Shatavari for Hormonal Balance

Research suggests that Shatavari root extract may support hormonal balance in perimenopausal and menopausal women, with two recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials both pointing in a generally favorable direction. One trial found that Shatavari alone was associated with reductions in FSH and LH levels, a notable increase in AMH, and decreased menopausal symptom severity, while the other found that Shatavari alone produced improvements but that combining it with Ashwagandha yielded more pronounced benefits on menopausal symptom scores and mood-related measures. Studies indicate the supplement was well-tolerated across both trials, with no serious adverse events reported. However, the available evidence remains limited by small sample sizes, short study durations, and the fact that one trial's stronger findings involved a combination formula rather than Shatavari in isolation, meaning larger and longer independent studies are needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.