Women can have problems balancing hormones from natural monthly cycles or aging.
Taking herbs that act like weak versions of female hormones or supplements that contain chemical precursors to these hormones can improve your health by improving hormonal balance. Try this page on hormones and women's nutrition . Yes, and no. Multi-vitamins, omega3 fatty acids, and herbs like bilberry can help maintain your health during pregnancy and lactation. Other supplements such as hormone like or hormone gland stimulating herbs such as black cohosh and dong quai, should be avoided if you are pregnant or lactating.