Black cohosh and Gas: What Users Say

• 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."