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Taking St John's wort during pregnancy.

Ran D Goldman1, Gideon Koren,

  • 1Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont, Canada.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|February 27, 2003
PubMed
Summary

St. John's wort is commonly used for postpartum depression, but its safety during pregnancy is unknown. Due to a lack of reproductive safety data, this herbal therapy is not recommended for pregnant individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Herbal medicine research
  • Reproductive safety studies
  • Perinatal mental health

Background:

  • St. John's wort is a popular herbal remedy for depression.
  • Postpartum depression affects many new mothers.
  • Patient considering pregnancy while using St. John's wort.

Observation:

  • A 23-year-old patient has used St. John's wort for 2 years for postpartum depression.
  • The patient is planning a subsequent pregnancy.
  • Concerns exist regarding the safety of continued St. John's wort use.

Findings:

  • Extensive research exists on St. John's wort, but reproductive safety data is lacking.
  • There are no established data on the risks to the fetus or mother.
  • The safety of St. John's wort during pregnancy remains unverified.

Implications:

  • St. John's wort cannot be recommended as a safe treatment during pregnancy.
  • Further research is needed to assess reproductive safety.
  • Alternative treatments for perinatal depression should be considered.

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