MSM and birth side effects?

[Hidden_Angel]

No, no I'm not pregnet I'm a young Celibate college studnet. I wanted to know if their could be any long term problems with MSM and birth side effects due to the fact dierty supplement is a blood thinner? When I was using MSM I first had a HORRIABLE peroid then the second time It was barely noctiable but I quiet out of fear of what it could possiably be doing to my peroid (In our family we've had a history of not being able to have children due to birth control and other medcitions) and I've been wondering about this for skin/ nail benfits...


any and all imput is greatly helped

Thanks advance

 

[sareca]

I'm not sure about birth defects or birth side effects but I've had that same thing happen to me before. I just stopped it for a few weeks. When I started back I started with a lower dosage. That's was pretty much the end of it.

ETA: My doctor did ask me to stop taking it before I had surgery.

 

[Hidden_Angel]

tHANKS!

 

[JustKiya]

I took MSM for about 6 months, and saw the lighter period. I stopped taking it two mnths ago, as my hubby and I plan on trying for a baby soon, and within a month, my cycle had returned to its normal amount/flow.

 

[Crissi]

"According to the best available evidence from a clinical trial of 6 grams per day (Kim et al, 2006), MSM has no blood thinning effects."
From: http://www.msmguide.com/msm-practitioner/msm-drug-interaction.html

"Side effects of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)
This is what the currently available research tells us about any side effects with taking MSM (methylsulfonylmethane):

"If you are on a blood thinner (anticoagulant) such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin), consult your doctor before taking MSM. It can occasionally have a blood thinning effect. Some people develop minor gastrointestinal discomfort such as cramping and increased stool frequency with MSM use. In rare cases a skin rash may appear. Stop using MSM if this or any other allergic reaction occurs"

Because no rigorously controlled studies of MSM usage of any length have been done in humans, long term effects are presently unknown. Interactions between MSM and other medications are unknown but these are currently available to us via the research.

Drug interactions

Aspirin
MSM may intensify the blood-thinning effect of aspirin. Use with caution. Consult your doctor before taking together.

Dalteparin Sodium
MSM may intensify the blood-thinning effect of dalteparin. Use with caution. Consult your doctor before taking together.

Enoxaparin Sodium Injection
MSM may intensify the blood-thinning effect of enoxaparin. Use with caution. Consult your doctor before taking together.

Warfarin
MSM may intensify the blood-thinning effect of warfarin. Use with caution. Consult your doctor before taking together.

We advise individuals to consult with their doctor before taking any supplements. It is important that you tell your prescriber or any other healthcare professional who may be treating you that you are taking a product which contains MSM. And you should definately discuss taking Cortaflex with your healthcare professional BEFORE taking it if you have any of these conditions: diabetes, heart problems or heart disease, liver disease, stomach or intestinal problems, an unusual or allergic reaction to MSM, pregnant or trying to get pregnant or breast feeding.

From: http://www.cortaflex-healthproducts.com/Cortaflex-side-effects.php

Hmm since it hasn't been taken by humans for long amounts of time, we don't know all the side effects, hmm this makes me question whether its worth taking? *sighs*