If Vitex is being used as part of an herbal blend containing other herbs, use as directed on the bottle. Chat in the forums, ask questions, journal your thoughts and post your photos. TIA. So you took Vitex until ovulation and then stopped? What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? Me & OH have had all the tests done and have come back ok, accept OH morphology was 3% .. Do you have any cycle issues? I've recently started taking Vitex/Agnus Castus to improve ovulation and cycles. Many sources suggest to not take it for longer than 6 months, and women with regular cycles should not take it at all. I just started trying again and I take vitex the whole cycle. Normally when Im off birth control I rarely get a period. I got back on the Vitex and three months after D & C I got pregnant again. Learn all the basics about female fertility, everything a woman should know before or while trying to get pregnant. I was taking 800mg (2 pills) a day, from before ovulation until about 2 weeks ago, then dropped it down to 400mg (1 pill) a day. Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :) A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Hi all, I'd like to hear about other people's experiences with Vitex. I got my BFP after my first cycle on vitex (for short luteal phase and spotting before AF) and was also taking B complex. Wow that's really good I hope that it has the same effect on me! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. My naturopath and midwife both said the only r. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I've been on birth control for 6 years . I believe that just as it balances estrogen and progesterone it also balances your prolactin levels as well. However, I noticed my temps were so low and erratic. So we've been TTCAL for 6 months now & I'm so frustrated. After my 2ww and then no more BFP's my AF showed up all I could do was cry. Our timing was okay: -2 and -3. Hubby and I are beyond excited. nothing else but the vitex! I didnt take it my entire pregnancy but I did wean off slowly by the time I got to second trimester. July schedule - 1st started taking Maca and Vitex 2x a day 5th ovulated 12th period should have started today is the 17th - no period but occasional cramps, PMS symptoms but no sore breasts . I take about 1500 mg a day. I was taking the recommened dose, which was three capsules a day. Hi congratulations, I have started taking vitex too, I'm 2dpo on my tww. I'm not sure about Maca sorry.. so much informaion!! But I hope it works for some of you like it did for me and please dont stop taking it if you do become pregnant. . Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Ttc #3 just ordered some to try! The internet says stop, it can cause birth defects AND don't stop, it will cause a miscarriage. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. After my third loss I was angry and I dove into books if all kinds about fertility. I've heard of weaning off. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. So I stopped taking it at 3 dpo and miscarried that bean at 5 weeks. I've seen suggestions to stop using it immediately after pregnancy is confirmed and I've heard of it used to prevent early miscarriages. I had learned in my search about Vitex and Epo and decided since so many people seemed to conceive I gave it a shot disregarding my OBGYN telling me not to. I think I'm going to give it a shot. Cycle has been back and forth from longest being 33 days and shortest has been 25. I'm not sure what else is in fertilitea so I don't know if the answers about vitex or fertilitea would differ. Agnus Castus is an herb that has been used to help regulate a womans cycle for a long, long time. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. So good luck to you:), My naturopath put me on as she found my progestrone level could be higher. All rights reserved. How do you take them and what dosage? Im wondering if that would cause a problem with the lining to maintain a pregnancy. Just thought I'd offer my story in case anyone's been looking into using vitex for fertility Congratulations! In fact, studies have shown that as many as 40% of the women who take Agnus Castus will get pregnant within six months, which is great! Omg . We have been trying for 3years next April. DH & I took a trip to the vitamin store and bought a TON of vitamins, one of them being Chasteberry (vitex). I got pregnant on my 3rd cycle coming off the bcp and during my 1st cycle of taking Vitex. DD was a surprise, our angel baby was not TTA/not TTC and this one took 8 cycles to conceive. We have booked in aug to have my egg count etc as Im 39 and was getting worries. and where i can purchase it and how much to take for how long ect.? my cycles are off.. any info is appreciated! I've not known many ladies taking it to talk too so would be great to join the conversation. So it should balance you all out. 3. Congrats!! I have been taking vitex for years while TTC as I have PCOS. My cycles were 40-50 days. Create