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    Posted: 20 June 2007 at 3:31pm
Hi Clarissa
Just a quick question.
Can you take vitex and maca at the same time?
I stopped taking the vitex but my moods got really bad again.. I still get depressed in the last week of my cycle no matter what I take but I certainly don't need the aggro feelings as well lol. So I have restarted on the vitex.
I was wondering if Maca may also help with everything and hopefully increase libido which is non-existant.
I have given up on the idea of TTC as nothing has happened on that front since my last m/c Dec 1 06. At 43 I figure my body is saying enough is enough.
Thanks for any insight
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DS 25, 17, 5 and Daniel 1& DD 18. 2 DGS Alex 2/9/08 and Zavier 4/3/10
m/c Angels = 11. Stillborn = 1
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Quote Naturopath Replybullet Posted: 22 June 2007 at 12:23pm
Hi Judy,
 
If youre not to worried about TTC anymore then those herbs are fine to take together.  I think the vitex is great for PMT symptoms but we have just added a new product to our website fertility shop that may interest you.  It's a progesterone cream for PMT and you use it once a day after you shower and rub it on your belly and inner arms/thighs for easy absorption...you should have a look at it I think you would benefit form it greatly. Here is bit of info on it now for your easy reference:
 
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Quote angelicdragon Replybullet Posted: 27 June 2007 at 3:36pm
Thank you for the info :)
I am not sure about the Cream though. I have a wild yam cram I got from Natures Works and every time I have tried to use it after 2-3 days I end up with a really bad rash/ excema and want to just rip my skin off. Anna's Wild Yam? something like that.
I may just stick to vitex for a while again and see how I go.
It such a trying time to find the right balance of everything lol.
Thank you for your advice.
Judy 46 DH 49
DS 25, 17, 5 and Daniel 1& DD 18. 2 DGS Alex 2/9/08 and Zavier 4/3/10
m/c Angels = 11. Stillborn = 1
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Quote Naturopath Replybullet Posted: 29 June 2007 at 1:28pm
No worries just a suggestion, good luck with the vitex it will help with your PMS anywayThumbs%20Up
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Quote moonbeamz Replybullet Posted: 01 July 2007 at 9:48am
hi everybody, i'm new to the site. been lurking for a bit. i've been taking maca and vitex together and i'm ttc? is this ok
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Quote Naturopath Replybullet Posted: 03 July 2007 at 11:35am
Hi,
 
Maca is not a very commonly used here in Australia and from my own research on maca benefits the male and sperm production and has a natural affinity with testosterone production.  It is not as strong as the other phytoestrogen herbs like Vitex, black cohosh, False unicorn root.  It acts mainly to nurture the pituitray gland so that is produces the normal amount of hormones. 
 
As far as I am aware it doesnt promote more oestrogen, preogesterone etc and wont encourage the release of these hormones during specific phases of the cycle for a woman as does vitex, wild yam, FUR etc so not sure if its actually a fertility herb as such or more a food (as it belongs to the postato family) with some nurturing effects for the body's endocrine system. Like oats acts to calm the nervine system.  It's also a food and a herb but acts mainly to nourish the bodies sytems with a special affinity with the nervous system,  so works well for anxiety and stress.  


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Quote Mary Replybullet Posted: 23 March 2010 at 10:55am
So can you please confirm if it's safe to use Maca Powder and Vitex together i've been trying to concieve for three months now and have had problems with cysts and inflammation on the cervix. Does this affect trying to fall pregnant. The doc seems to think cysts come and go with my cycle though this cyst i have had on the right hand side is around the 4 to 5cm big and is quite large.
 
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Quote andrez Replybullet Posted: 16 July 2010 at 12:11pm
I used maca as a libido enhancer. Didn't like it though. Not only did it give me sweaty hands, my chest and armpits were sweaty almost 24/7! So I dont recommend it. Anyway, I stopped using Maca, hoping that I would be better after a few months. was under the impression that I lost my interest for sex due to a bad divorce.. but it has been 4 months and I still can't seem to get it up. I read this article- http://www.testosterone-for-men.com/Libido-Enhancers.php stating that "you will find that years later you will still suffer from a lack of sex-drive and the inability to get or maintain an erection if you do not have your condition treated today." So I can't just wait it out??

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Quote andrez Replybullet Posted: 16 July 2010 at 12:12pm
I used maca as a libido enhancer. Didn't like it though. Not only did it give me sweaty hands, my chest and armpits were sweaty almost 24/7! So I dont recommend it. Anyway, I stopped using Maca, hoping that I would be better after a few months. was under the impression that I lost my interest for sex due to a bad divorce.. but it has been 4 months and I still can't seem to get it up. I read this article- http://www.testosterone-for-men.com/Libido-Enhancers.php stating that "you will find that years later you will still suffer from a lack of sex-drive and the inability to get or maintain an erection if you do not have your condition treated today." So I can't just wait it out??
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