obesity, PMS and schizophrenia. It has so many preventive and therapeutic qualities that it has become a standard part of recommendations of many herbalists for maintaining youth and preventing disease.

Evening Primrose oil and fertility

Evening primrose oil may increase the quality of cervical mucus, making it a more fertile medium for sperm. Fertile cervical fluid helps sperm remain alive and mobile for several five days inside the uterus and fallopian tube, enabling conception to take place, even if ovulation occurs days after intercourse. The lubricant Pre-Seed also offers a sperm-friendly transport medium that mimics natural body secretions and cervical fluids.

How to use

It should only be taken from menstruation to ovulation. The dosage taken should be 1500mg to 3000mg per day.

Side Effects

The reported side effects that occur with evening primrose oil use include:

• nausea, headache, indigestion, stomach pain, soft stools, stomach discomfort and loose stools may be indications that the dosage is too high. If any of the side effects persist or worsen, contact your health care provider immediately.

I started taking it from Sunday. I am not sure if I should keep taking Fish oil as well. I just hope I don’t get extra Lb with all this oil I am taking. From the beginning of this year I already gained 4 pounds. I am very skinny though, and both doctor and acupuncturist expressed concern about it.