Copperas Cove, Texas
A 47-year-old female asked:
Could taking maca tablets twice daily (800 mg each) cause a delay in the menstrual period onset?
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Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Delay: It's possible although many women have an easier cycle while on the supplement. One way to find out is to stop taking it for awhile and see if things revert to normal. Plus you need to take a pregnancy test if you are sexually active.
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