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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Coffeedrew on November 08, 2018, 09:20:20 PM

Title: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Coffeedrew on November 08, 2018, 09:20:20 PM
I drink different teas peppermint or spearmint.I also want to know if one called throat coat is safe to drink on Spiro?I already had some. My throat is sore from allergies and the tea is soothing.
Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Jessica on November 09, 2018, 12:15:32 AM
Hi @Coffeedrew peppermint and spearmint teas are testosterone lowering products and your doctor should be consulted if you have been prescribed Spironolactone.
In particular 'throat coat' has warnings to consult your physician if you are taking diuretics or potassium depleting agents.  Spironolactone have both those actions.

Hugs, Jessica
Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: KarynMcD on November 09, 2018, 01:10:59 PM
Quote from: Jessica on November 09, 2018, 12:15:32 AM
In particular 'throat coat' has warnings to consult your physician if you are taking diuretics or potassium depleting agents.  Spironolactone have both those actions.

Nitpick: Spiro is potassium sparing not depleting.
Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Faith on November 09, 2018, 03:51:12 PM
definitely confirm with Dr. on all of them

Peppermint does little to nothing for HRT so should be safe as for as detrimental effects go in that regard.
Spearmint is way bad for kidneys. If you have any kidney issues, stay clear.

Throat coat is primarily licorice. Read all the bad concerning that
Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Coffeedrew on November 09, 2018, 06:26:47 PM
I like tea. Any safe recommendations?
Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Jessica on November 09, 2018, 06:43:44 PM
Quote from: Coffeedrew on November 09, 2018, 06:26:47 PM
I like tea. Any safe recommendations?

Camomile
Lemon anything (zinger, ginger etc)
Green
Orange pekoe
Black
Mandarin orange spice
Cinnamon rose
Sleepytime

And many others
Just look for any warnings and avoid the three above unless you consult a doctor.
There may be others that may interact poorly with spiro, so use the google for any unknowns.
Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Coffeedrew on November 09, 2018, 10:02:09 PM

Thank you.
Are hair nails and skin gummies safe?
Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Allison S on November 11, 2018, 02:08:15 PM
Quote from: Coffeedrew on November 09, 2018, 10:02:09 PM
Thank you.
Are hair nails and skin gummies safe?
They should be, but ask your doctor to be safe.

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Title: Re: Is tea safe on HRT?
Post by: Coffeedrew on November 11, 2018, 07:40:17 PM
Thanks.