Menopause Discussion > Alternative Therapies
Has anyone tried Macafem, a natural aid for Menopausal Symptoms
Dana:
--- Quote from: dogdoc on April 10, 2016, 10:39:59 AM ---Here's that paper that mentions estrogen and maca in the same breath. Not exactly an endorsement for their use but they're at least thinking about it.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25668332
Ps. Results still out for my post meno mom. Insomnia is really her only main issue wrt no hrt so we shall see. If she suddenly states sleeping I'll let you all know. Lol.
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Thanks for that. I guess it's just one of those things that you have to try for yourself to see. I'm just about to turn 57, so I'm probably not going to do anything about decreasing my estro dose for at least 2-3 years. By that time maybe there might be some more information available.
As much as I love estrogen, and all its benefits, I don't love taking prog or having periods, and at the moment that's the only routine that seems to work for me. I would love to work out something where I could have all the relief of no hot flushes or insomnia, but also no periods.
Jaki T:
Wow, that's great Charlotte. Weirdly I just came across this product online last night! I'd never heard of it before ;D
Hurdity:
Macafem is a food supplement which has been used for years in men and women apparently to improve sexual performance ::).
There is limited research as to its effectiveness in menopause though.
Here are some links:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/01/07/maca-powder-health-benefits-risks_n_6678142.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21840656
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24931003
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20691074
http://www.webmd.boots.com/vitamins-and-minerals/maca
http://www.maca.co.uk/maca-lepidium-meyenii/scientific-research-on-maca.html
Whilst I am pleased to hear your hot flushes have reduced charlottecl, it is very unlikely to be due to the Maca as nothing usually works that fast - to eliminate them completely, although some women report a marked decrease quite quickly using proven treatments such as HRT.
Unfortunately anecdotal evidence from individuals cannot tell you whether a substance has a chance of being effective or not - as this can only be demonstrated through placebo controlled trials. I suggest you don't waste your money Jaki T!!
Hurdity x
Hurdity:
Are you a rep for the company donnaharrison - most of your few posts over the last few years seem to be trying to urge others to use this stuff, and this particular brand? I appreciate you are enthusiastic about something that seems to work for you but the scientific evidence is inconclusive as seen from my links. You can also buy Maca capsules from Holland and Barret and also Maca powder (the food supplement) from various sources. Personally I would look for better ways to boost vitamin intake through dietary means rather than expensive food supplements. Also one needs to be specific as to what symptom(s) one is trying to address. Is it hot flushes? Vitamin deficiency? Or what? As I said before anecdotal evidence ("it worked for me") does not provide sufficient criteria for someone to decide whether or not to try something....
Hurdity x
Jaki T:
I've actually had Maca powder and that did nothing for me - I was wondering if Macafem came from the same source. Maca is promoted as one of those super foods. The taste of the powder was so disgusting though I couldn't stick at it long enough to draw any conclusions :-X
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