Women's Health

Does biotin interact with birth controll pills?

Currently there is no data to suggest that biotin supplementation negatively interacts with Oral Birth Control Pills.  Most of the research actually suggests the... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Is it safe to take a daily dose of 5000 mcg of Biotin for the sole purpose of improving the quality of hair and nails?

Although this dose is way above the RDA for biotin it is a common and often effective recommendation for the support of hair and nail growth.  No significant toxicity... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

I started taking Wild Yam pills for various reasons. I have heard this can make your breast size increase is this true? My mother uses wild yam cream and she says her breast size never changed but...

Wild Yam can be helpful for balancing certain issues related to female hormones.  It is thought to do this by gently stimulating certain receptors on cells that are... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

I have heard that fenugreek can increase your production of breast milk is this true? If not is there anything I could take to increase my supply?

It is true that many women report that fenugreek can help improve breast milk production.  Fennel is another herb widely thought to increase breast milk production.  The... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Hi there. Ive recently started taking some evening primrose oil pills to help with a skin condition. I was just wondering, is there any chance these could be reacting with my PCOS pill...

I do not foresee any potential interactions between the Evening Primrose Oil and your Metformin.  There is nothing in the literature to suggest that this is a... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Hi, Im in the twenty second week of pregnancy, and suffer from terrible tension headaches. I have been prescribed by my docter paracodal tablets which dont seem to be having any effect. Could you...

Dear Jodi,

Due to the fact that you are pregnant, the list of herbal supplements that are safe for you to use is very limited.  However, there are some items that may be able to... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

In the hope of having a baby I take prenatal vitamins daily. Could this cause excessive urination?

Most prenatal vitamins contain ingredients similar to a regular multivitamin with the addition of some extra folic acid, iron and possibly DHA.  There are no... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Dear Doctor I am a 48 year old female with normal thyroid levels and no indication of menopause yet. I have absolutely no sex drive. Ive been like this for about 5 years. The only factor I can...

One of the most common side effects of antidepressant and antianxiety medications is loss of libido.  Although it sounds like you have decreased... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Dr. Passero, I am nursing a 9 month old baby boy and was told by a friend that B100 is an excellent vitamin to be on to regulate low levels of anxiety. Should I take it while Im nursing? Thank...

High potency B complex vitamins are generally recognized as safe in breastfeeding.  However, there is no telling how your baby will react to... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Hello Doctor, My husband and I are trying to conceive but still no luck for us.  I am not sure whether this is relevant......my husband once took...

Conception has so many complex factors involved.  Many men take Evening Primrose Oil for its wonderful health benefits, particularly for the... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Dear Dr Passero I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and am 35 years old. I wish to know which of the Vitabase products are best for my condition? Should I take the Blood Sugar and PMS products? My...

Most women with PCOS have difficulty with blood sugar issues.  High blood sugar is one of the main characteristics of PCOS and it is very... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Can you explain what polycystic ovarian syndrome is?

Women who have irregular menstrual cycles or have trouble conceiving may have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), one of the leading causes of infertility in women. PCOS is a multifactorial condition... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. L. Sorensen
Category: Women's Health

I have heard that evening primrose oil can really help with menopausal symptoms. How much would you recommend on a daily basis?

What you have heard is true.  Evening Primrose Oil can be very helpful at alleviating many female hormonal complaints including PMS symptoms and some menopausal... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

Hi, My daughter has had pcos for a few years, she has tried bc pills, but still was lossing hair, is there a complelete multi vitimin to help with pcos symptoms.

PCOS or Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is characterized by several symptoms including insulin resistance, elevated testosterone levels and poly cystic ovaries.  The... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health

This is very uncomfortable for me to discuss however, I really need some advice so here it is.... I am 49 yrs old I haven’t had a period in 5 years, I am now in a relationship and here lies the...

I am assuming you are taking the Ursodiol tablets due to a diagnosis of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.

Unfortunately, there is not a lot know about why people get this condition. Some think it... Read_More »

Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: Women's Health