Maca for Fertility
Often referred to as an Incan superfood, Maca is a cruciferous plant native to the mountainous regions of Peru. It has been used for centuries as a folk remedy thought to benefit libido and energy levels.
Maca’s relevance to fertility can be traced back to Incan times, when farmers made the connection between their herd’s consumption of the Maca plant and increased fertility rates. Fast forward several hundred years and Maca is still considered by many as a potent, yet safe, fertility-enhancing herb with relevance for both women and men.
Maca and Male Fertility
One study examined the effects of Maca supplementation in men for a period of four months. At the conclusion of the test period, significant increases in sperm count, motility, and semen volume were observed. Animal studies with Maca have also indicated that it may benefit overall sperm health and encourage healthy spermatogenesis (sperm production). Many people also believe that men may experience an increase in sexual desire and function when taking Maca.
Maca and Female Fertility
It is thought that Maca’s benefit to female fertility comes from its ability to restore hormonal balance. In particular, it is believed that Maca may help suppress estrogen dominance, and encourage a favorable estrogen/progesterone balance conducive to achieving pregnancy. Many women also report an increase in libido and sexual function when taking Maca.
Wondering which supplements can be taken together?
(see our Fertility Supplement Guide for Women and Men to find out.)
Deana –
I have only been taking this product for 2 months but so far I really like it.
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Fairhaven Health Admin –
Thanks for your feedback on the Maca supplement. Glad you’re pleased with it.
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Ludmila –
My husband uses this product for 8-9 years and loves it! Maca from this site is the best (he tried others…)! Thank you!
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Permandia –
It works!
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shop manager –
Thanks for your review!
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Amy –
Both my Husband and I have been taking the Maca along with the FHPRo for about one month and a half, today we received his SA and his numbers more than doubled !!! We are extremely happy! Thank you Fairhaven!
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Fairhaven Health Admin –
Wow – those are great results, Amy. Thank you for sharing the difference in sperm count numbers after taking FH Pro and Maca. Hope you see that BFP soon!
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Dennis Henico –
This is a good supplement
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Fairhaven Health Admin –
Glad you’re finding the Maca helpful – thanks for your feedback.
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Leah –
My husband and I have been trying to concieve for 2 years. Both my husband and I started taking Maca Jan 27th, 2018. We took this faithfully everyday since. I tested positive 3 days ago.
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Fairhaven Health Admin –
Congratulations on your positive pregnancy test – that is wonderful news!
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Julie –
I started using this product September 2017 in conjunction with Fertilaid and the fertility tea. I used it consistently and per the directions, and on Thanksgiving morning I had a positive pregnancy test. This was after being diagnosed with infertility and prescribed Clomid, which we didn’t use, and thankfully did not need to.
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Jeronica Hayes –
This product is the best. I have tried to have kids for 5 years with no success or positive ovulation test. At first I had doughts and was afraid this would not work. But it only took me one month of taking this to get a positive ovulation test. Last year I was taking something different and the test was negative. But that changed when I start taking fertilityAid, Maca, fertilityCM, and ovaboost.. I have no more cramps, heavy cycle, blood clots, and now I have a high sex drive.. I thank God for this. The only reason I am not pregnant is because I have not had sex on my ovulation days. But I have faith I will get pregnant. Also, while taking this product I watch postive videos to get the negative thoughts out my head, eat healthy and exercise. No I don’t eat super healthy everyday, but I change how I ate. Just look online to see what food boost your chances of pregnancy, ovulation, and fertility. Make sure you drink plenty of water.. About 64 to 84oz of water everyday. Look online for fertility affirmation.. Exercise at least an hour a day. I promise infertility can be reverse in 60 to 90 days if you do all of the stuff I am doing. It can even be reversed in 30 days like myself.. There isn’t a such thing as I can’t, you can’t or we can’t have kids. Just make sure you go to the doctor and see if you have any issues before taking this product.. I am praying for successful pregnancy for everyone. You can do it as long as you are positive and committed to this.. Thanks you so much Fairhaven!!
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Emily –
Love this, has helped to balance my hormones and helped me get pregnate- unfortunatly had two miscarriages but will continues to use
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Ava –
After trying to regulate my schedule for months, I ordered maca and received it Aug 4; by Aug 20 (predicted ovulation) my cycle was regulated…….FINALLY!
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Crystal –
I started taking maca to help regulate my cycle. Its only been a month so my body is probably still adjusting. What I do notice with take maca is that my energy levels have gone way up, I have more of a mental clarity, my anxiety and stress is gone. I do wish to get pregnant and been trying for about 3 years and no luck. I considering trying ovaboost and a few other supplements to see if it will work for me as well.
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Patrice –
Great product
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IOK –
Great product that works greatly.
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Yolonda –
I really do love this product it has truly help me in the bedroom!!!
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Ethel Van Natter –
I have been taking this for 2 months now and can tell a difference in my overall health, this product was recommended to me by my daughter for my menopause, this product has helped tremendously with my night sweets.I will continue to buy this product.
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I started taking maca root 6 months ago and I love it. I take 3000 mg a day and my sex drive has gone way up. We have been ttc for over 2 years now with no living children. We are both taking this supplement to help get our bfp. Sour far my boyfriend has seen no difference in his motility.
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Ashley –
I just started taking the organic maca two days ago I see a tremendous difference in my cervix mucus and my sex drive. Haven’t got pregnant yet but will keep it posted.
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Jewels –
My husband and I have been using this product and we like how it boost our libido, I also like how it has regulated my monthly cycles, I would recommend this product. I’m hoping it can help us have a baby no luck yet, going on 2 and a half months. But it does help in other ways!
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Miya –
I wasn’t sure if this worked but I do notice a change in myself since I began taking the Maca pills. I have had a problem with a low libido the past few years. Since I’ve been taking these, about two months now, my sex drive has gone up gradually. That makes me so happy because I feel normal again.
My fiance’ and I have not gotten pregnant yet (we have a few other supplements that we are taking from here as well) but we’re hoping for it to happen soon.
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Alexis –
I took this with fertile cm and fertilitea. I also gave Maca to my husband to take. Not sure if it was a coincidence or not but the month that I took this I got my BFP! I’m currently 6 weeks!
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