Case report, 2010
Does black cohosh cause blood clots and fluid retention?
One woman using black cohosh developed blood clots, fluid retention, and liver inflammation. This is rare, but doctors should consider it in women with these symptoms who are using black cohosh.
What they did
Case report describing one woman who used black cohosh for menopausal symptoms and developed serious side effects.
What they found
She developed coagulation activation (blood clot formation), fluid retention in her lower legs, and transient liver inflammation.
What it means for you
Black cohosh is usually well tolerated. However, it can occasionally cause serious complications including blood clots and leg swelling. Women using black cohosh who develop leg swelling should seek medical attention. This is based on one case, so we don't know how often this happens.
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About the study
- Original title
- Coagulation activation and fluid retention associated with the use of black cohosh: a case study
- Authors
- Zimmermann R, Witte A, Voll RE et al.
- Journal
- Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society
- Year
- 2010
- Study design
- Case report
- What was tested
- Black cohosh
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.3109/13697130902939921
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