Anyone used maca??

[little_O]

Has anyone used a herbal supplement called maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng? I've heard it's great for regulating hormones and helping with fertility. Has anyone used it before?

Thanks!

[springchicken]

I've just started and heard great things about it. it's great for your man to take also.

have you also heard about angus cactus? good for helping ovulation to occur (if that is an issue) there is a version called Vitex by blackmores.

best of luck.

[kimmi]

To be honest I don't know much about it. My only piece of advice is to speak to a herbalist before taking anything. You want to make sure you are being productive with your supplements without taking any risks.

Take care x

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[little_O]

I've tried chaste tree (vitex) but it hasn't done anything and I have read up that it helps regulate by stimulating progesterone production, but from a blood test I am slightly low in estrogen so I was looking at other options. Let me know how you go springchicken

[Nai]

I used Macca root powder before falling pregnant with DD2 - I was on a 6w cycle after coming off the pill and I got pregnant first try after using the poweder to help regulate my cycle. It was foul tasting though!

[mummydreamer]

i *think* i've heard something about it. don't have any experience with it though. if i were you i'd go into your nearest health food shop, they would be able to help you out.

[blessedatlast]

I used Maca for a few days.. It actually made me vomit the taste was so bad! So I didn't take it for long! I think you can get tablets though, they were just more exxy.. I'm probably not much help, but I have heard good things. I just couldn't stomach it. Good luck

[luna moth]

Yes! I took the capsules, moved gradually from one a day to four a day, then gradually back down when I got my bfp.

I fully credit it with sorting me out and helping to create this little girl (I think it made her a bit cuter too) It gave me a huge energy surge, no other side effects, although it repeats on you a little bit.

Vitex didn't work for me either. I took it when we weren't ttc and it screwed my cycle around.

[little_O]

Thanks for the positive experiences audax and nai! How long did it take before you got a bfp? Did it work fast or did it take a few cycles to kick in?