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[buffy26]

Ive had a read through this site to see if I could find anything about Turmeric contraindicating HRT. Some information online reports that Turmeric competes with the HRT for estrogen receptors, which I am interpreting as reducing the effects of the HRT. I started Turmeric a few weeks ago to help with inflammation and body aches, its starting to help me but I do not wish to scupper the HRT benefits , which at the moment are not too brilliant as they stand! Still having night sweats despite 4 gel pumps .  Has anyone else come across this information?

Thank you

[Penguin]

Hi. I've been taking curcirmin elite (a high dose turmeric product) for 18 months now,  longer than I've been on hrt and it hasn't impacted effectiveness for me. I'd keep going with the turmeric (and not adding in any other new products) and see if anything changes. Could you perhaps not be absorbing the estrogen?

[CLKD]

It's usually a loss of oestrogen that causes laxity of muscles = aches and pains.  Lots of Indian recipes have turmeric in, however: it stains. YELLOW  . As long as the body excretes what it doesn't require, there's no harm in giving it a try.

[buffy26]

Hi. I've been taking curcirmin elite (a high dose turmeric product) for 18 months now,  longer than I've been on hrt and it hasn't impacted effectiveness for me. I'd keep going with the turmeric (and not adding in any other new products) and see if anything changes. Could you perhaps not be absorbing the estrogen?

Good to know thanks! Is that the brand name? I’m keen to reduce inflammation in the body in general as my immune system is up in the air, also looking at gut health with my diet. I’m certainly not absorbing HRT as I should be. I’ve got such dry skin on my arms wondering if I should try it on the bottom next! Unfortunately patches didn’t work and I can’t take the tablets due to risks of clots (mum had dvt) determined to keep going as any estrogen is better than zero.

[CLKD]

Buffy26 - do get an appt with a dedicated menopause clinic for proper advice.  There are several ways of delivering HRT some mayB suitable for your medical history.

As oestrogen levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out; skin, deep in the ears, eyes, nostrils, vagina etc..  I find that 'vaseline' hand cream in the yellow bottle really good on hands and legs as well as 'nivea'.  Last week developed a small area of itchy rash for no apparent reason on a buttock, DH applied 'vaseline' which relieved it.  He uses it on his dry shins.

[buffy26]

Thank you CLKD, I did see a menopause specialist for a several appointments privately then we had a lady GP with Menopause as her speciality join the local NHS doctors surgery (yayyy and more please for all ladies!)  so I continued my care there as It was getting quite costly. I will ask her if there are any alternatives to tablets/gels and patches. She said my levels were normal on the last two bloods, but that was on 4 pumps. Apparently my levels should optimal on that dose of HRT so clearly absorption is an issue.

[Penguin]

Hi. I've been taking curcirmin elite (a high dose turmeric product) for 18 months now,  longer than I've been on hrt and it hasn't impacted effectiveness for me. I'd keep going with the turmeric (and not adding in any other new products) and see if anything changes. Could you perhaps not be absorbing the estrogen?

Good to know thanks! Is that the brand name? I’m keen to reduce inflammation in the body in general as my immune system is up in the air, also looking at gut health with my diet. I’m certainly not absorbing HRT as I should be. I’ve got such dry skin on my arms wondering if I should try it on the bottom next! Unfortunately patches didn’t work and I can’t take the tablets due to risks of clots (mum had dvt) determined to keep going as any estrogen is better than zero.

Hi the brand is called Life Extension and the product is called Curcurmin Elite, its capsules, I take two per day. It was originally part of a plan to reduce risk of recurrence of colon polyps but then found out it is good for you in so many other ways too.

[Banjo1973]

Hi Buffy,

I'm sorry this has nothing to do with turmeric, but many women (myself included) have has huge problems with '
'new' oestrogel. Since switching to Sandrena a few months ago those issues all resolved.

