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Dr. Anna Cabeca Review: Menopause Products From an OB-GYN, From Julva to Mighty Maca Plus

Menopause-focused topicals, greens drinks and keto-alkaline nutrition from 'The Girlfriend Doctor'.

InhouseHeal editorial teamUpdated 4 min read
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Quick verdict

Dr. Anna Cabeca's store blends a board-certified OB-GYN's menopause expertise with a lifestyle brand built on keto-alkaline eating. Julva and the menopause kits are the most distinctive products, and the 60-day guarantee is generous, but some marketing claims run ahead of the evidence and the range leans heavily on bundles.

What we like

  • Founded by a triple-board-certified OB-GYN with decades of practice
  • Julva DHEA moisturizer addresses vulvar dryness, a common menopause complaint
  • Generous 60-day satisfaction guarantee on most products
  • Low-cost trial sizes let you test before committing
  • Free US shipping on subscriptions and larger orders

Keep in mind

  • Some product claims, such as detox and hormone balancing, outpace published evidence
  • Range leans on bundles and kits that can get expensive
  • Julva and Balance cannot ship to Canada because of hormone-ingredient rules
  • Trial and travel sizes are non-refundable

Dr. Anna Cabeca built a following as 'The Girlfriend Doctor', speaking frankly about menopause symptoms many women feel they cannot raise with their own physician. An OB-GYN with roughly 30 years in practice, she describes herself as a triple-board-certified OB-GYN and integrative and regenerative medicine physician, and she is the author of books on menopause and keto-alkaline eating.

Her online store turns that approach into products: a DHEA-based vulvar moisturizer, a wild yam cream, a maca-based greens drink, keto-friendly protein shakes and a series of menopause kits. We looked at what each product is designed to do, what it costs and where you should be cautious.

Who Dr. Anna Cabeca is

Dr. Cabeca, DO, FACOG, has delivered thousands of babies over her career and says she has been through menopause twice. That personal experience runs through her brand, which focuses on symptoms that often go untreated: vaginal dryness and painful sex, hot flashes, poor sleep, low libido, urinary leaks, hair loss, weight gain and fatigue.

Her philosophy combines integrative medicine with a 'Keto-Green' diet, a low-carb, alkaline-leaning way of eating that she promotes as a way to support energy and weight in midlife. Many of the store's nutrition products are built around that framework.

The product range

Intimate and topical care

  • Julva: a vulvar moisturizer containing DHEA, designed for dryness, discomfort and changes in intimate skin during and after menopause.
  • Balance Wild Yam Cream: a topical cream marketed for hormonal balance during perimenopause and menopause.

Nutrition

  • Mighty Maca Plus: a superfood greens drink built around maca, marketed for energy, mood and hot flashes.
  • Keto-Green Protein Shake: a protein shake designed to fit her low-carb eating plan.
  • Keto-pH test strips: urine strips used to track ketones and pH on her diet program.

Supplements and kits

  • Supplements for sleep, mood, gut health, vitamin D and K2, omega-3s and zinc.
  • Menopause Kit and Menopause Deluxe Kit: bundles combining her core products.
  • Keto-Green 16 Success Kit: a starter bundle for her diet program.
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Best products to try first

Julva is the most distinctive product and the one most directly tied to a common, under-treated menopause symptom. Vaginal and vulvar dryness affects a large share of postmenopausal women, and topical DHEA has been studied for vaginal atrophy, although Julva itself is a cosmetic product rather than an approved drug.

If you are more interested in energy and nutrition, the Mighty Maca Plus trial pack is a low-cost way to see whether you like the taste and routine before buying a full tub. Women who want an all-in-one starting point can look at the Menopause Kit, but it makes sense to try individual products first so you know what is actually helping.

Prices, shipping and the guarantee

At the time of our research, Julva started from about $39.97, the Balance Wild Yam Cream was about $54.95 and Mighty Maca Plus started from $3.95 for a trial size, with full-size tubs listed at about $69.95. The Keto-Green 16 Success Kit was about $78.12, and the Menopause Kit and Deluxe Kit were about $166.95 and $174.95. Bundles often carry a discount over buying items separately.

