Conceive Tea for Fibroids: Benefits, Safety, and How to Use

Herbal “conceive teas” are widely marketed to support fertility and hormone balance, and some claim benefits for uterine fibroids. If you’re curious whether these blends can help, it’s important to understand what’s in them, what the evidence shows, and how to use them safely—especially if you’re trying to get pregnant.

What are fibroids—and why do teas enter the conversation?

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are benign growths in the uterus that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, pain, and sometimes fertility challenges. They’re common—up to 70–80% of women develop fibroids by age 50—and risk varies by age, family history, and race/ethnicity (Office on Women’s Health; ACOG).

“Conceive tea” is a marketing term rather than a medical category. Blends often include herbs such as green tea, chasteberry (Vitex), red raspberry leaf, dong quai, ginger, turmeric, or black cohosh. Because these are sold as dietary supplements, they are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, and quality can vary between products (FDA).

Potential benefits: What does the evidence say?

Green tea extract (EGCG)

Among commonly included ingredients, green tea’s catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has the most direct, albeit preliminary, evidence in fibroids. A small randomized controlled trial (RCT) of women with symptomatic fibroids found that 800 mg/day of green tea extract for 4 months reduced fibroid volume and improved quality of life compared with placebo (Roshdy et al., 2013, PubMed). These findings are promising but need confirmation in larger, longer studies. General information on green tea’s uses and safety is available from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH ODS).

Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)

Chasteberry is often marketed for PMS or cycle regulation. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) notes that evidence supports its use for some PMS symptoms, but there’s no high-quality evidence that it shrinks fibroids (NCCIH: Chasteberry). It may affect dopamine pathways and pituitary hormones, so it should be used cautiously when trying to conceive and discontinued if pregnancy occurs.

Other herbs commonly found in “conceive” blends

• Red raspberry leaf: Traditionally used for pregnancy/labor; clinical evidence for fibroids is lacking. Safety in early pregnancy is uncertain.
• Dong quai: Limited evidence, potential to increase photosensitivity and bleeding risk; may interact with anticoagulants (NCCIH: Dong Quai).
• Black cohosh: Used for menopausal symptoms; not proven for fibroids. Rare liver toxicity has been reported; avoid in pregnancy (NCCIH: Black Cohosh).
• Turmeric/curcumin: Anti-inflammatory; no robust studies for fibroids. May interact with anticoagulants (NCCIH: Turmeric).
• Ginger: Evidence supports use for nausea and menstrual pain, not fibroids; potential interaction with blood thinners (NCCIH: Ginger).

Bottom line: Aside from small studies of green tea extract, there isn’t strong evidence that herbal teas shrink fibroids. Teas may help some people feel better (hydration, warmth, comfort), but they should not replace proven treatments when symptoms are significant.

Safety first: Key considerations if you’re trying to conceive

• Supplements aren’t FDA-approved for efficacy or safety. Manufacturers are responsible for their own quality control, and products can vary widely in ingredient amounts and purity (FDA; NIH ODS: What You Need to Know).
• Pregnancy and early conception: Many herbs lack safety data in pregnancy and may affect uterine activity or hormones. Discontinue herbal blends once you may be pregnant unless your clinician advises otherwise (NCCIH: Complementary Health and Pregnancy).
• Medication interactions: Herbs like dong quai, ginger, turmeric, and green tea (high doses) can interact with blood thinners, antiplatelets, stimulants, and more. Chasteberry can affect drugs acting on dopamine pathways.
• Liver considerations: Rare cases of liver injury have been reported with certain botanicals (e.g., black cohosh). Choose reputable brands and monitor for symptoms like dark urine, jaundice, or abdominal pain; stop use and seek care if these occur.
• Bleeding risk: If you already have heavy bleeding from fibroids, avoid herbs that may increase bleeding risk (e.g., dong quai) unless cleared by your clinician.

How to use “conceive tea” if you choose to try

If you and your clinician decide a trial is reasonable (for example, a green tea–based blend), use these practical steps:

• Know every ingredient. Read the Supplement Facts label. Avoid proprietary blends that don’t list precise amounts.
• Start low and go slow. Begin with one cup daily to check tolerance. Many teas suggest 1–3 cups per day; do not exceed label directions.
• Timing with conception efforts. If trying to conceive, limit to the follicular phase (before ovulation) and stop once ovulation is suspected or a pregnancy test could be positive—unless your clinician provides different guidance.
• Duration. Reassess after 8–12 weeks. If there’s no symptom improvement, discontinue. Do not use as a long-term sole therapy for significant symptoms.
• Quality matters. Look for third-party testing seals (USP, NSF, ConsumerLab). Prepare tea with freshly boiled water and steep per directions (often 5–10 minutes) to extract constituents without overconcentrating.
• Monitor and document. Track cycle length, bleeding days, pad/tampon use, pain scores, and any side effects. Share this log with your clinician.

Who should avoid herbal conceive teas

• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals (unless advised by a clinician)
• People on anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or with bleeding disorders
• Those with liver or kidney disease
• Anyone undergoing fertility treatments (IUI/IVF) unless cleared by their reproductive endocrinologist
• People with known allergies to any listed herb

Evidence-based options for fibroid symptoms

If symptoms are affecting quality of life, talk to your clinician about approaches with stronger evidence:

• Medications: Hormonal contraceptives, levonorgestrel intrauterine system, tranexamic acid for heavy bleeding, GnRH agonists or antagonists for temporary size reduction (ACOG).
• Procedures: Myomectomy, uterine artery embolization, radiofrequency ablation, or focused ultrasound—depending on your goals for fertility and fibroid characteristics (ACOG).
• Lifestyle adjuncts: Maintain a healthy weight, manage blood pressure, and consider a diet rich in fruits/vegetables; while not curative, these may support overall reproductive health (see OWH).

Takeaway

Some “conceive teas” include ingredients—most notably green tea extract (EGCG)—that have limited but intriguing data for fibroid symptoms. However, most blends lack rigorous evidence, vary in quality, and may pose risks in pregnancy or with certain medications. If you’re considering a tea, choose a transparent, third-party–tested product, use it short term, and involve your clinician in the decision—especially if you’re actively trying to conceive or have significant symptoms. For many people, evidence-based medical therapies remain the most reliable path to symptom relief and fertility planning.

References and resources

• U.S. Office on Women’s Health: Uterine Fibroids – womenshealth.gov
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): Uterine Fibroids FAQ – acog.org
• FDA: Dietary Supplements – fda.gov
• NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Green Tea Fact Sheet – ods.od.nih.gov
• NCCIH: Chasteberry – nccih.nih.gov
• NCCIH: Dong Quai – nccih.nih.gov
• NCCIH: Black Cohosh – nccih.nih.gov
• NCCIH: Turmeric – nccih.nih.gov
• NCCIH: Ginger – nccih.nih.gov
• RCT: Green tea extract for fibroids (Roshdy et al., 2013) – PubMed
• NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements—What You Need to Know – ods.od.nih.gov
• NCCIH: Complementary Health Approaches and Pregnancy – nccih.nih.gov