Just a thought. Sorry if it's of no use xx

[buffy26]

Hi. I've been taking curcirmin elite (a high dose turmeric product) for 18 months now,  longer than I've been on hrt and it hasn't impacted effectiveness for me. I'd keep going with the turmeric (and not adding in any other new products) and see if anything changes. Could you perhaps not be absorbing the estrogen?

Good to know thanks! Is that the brand name? I’m keen to reduce inflammation in the body in general as my immune system is up in the air, also looking at gut health with my diet. I’m certainly not absorbing HRT as I should be. I’ve got such dry skin on my arms wondering if I should try it on the bottom next! Unfortunately patches didn’t work and I can’t take the tablets due to risks of clots (mum had dvt) determined to keep going as any estrogen is better than zero.

Hi the brand is called Life Extension and the product is called Curcurmin Elite, its capsules, I take two per day. It was originally part of a plan to reduce risk of recurrence of colon polyps but then found out it is good for you in so many other ways too.

I know that brand, its a really well respected one. I will check that out. Thank you also for the insight into colon polyps, I had some and one was unreachable, so to know the benefits there too!

[buffy26]

Hi Buffy,

I'm sorry this has nothing to do with turmeric, but many women (myself included) have has huge problems with '
'new' oestrogel. Since switching to Sandrena a few months ago those issues all resolved.

Just a thought. Sorry if it's of no use xx

Hi Banjo1973, thank you! for sharing about the gel, Sandrena. I hadnt thought about the formulation being the issue. I will read up on this forum what people have been reporting about that.

[Penguin]

Hi. I've been taking curcirmin elite (a high dose turmeric product) for 18 months now,  longer than I've been on hrt and it hasn't impacted effectiveness for me. I'd keep going with the turmeric (and not adding in any other new products) and see if anything changes. Could you perhaps not be absorbing the estrogen?

Good to know thanks! Is that the brand name? I’m keen to reduce inflammation in the body in general as my immune system is up in the air, also looking at gut health with my diet. I’m certainly not absorbing HRT as I should be. I’ve got such dry skin on my arms wondering if I should try it on the bottom next! Unfortunately patches didn’t work and I can’t take the tablets due to risks of clots (mum had dvt) determined to keep going as any estrogen is better than zero.

Hi the brand is called Life Extension and the product is called Curcurmin Elite, its capsules, I take two per day. It was originally part of a plan to reduce risk of recurrence of colon polyps but then found out it is good for you in so many other ways too.

I know that brand, its a really well respected one. I will check that out. Thank you also for the insight into colon polyps, I had some and one was unreachable, so to know the benefits there too!

If that is of interest, then definitely have a look at the Life Extension website and search for colon polyps / colon cancer - they list all of the other supplements and things that reduce risk, and some are so simple to include, like selenium (three brazil nuts!!!)

[paisley]

I take turmeric & it helps so much with my aches & pains. It doesn’t seem to affect my HRT.

[suzysunday]

I tried turmeric for joint pain a while ago.  Is it safe to take long term.  I got put off because it caused a strange colour slight vaginal discharge, well turmeric colour.   I got worried because it resembled blood, but probably wasn't.

[Penguin]

I tried turmeric for joint pain a while ago.  Is it safe to take long term.  I got put off because it caused a strange colour slight vaginal discharge, well turmeric colour.   I got worried because it resembled blood, but probably wasn't.

Are you sure the turmeric caused that? Were you talking it as a supplement? I do know that you have to be careful if on anticoagulants as turmeric can thin the blood in large doses, my mum couldn't take it for that reason. Can't say I've noticed any abnormal vaginal discharge though and have been on a high dose for 18 months, I wonder what in it caused yours.

[CLKD]

It's not a large amount of the herb, to gain continual benefits 1 would have to be swallowing a huge amount.

How 'large a dose' would 1 be taking turmeric in order to thin blood?


It may certainly stain urine.  It's used in Indian cookery - I probably said already  .  Colours rice yellow.