an account or log in to participate. I liked the way it starting leveling out my cycle, which is normally pretty sporadic. I started temping before officially TTC and my O date was all over the place, but usually around CD 20 - 30. Although no one had tested my progestrone levels? I took 1200mg natures way vitex TTCsame dose through 1st tri, dropped down to two a day till I delivered and continue same dose. Took it down to 325 due to migraines. This time I took it throughout my entire pregnancy till the day I delivered and still take during breastfeeding (I have had zero postpartum depression) once again because my hormone levels have been regulated by the vitex. What info did you base this decision on? I was trying for 2 years and couldn't conceive because of irregular cycles. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. But I say keep taking it at least through the first trimester and then slowly ween off if you feel you should. I decided that I'm going to stop taking it as it hasn't done much for me in 3 months me. Can you tell me a bit about what your cycles were like before you started taking it? Tho about to go see an RE as soon as I can get in. Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :). I do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). Thank you for posting this! No more migraines. Someoneasked before and it seemed that most docs were advising stopping it right away. Do not take vitex if your LH is elevated. I have read conflicting information about how long to take it. We've only been with the fertility clinic for just over 12mths cause my GP wouldn't refer me as at the time I was under 35, had to wait till I turned 35 before they would refer me. I do take it all month. so maybe give it a shot?? I've just got my bfp a few days ago after using it for the 1st time but now unsure whether I'm supposed to stop taking it on carry on with it. My midwife said that I could take it through thefirst trimester, but that'snot usually what she recommends. At least I havent read anything that would indicate vitex would do that. Share the highs and lows of this time, and meet other women going through the same as you. I'm not an expert or anything (no where near close - just do lots of googling), but yeah I think it could help even if your cycles are regular. Than after another year of trying with no luck I started vitex and fell pregnant within 6months and had my baby boy, I slowly weaned off taking them during the first trimester. While I am excited I am also a nervous wreck and I know that can't be helpful!When do I stop the Vitex? Track your fertility signs to help pinpoint ovulation and your fertile window to increase your chances of conceiving. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Goodluck, hope you get your BFP asap. Good luck to you. Guaranteed. Hi Vicki, congratulations! Vitex. After my miscarriage I started taking Fertilaid which containe vitex and vitamins. I just have done so so so much research on Vitex and I just want to spread the good news for any moms with irregular cycles and trouble conceiving. Hmm, this has me wondering if I should take a break after I O since I'm taking to increase progesterone and lengthen my LP a bit. Well do what the pp said for the days you don't use the vitex use a suppository and slowly make the wean. Both times I took it prior to getting pregnant it was within two or three months:) good luck girl. Thanks! from everything I have read it keeps hormones regulated and helps with your milk supply. I started taking vitex this cycle on cd1 to help lengthen lp and decrease cramping and boob sensitivity. Have you talked to your doc yet? I took two tablets (I cannot remember the mg - sorry) and that was my BFP cycle. (Really need to research to find out what's best for me I guess) thankyou for your reply and definitely keep me updated! Will you be able to conceive? I'd recommend the capsule (the Gaia brand above is a liquid in a capsule) and the tincture over the dried herb. I got a BFP this morning and I just thought I would share my story. I've had fairly long, irregular cycles since coming off the pill in June 2013. I was having the most irregular cycles after I went off the pill. I had progesterone draws for a couple of months after O & those were good. I started seeing a naturopath who recommended taking vitex so here I am. Get the numbers! I'm taking 2000mg vitex to help regulate cycles. Had a miscarriage last June and since then my cycles have been very erratic.Wanting to go natural I started reading up on some things to help. I ovulate too early and then always have a few days of spotting before my period. I have taken vitex for 3 months now. thank you all in advance. Day 15 still no smiley on clearblue ovulation tests. I've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Nonetheless I hope it works for you! Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. It should not be taken lightly. