how much licorice root

[Coccinelle33]

is dh suppose to take and from when to when? thanks.

[Glittergirl]

I think it's from AF to O but I'm not sure how much. Dh is never consistent with his and i don't really push it as I read online it can have bad effects even erectile dysfunction (LOL which will definitely lower chances of even getting preg)! So I just casually remind him, mine are 450mg.

[lindi]

When I started swaying I took licorice in tincture (40 drops) with white peony (same amount) myself to lower testosterone.

[Coccinelle33]

do you know if it's safe while breastfeeding?

[lindi]

don't think so. it has some pretty strong effects on hormones, and you don't want that getting inside a little one.

[purplepoet20]

saw pallmetto is a little safer while breastfeeding it is often used to increase breastmilk supply... I am only taking 320mg once a day and my son is not affected by it and my supply only increased a little but DS2 needs it.

[praying4princess]

Good question! I read about the bad side affects if taken too long, so I just decided to give it to DH the week and a half before our attempt! Not sure if thats long enough but every little bit helps right?!! The bottle I have says 2 a day so Ive just been giving him the recommended dose! I need his little guy to be functioning right!!!

[atomic sagebrush]

do you know if it's safe while breastfeeding?

It's NOT SAFE when breastfeeding. And it's actually not safe, not just unknown.

PS - licorice is usually not taken be DW in a girl sway because it may raise estrogen.

[atomic sagebrush]

saw pallmetto is a little safer while breastfeeding it is often used to increase breastmilk supply... I am only taking 320mg once a day and my son is not affected by it and my supply only increased a little but DS2 needs it.

I would VASTLY prefer that no one takes SP while breastfeeding. I don't have a good feeling about it esp. when BF a baby boy, they need testosterone.

[atomic sagebrush]

*Licorice Root - 450 mg 3 times a day, only from AF - O (his body needs a break from the licorice root for best results), and it should only be taken for 6 months, then he will need a month‘s break from it (should be timed to include the 2 week break he would be taking anyway, plus an additional 2 weeks. Licorice root will lower testosterone and raise estrogen.

Licorice root has affected the ability of some men to get and maintain an erection. Also, it does carry some risks.

[Coccinelle33]

thanks!!