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01-26-2013 at 8:11 AM
aa1293
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Maca Root for fertility

Has anyone heard of or had experience using Maca Root for fertility?  I was doing some research on ways to naturally regulate my hormones once I get off the pill this month and I saw this kept coming up. Apparently is helps balance hormones which can in turn make it easier to get pregnant.

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01-26-2013 at 8:51 AM
PugMum
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I used it as a supplement while training for my marathon. It gave me a ton of energy and has muscle repair properties. I don't know the effects on boosting fertility, but it is known as the natural viagara for men and women.  
01-26-2013 at 8:58 AM
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I wouldn't recommend touching any herbal supplements without the supervision of your doctor. Some of them, especially if not needed, can screw with your system.
01-26-2013 at 10:13 AM
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I took it for about 6 months about 4 years ago. I eventually got pregnant, but on my own.

Since you have not ended your bcp yet. I would say to not to take anything until your body regulates. You should really know what is "normal" for you.



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01-26-2013 at 10:34 AM
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Slapptastic:
I wouldn't recommend touching any herbal supplements without the supervision of your doctor. Some of them, especially if not needed, can screw with your system.

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DX with Non-IR PCOS in October 2012.
Missing RIGHT tube due to a prior surgery to remove cyst-zilla (40 lbs!) at age 12.
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Cycle #8 with 50mg Clomid & TI = BFN
Cycle #9 with 50mg Clomid & TI = No response.
Cycle #10 with Clomid 100mg + Ovidrel shot = BFN
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01-26-2013 at 6:18 PM
Jzyla
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I took maca for 6+ months in my TTC journey, but only as prescribed by a naturopathic physician. It was used to support my adrenal glands, which were not functioning 100%.

Herbs & supplements like maca, vitex, & evening primrose oil are often brought up on forums and websites like these and women are often desperate for anything they think can be helpful. Maca CAN be helpful in the right situation... but it's like saying antibiotics can be helpful - you need to have the problem they are designed to fix and you need to have the dosage and timing that is right for your body. Otherwise, you can actually do damage.

Definitely wait and see how your body handles regulating itself - lots of women can function quite normally through this process. If you have major issues after that, then consider your doctor or natural health practitioner.


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Progesterone: normal
Ovulation: normal
TV Ultrasound: normal
HSG: normal
Day 3 FSH: normal

But 2.5 years and still no baby.....

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