A friend of mine recommended it for getting rid of unwanted facial hair and counteracting the negative effects of PCOS. I was wondering if anyone here takes it after surgery? I'm afraid that it might interact with the other vitamins I am taking or that it may speed up hair loss (head hair). Just curious if anyone has had any experience with it. Thanks in advance!

I used it pre-op for PCOS. I saw no benefits and it upset my stomach. No natural supplements really helped my PCOS. Spearmint made it worse! Spironolactone helped the most. I discontinued it post surgery because it has a diuretic effect and I am struggling with water right now. My skin immediately got oily again but so far (knock wood) the cystic acne has not returned. I plan on resuming after I am able to get more water in.

Mint worsens gastritis, follows it could have the same effect on PCOS.