Maca Powder and Fertility Smoothie

[kumkums]

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all doing well today?

I like to pick your brains on the above topic. I recently came across some materials on making fertility smoothie and I thought I would give it a try.

I'm currently undergoing FET treatment (Buserelin and progynova) and I'm not sure if maca powder could have any side effect on the injection/medicine being used, other ingredients are fruits/vegetables.

Long story short, has anyone used maca powder whilst undergoing treatment or even before it, I like to know your experiences about it.

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Hi Hun, I used Maca power up until I got my period on the cycle I started my IVF on. I actually didn't consider side effects, I was just hoping it would help me concieve naturally so I wouldn't need the IVF! I did get a BFP on that IVF cycle & am almost 16 weeks pregnant ( I lost my previous 2 pregnancies before 8 weeks). I can't say there aren't side effects but in my case I'm sure it hasn't done any harm. Wishing you lots of luck 😘 xx

[kumkums in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much for the info. Congratulations on your pregnancy. Wishing you a healthy one.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi kumkums Would you please check with your specialist before using this as it can affect hormone balance, especially oestrogen. Diane

[kumkums in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks Diane. I would just stop using it, I have just used it today for the first time.

Thanks once again.

[kumkums in reply to DianeArnold]

Please can I ask about castor oil pack? Is it okay to use it during treatment? Treatment is an FET.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to kumkums]

Hi kumkums. Yes, it should be OK, but never take castor oil orally. Also mention that you are using them to your specialist too. Diane

[kumkums in reply to DianeArnold]

Ok. Thank you very much. I'm just trying to do everything possible within my reach to make this third go a success.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to kumkums]

I know, and I wish you every success. Diane

[kumkums in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks.