Post by max23 on Jan 24, 2019 23:33:02 GMT -5
"Why would you?", you're likely asking, but apparently someone at Marie Claire thought it was a good idea:
"Women’s magazine Marie Claire has been criticised as 'irresponsible' by medical experts, after suggesting that women can insert parsley into their vaginas to induce periods.
According an article that has since been deleted, parsley can help 'kick-start your period' by softening the cervix and levelling hormonal imbalances that may be delaying the period.
The reason is supposedly because parsley is an emmenagogue, a substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow.
'If you’re struggling to find a dish based on parsley, don't panic – the most effective forms are said to be parsley tea and parsley vaginal inserts,' the article states.
However, doctors strongly advise against inserting parsley into the vagina – as it can lead to numerous health risks.
Dr Shazia Malik told The Independent: 'There is no evidence of any benefit to a woman of doing this, and clear risk of significant harm as deaths have been reported.'
Additionally, Dr Sheila Newman said: 'There are ways to manipulate your menstrual cycle and avoid having your period at certain times but they should be discussed with your gynecologist' and that the advice published by Marie Claire is 'irresponsible'. 'There are only a few things that should go in your vagina and vegetables generally aren't one of them.'
In August, a woman died from septic shock and infection after reportedly using parsley to induce miscarriage in Argentina."
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/parsley-vagina-why-start-periods-delay-hormones-tea-doctor-advice-a8733461.html
"Women’s magazine Marie Claire has been criticised as 'irresponsible' by medical experts, after suggesting that women can insert parsley into their vaginas to induce periods.
According an article that has since been deleted, parsley can help 'kick-start your period' by softening the cervix and levelling hormonal imbalances that may be delaying the period.
The reason is supposedly because parsley is an emmenagogue, a substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow.
'If you’re struggling to find a dish based on parsley, don't panic – the most effective forms are said to be parsley tea and parsley vaginal inserts,' the article states.
However, doctors strongly advise against inserting parsley into the vagina – as it can lead to numerous health risks.
Dr Shazia Malik told The Independent: 'There is no evidence of any benefit to a woman of doing this, and clear risk of significant harm as deaths have been reported.'
Additionally, Dr Sheila Newman said: 'There are ways to manipulate your menstrual cycle and avoid having your period at certain times but they should be discussed with your gynecologist' and that the advice published by Marie Claire is 'irresponsible'. 'There are only a few things that should go in your vagina and vegetables generally aren't one of them.'
In August, a woman died from septic shock and infection after reportedly using parsley to induce miscarriage in Argentina."
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/parsley-vagina-why-start-periods-delay-hormones-tea-doctor-advice-a8733461.html
