Maca & Birth Control... effects?

meaganh13
meaganh13 Posts: 55 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi All,

I just bought some Maca (500mg) after a read a post of all of it's benefits, but when I read the label, it says "Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking ... oral contraceptives ..." etc.

Does any lady take both birth control and maca? Do you know anything about possible interactions? I know that maca plays around with your hormones but I'm worried that it could cancel out my pill, which I'm definitely not ready for!

Any feedback/experience would be greatly appreciated!

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  • meaganh13
    meaganh13 Posts: 55 Member
    Anyone?!?
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    You need to call your doctor.
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    Maca regulates your hormones, helps increase production if you are deficient. Birth control is adding hormones to your body. I wouldn't recommend mixing the two. Please consult your doctor if you feel you need the benefits you are hoping to get from taking maca. There may be something different you should try instead.
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