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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Evening Primrose Oil Benefits

Health Encyclopedia: Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Alternative Names

Mammary dysplasia; Benign breast disease


Treatment

Self care may include restricting dietary fat to approximately 25% of the total daily calorie intake, and eliminating caffeine.

Performing a breast self-examination monthly, and wearing a well-fitting bra to provide good breast support are important.

The effectiveness of Vitamin E, Vitamin B-6, and herbal preparations, such as evening primrose oil are somewhat controversial. Discuss their ...

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Breast: premenstrual tenderness and swelling
...periods. Danazol, a synthetic androgen (male hormone), may be used in severe cases when the potential benefit is thought to outweigh the potential bad side effects. Call your health care... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
...However, studies vary as to its effectiveness for PMS symptoms and two rigorous studies reported no benefit. It may be helpful for relieving breast symptoms.Flaxseed Oil. Flaxseed oil may help... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Other Treatments
...TreatmentsNontraditional TreatmentsNearly 60% of patients try some form of nontraditional remedies. Research on any benefits is slim and there may be some danger with many remedies commonly used... Read more »
Hepatitis: Symptom Management
...thistle, there has been no evidence that these herbs are helpful for hepatitis. Studies on milk thistles benefit have been mixed. Some studies have indicated that milk thistle may help improve... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Lifestyle Changes
...study suggested it may be helpful for patients with chronic hepatitis B. It is not known if it has any benefit for cirrhosis. Pork is high in the vitamin, but more healthful sources include dried... Read more »

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