Can you mix Maca Root with DHEA?

[Where there's hope]

Hi

I have a low estrogen issue during my follicular phase and started taking Maca Root yesterday in the hope of improving this during natural cycles. I know I cannot take it while on IVF. The idea being the maca root is is thought to balance hormones by stimulating the pituatory gland.

But I am also about to start taking DHEA to improve my egg quality/numbers. It is an androgen, affecting our testosterone (I hope I have got this right).

CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME IF THE TWO CAN BE TAKEN TOGETHER, OR IF THEY DON'T WORK WELL TOGETHER, EG, CANCEL EACH OTHER OUT.

Would be very grateful for any responses

Thanks
WTH

[Sara69]

Hi WHT,

Also doing some research on this and found a link which might be helpful

DHEA | Herbal Remedies, Supplements | PDRHealth

Sara

[Where there's hope]

Hi Sara Thanks for the link. I ended up ringing the pharmacist at the compounding chemist (where my capsules were made) and it turns out it is perfectly ok to mix them.

WTH

[Mrs P]

WTH- can you tell me why you shouldn't take Maca root during IVF? I recently bought some and am starting IVF in Jan! Thank!

[Where there's hope]

Hi Mrs P - sorry to take a couple of days to reply.

I am with SIVF and in their paperwork they request their patients do not take any herbal remedies, including Maca Root. I think the idea behind this is that they want to be able to take complete control of your hormones.

cheers
WTH