Orders ship from Brunswick, Georgia, with orders placed before 10am Eastern on weekdays usually going out the same day. US shipping is free on subscriptions and on one-time orders above a threshold, which was listed at between $75 and $85 at the time of our research. The store ships to the US and Canada, but Julva and Balance are not available in Canada because of restrictions on certain hormone-containing ingredients.

Most products carry a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, which is longer than many supplement brands offer. Trial, travel and e-book products are non-refundable.

What to be cautious about

Dr. Cabeca's credentials are real, but some of the brand's marketing language, such as claims around detoxification, alkalinity and hormone balancing, goes further than current evidence supports. The body tightly regulates its own pH regardless of diet, for example, and wild yam creams have not been shown to raise progesterone levels meaningfully in the body.

DHEA is a hormone precursor, so Julva is not suitable for everyone. Women with a history of hormone-sensitive cancers, or who are already on hormone therapy, should discuss it with their doctor before use. The same applies to maca and other herbal supplements if you take medication.

Who the store suits

The store suits women who like Dr. Cabeca's integrative, lifestyle-led approach and want over-the-counter options for menopause symptoms, particularly vulvar dryness. Those already following her books or Keto-Green plan will find the nutrition products fit neatly into that routine.

Women whose symptoms are significantly affecting their quality of life should also consider speaking to a menopause clinician about prescription treatments, including hormone therapy and vaginal estrogen, which have the strongest evidence. Dr. Cabeca's products can complement that care, but they are not a replacement for it.

Our verdict

Dr. Anna Cabeca's store offers a credible, doctor-led entry point into menopause self-care, with Julva as its standout product and a 60-day guarantee that lowers the risk of trying things. The keto-alkaline marketing will not appeal to everyone and some claims deserve skepticism, but start with a trial size or a single product, and keep your own clinician informed, and it can be a useful part of your midlife toolkit.

A practical approach is to pick the one symptom that bothers you most, choose the product aimed at it, and give it a few weeks within the 60-day guarantee window. That makes it far easier to tell what is genuinely helping before you spend money on a full kit.

Dr. Anna Cabeca products at a glance

ProductWhat it isPrice
Julva DHEA Vulvar MoisturizerA topical DHEA-based cream for vulvar dryness and intimate skin changes in menopause.from about $39.97
Balance Wild Yam CreamA topical cream marketed for comfort during perimenopause and menopause.about $54.95
Mighty Maca PlusA maca-based superfood greens drink marketed for energy, mood and hot flashes.from $3.95 trial; about $69.95 full size
Keto-Green 16 Success KitA starter bundle for Dr. Cabeca's low-carb, alkaline-leaning eating plan.about $78.12
Menopause KitA bundle of core products aimed at common menopause symptoms.about $166.95

Prices as listed on the brand's site at the time of our research and may change. Check the store for current pricing.

Health noteJulva contains DHEA, a hormone precursor, and is not suitable for everyone. Speak with your doctor before use if you have a history of breast, uterine or other hormone-sensitive cancers, are on hormone therapy, or take medication. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.

Dr. Anna Cabeca FAQs

Is Dr. Anna Cabeca legit?

Yes. Dr. Anna Cabeca is a practicing OB-GYN (DO, FACOG) with around 30 years of experience who sells her own menopause-focused products online. The store ships from Georgia and offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on most items.

What is Julva?

Julva is Dr. Cabeca's vulvar moisturizer containing DHEA. It is designed for dryness and discomfort in intimate skin during and after menopause. Talk to your doctor before using it if you have a history of hormone-sensitive cancer.

Does Dr. Anna Cabeca offer free shipping?

Yes, on subscriptions and on US one-time orders above a minimum, which was between $75 and $85 at the time of our research. Other orders are charged by weight.

What is the return policy?

Most products have a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Trial sizes, travel sizes and e-books are non-refundable, and programs carry a shorter guarantee.

Can I order from Canada?

Yes, most products ship to Canada, but Julva and Balance are not available there because of Canadian rules on certain hormone-containing ingredients.

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