Dear Bob Liebert,

I am 41 years old and trying to conceive, am slightly hypothyroid and have a luteal phase defect. Doctor has me on Clomid but it causes vaginal dryness (no egg-white quality cervical mucus and very little cervical mucus of any noticeable amount). What is the best herbal mix I could take either with the Clomid or instead of it? How long does it take for herbs to take effect if I were to begin using them?

Sheila

Dear Friend,

I would suggest the extracts of Maca (hormonal imbalance with hypothyroid), and the MNPS Formula (hormonal balancers, uterine tonics, vaginal dryness). The herbs should be taken over several months if necessary; but improvement in symptoms should be seen within a couple of months (positive effects may be seen much sooner). Good luck!

Yours in healing,
Bob Liebert, herbalist

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.