Oregano Oil and Pregnancy

Hi Lusine, Current research hasn't shown any studies or health warnings that Oil of Oregano can affect the blood supply or lining of the uterus. There is some research that indicates Oil of Oregano may affect the absorption of iron; and research hasn't shown this affects the uterine environment. If you have concerns you may want to discuss this with your OB/GYN specialist. Here is more information on oil of oregano side effects that you may find helpful.

Kevin, you are 100% wrong about the safety of oregano oil and Pregnancy. Taking oregano oil internally causes contractions of the uterus and causes miscarriage. I learned this the hard way! I hope that this website is updated to warn women so that people that do a quick search don't get wrong information.

Reply: Hi Mel, Thank you for your posting and I'm so sorry to hear about your experience with Oil of Oregano.

It has always been the intention of this site to provide helpful and accurate information; based on any available research and personal experiences.

I would be very interested in any studies or research you may have that shows taking Oil of Oregano internally causes contractions of the uterus and causes miscarriage.

This could be a very important factor to consider when using this natural oil and I think other visitors to this website will also want to know of this possible side effect from Oil of Oregano.

Again, thank you for your posting and I wish you good health.

Kevin

Sometimes human scientific studies can't be done when the non-scientific evidence suggests that patients may be put at too great a risk.

However, I do have this reference for you. "Oregano should not be used during pregnancy as it stimulates menstruation and may cause miscarriage."

Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publishers, 1998, 181.

Of course a woman should always consult with her physician, but word to the wary...

I used high doses of oil of oregano for a month to cure stomach trouble, which I self-diagnosed as H. Pylori (stomach bacterial infection.) Nothing I tried over a 5-year period helped my gastritis. Well, I'm here to tell you that oil of oregano totally cured this problem. However, even though I am post-menopausal, it caused me to have a short period, along with very swollen and tender breasts. Luckily, these unpleasant side-effects stopped as soon as I quit taking the oil of oregano. So, ladies, I would advise against taking this supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive.