Black cohosh and Bloating: What Users Say

• Old...
• October 28, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I'm looking at these comments as I have a bloated, heavy abdomen since starting b.c. I regret taking it, as I think maybe it's that that's making me feel so ugly. I have not eaten more, but I have put on weight. So I am definitely getting off it and off to see my gyno for HRT. Sod the natural spenny route. The sites I found this cure for hot flushes certainly did not mention the bloated, heavy, fart-making effects that black cohosh has. If I wasn't feeling depressed before taking this, I certainly am now!!! All the best to you from a 55-year-old bag."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I had horrible side effect symptoms from black cohosh! Bloating, farting, feeling like I needed to poop all the time, I even accidentally sharted my pants! My breasts were sore and a little bit of blood came out of my vagina."

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I’m taking black cohosh in the Estroven form for about 5 days for peri-menopause irritability and starting of night sweats. Yesterday, I began to have extreme cramping, bloating, and gas. I couldn’t understand why because since juicing celery every day for 4 months, all of my gastric problems went away completely. Today is the second day of this unexplained gas, cramping, bloating, and pain, although it’s better than yesterday, I am thinking it is very likely this medicine. Plus, I also feel it’s messing with my psyche, I’m much more sensitive and subdued, and that’s not me. I’m going to stop this right away and see if I get better. Will let you know."

• Net...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I had a hysterectomy at 48, and for the first couple of years after the surgery, I suffered mild menopausal symptoms. For a year now, the hot flashes have been so intense, and emotionally, I occasionally experience overwhelming sadness. Because of my health concerns regarding HRT therapy, I decided to try an herbal supplement containing black cohosh. I took two capsules before bedtime as directed. The next day, I was fine. I again took two at bedtime, however, the second day was much different. I was extremely bloated and experienced mild diarrhea and 'crazy' flatulence! I honestly don’t believe I have ever experienced so much gas in my life! I’m so happy that I didn’t have to go anywhere. Black cohosh is no longer an option for me. Sadly, I’ll just have to soldier through this challenging period called menopause."

• Coa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2020

For Herbal Supplementation "I started black cohosh 1 week ago for perimenopause and just realized, after thinking I was experiencing a kidney infection or maybe even about to pass a stone, that it is from this supplement! I've never had any issues with either my entire life, but something has been very wrong. Very nauseous, daily throbbing headaches, and extremely bloated! I am so thankful something told me to look this up! In the trash they shall go!!!!"

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I took 150 mg a day for about a week when I woke up one morning with debilitating dizziness. I could barely move all day. The next day was a tiny bit better, but this continued for several days. I thought I had vertigo! I was a little nauseous, so dizzy, headaches, felt heavy, was retaining water, my stomach was bad, and I was so bloated (the way I used to feel before my period). I finally realized that it must be the black cohosh, and sure enough, read about all the possible side effects that I didn’t know about. I stopped taking it about 5 days ago, and I’m very slowly starting to feel better. If you are someone who is sensitive to medication, DO NOT TAKE THIS!! It literally made me sick."

• Sho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been on this product (Estroven) for 2 weeks. I know, it says that hot flashes will stop after a month, so stick to it, BUT I then began to have knife-sharp cramping and bloating like a period. I started having extremely dark and cloudy urine and, on top of that, anxious thoughts and moodiness, like I was on my period!!! I couldn’t understand it, I actually just thought I was getting sick until I read the side effects of Black Cohosh (NIH health black-cohosh). I thought with it being all natural, I would have a good experience. No, I didn’t. And it can cause liver damage! No, thank you!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2021

For Herbal Supplementation "I began taking a compound supplement with black cohosh because of a recent PCOS diagnosis and hot flashes. I immediately noticed the lack of hot flashes and night sweats, but the side effects were too intense to continue use. After 1 month, my weight increased significantly, I felt heavy and tired, I was constantly bloated, and my usual constipation worsened. I would not recommend taking black cohosh unless it is prescribed to you. For reference, I am 31 and have never had issues with weight gain in the past."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2023

"I figured I would try these as they say they are helpful in balancing hormones. I am not in menopause but am 48. It took me less than a month and a half to realize these pills were causing me weight gain. My whole body just puffed up and I looked super bloated, everywhere. This is not something I'm used to. I stopped taking them about 2-3 weeks ago, and I have lost that unexpected bloat and extra weight gain. I'm not taking these anymore. I need it to work with me, not against me."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2021

Black cohosh for Postmenopausal Symptoms "Perfect once you can get past the diarrhea, which doesn't last. Hot flushes have gone, which is good as I work nights. I'm a little bit bloated but can deal with that."