The cost of breast implants and other breast enhancement procedures drive women to go for alternative options. Apart from that, going under the knife may be too big a commitment for some women.

Apart from using a less invasive approach, getting a breast implant may also pose certain health risks. On top of that, women may be required to make return appointments for proper maintenance of gels and other types of implants.

There are several alternative options for women in case they don’t want to have breast implants. Here are some of the most common options:

• Birth control pills
• Breast enhancement pills/capsules
• Topical creams and breast enhancement serums

One of the options that women are looking into is birth control pills. The breast enhancing effects of these pills are the side effect rather than the actual purpose they were designed for.

• Why They Work

Contraceptives work because they contain hormones such as progestin and estrogen that gives women a temporary boob enhancement.

Note that the hormones included in these pills are usually the synthetic versions of the female sex hormones naturally produced by the body.

Doctors would usually consider the risks of using oral contraceptives. They will be determined to be safe for use before they are prescribed to patients.

• Side Effects

There are side effects to using synthetic hormones for breast enhancement. For instance they tend to make women gain weight.

There are also other related side effects to using birth control pills. They include headaches, nausea, tenderness in the breasts, changes in menstrual cycle, and mood swings.

Note that oral contraceptives aren’t exactly breast enlargement capsules even though some women use them as such. Remember that they were designed and tested for birth control in the first place.

Breast enhancement creams and serums provide you with a topical approach. They contain either natural or synthetic hormones.

The safest creams and serums are the ones that contain extracts from herbs like Pueraria Mirifica, Fenugreek, Saw Palmetto, and others.

Another option is to use natural breast enlargement capsules. These capsules (some supplements are in tablet form instead of capsules) contain phytoestrogens or plant sourced estrogens (also known as dietary estrogens).

Phytoestrogens have been found to be helpful for relieving menopause symptoms. There are other health benefits associated with these dietary estrogens.

Here are some of the health benefits that you can get from these capsules:

• Relieves hot flashes
• Provides relief for common menopause symptoms
• May prevent breast cancer
• Promotes heart health
• Treats acne
• Aids in the prevention of osteoporosis

Since breast enlargement capsules contain phytoestrogens, some women may want to try a dietary means to get these hormones naturally. Here are some of the everyday foods that have phytoestrogens:

• Walnuts
• Almonds
• Sesame seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Flaxseeds
• Grapes
• Cranberries
• Strawberries
• Pomegranates
• Carrots
• Apples
• Sprouts
• Mung beans
• Alfalfa sprouts
• Lentils
• Yams
• Miso
• Tempeh
• Tofu
• Soybeans
• Hops
• Licorice root
• Red clover
• Jasmine oil
• Olive oil
• Red wine
• Bourbon
• Oats
• Barley

There are times when some of these foods aren’t available in certain locations. Sometimes you can’t fit them into your current diet.

Some of these foods may not be a good option especially if you have a preexisting medical condition. That is why sometimes the best option is to use breast enlargement capsules.

They allow you to supplement your diet with essential phytoestrogen extracts.

Before you buy any breast enhancement capsule or supplement, one of the first things that you should look for is the ingredients list.

Make sure that the supplement you are going to buy has extracts that are sourced from the best quality herbs. Here are some of the most common ingredients that you should find on any label:

• Bovine Ovary Extract: manufacturers say that this extract stimulates the brain’s pituitary gland. Note however that there are no clear clinical studies that support this claim.
• Wild Yam: this herb is a good source of diosgenin, a type of phytoestrogen. It is best suited for treating PMS and some menopausal symptoms.
• Saw Palmetto: this herb is often used to treat urinary problems. Some studies suggest that it may help with breast enlargement.
• Hops: we all know that hops are used for brewing beer. It contains some phytoestrogens.
• Fenugreek: it is suggested that fenugreek can help give women’s breasts a boost but there is little evidence to support that claim.
• Fennel seeds: extracts of these seeds contain dianethole and photoanethole, i.e. phytoestrogens. Further studies should be conducted to confirm claims.
• Blessed thisle: this herb is used as a folk cure in Europe for hundreds of years. It is used primarily to help increase the production of milk of nursing mothers.
• Pueraria mirifica: pueraria mirifica extracts have been found to be quite promising as a treatment for postmenstrual women.

Note that pueraria mirifica is probably the best ingredient that you will find in breast enlargement capsules. Studies have suggested that its extracts may provide plenty of health benefits, such as the following:

• Skin hydration
• Reduction of wrinkles
• Improves skin elasticity
• Helps to reduce estrogen deficiency
• May help to naturally augment breast size