[bettie32]

Hi Bettie,
I'm definitely considering getting my hormones tested. I don't want to go through my primary care provider though, so I need to find somewhere that is not too expensive.

I took the maca and shatavari during follicular phase. I'm pretty sure I ovulated then my boobs seemed to disappear.  I am so devastated right now. My boobs have gone from DD to a small C. Everyday it seems like they are getting smaller and smaller.  I have not ever seen my breasts this small. They should be spilling out of my DD bras at this time... I now have a pear shape and not my hour glass figure... I am wondering if it might have something to do with a corticosteroid ointment I used for eczema and also an oral steroid ointment for a canker sore. It shouldn't have had systemic affects, but there is always a risk... That is the only thing different that I can think of other than the herbs. I am considering starting birth control if this doesn't improve in the next few days even though my period is due in 6 days.. I think I'm going to stay away from herbs indefinitely....I took PM about 6 months ago and ended up with some lovely saggy deflated breasts and no period for about 60 days.. My breasts seem a little worse this time though..

Hi Maggie,


I'm sorry to hear this. I can't believe these herbs would have such an effect. If I understood correctly, you're still taking maca and shatvari so I think you should stop as it's causing all these physical changes. This is why I'm always skeptical about herbs and think that's it's best not to mess around with hormones. Then again, we also hear of success stories...it really depends on the person I guess. 

I wonder if you took too much? I read that you should take small amounts of maca in the beginning so that your body gets used to it. Anyway, don't worry. I'm sure once you stop completely things will go back to normal!