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! Last cycle I ovulated on CD23, so I'm hoping this cycle is a little sooner. spam or advertisingExists only to promote a product or service. Learn more about. That's vitex I'm talking about. Well, within 3 days of taking it AF came, I was amazed. What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? And congratulations on your beautiful baby. So I think it's one of those things you'd have to try before you will know how your body reacts to it. Supplementing vitex may improve symptoms associated with PMS, such as anxiety, breast pain, moodiness, and headaches. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. the first cycle i only took 1 (400mg) pill/day. Any advise would be appreciated. I would wait to see if it's a BFP and/or another month to give Vitex a chance to adjust. I'm looking at trying vitex and maca but not sure on how/when to take it? group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. anyone know if I can use vitex with clomid? Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? I started taking Vitex last month not because I'm irregular but because we've been trying so long with only 1 pregnancy with unfortunately ended in a MC at 8weeks. The last month i decided to take Maca and vitex after my friend got pregnant first month after trying for years and my hubby took . Anyone have success with Vitex? Ive got a vitex baby too. Copyright 2008 - 2023 All rights reserved Countdown Family Inc. In december I started taking femaprin(vitex extract 225 mg/vitex fruit 100mg/b6100mg x1daily). Court! Awesome, I love Vitex. I should mention though, that my recommended dose was much lower than yours. After doing tons of research, went out and bought Vitex. Hey ladies. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. How much vitex did you take? When I started I came off of BC too and had very irregular cycles. Been getting lots of info and good feelings from this message board but this is my first post:)I'm trying to conceive naturally at this advanced age. I took three 400mg pills a day until ovulation. We found I am hypothyroid which is really important to treat when you are pregnant and can get your cycles out of whack too. ", FIFA 23 has been out for a couple of days now, Long Term TTC Thread [Supporting Each other]. Sorry tmi! What's the earliest DPO has anyone had a BFP? After 8 months started vitex it regulated my period and third month got my BFP. I am currently 22 weeks pregnant:). My naturopath and midwife both said the only reason you would want to stop taking it after Ov might be to try to lengthen your luteal phase a bit and keep your period from arriving early. Congratulations! My ob/gyn has me taking 10 days with of Provera starting on cycle day 12 every month. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". . All rights reserved. Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Info. I've also been taking prenatals, DHA, vitamin d and a b complex vitamin during this time. From what I've read it can help to balance out your hormones & help to build up the lining of your uterus (2 things that can really effect fertility). So my question is, for the ladies thathave used, or are using vitex, did you, or do you plan to stop using vitex once you get a BFP or areyou going tokeep taking it until the placenta is established? And congrats on your bfp! Hi all! pain in my c section scar early second pregnancy, https://natural-fertility-info [] +and+vitex. Fingers crossed it works for both of us!!! Ladies, on my first cycle of taking Vitex (400mg twice daily) I got my BFP (10dpo) after 2 years of TTC. I have been ovulating on my own, but my cycles are quite long so I am hoping this will help regulate them a little. Or maybe you are already actively trying to conceive. Even if I'm not preggers it is worth it. This month was the first month I've started taking Vitex. Ive been taking Vitex for almost two months and just had a period. Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. 2 months of taking the b6 and the Vitex, I got my BFP! Hello all my lovely ladies! I ovulated on February 22nd and on March 4th I got another BFP!!!! I'm 39 too and TTC our first. Does anyone have any insight? I was taking this for severe PMS. I just never, ever thought it would take this long. Also every since we TTC my period have been SUPER HEAVY with clots and 'flooding'. I take 1200mg a day (400mg pills, 2 in the am, 1 in the pm). I was hoping it would help get my cycle back on track and extend my lp. I took vitex in addition to Fertilaid(which also contains some vitex). Just started taking it again to try to #2! I got my BFP on my second vitex cycle. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Vitex BFP 01-02-2010, 08:13 PM. At that time the placenta will take over production. offensive or abusiveA reasonable person would find this content inappropriate. Like I said, there is a lot of conflicting info out there, and every woman's situation is different. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Chances of pregnancy? I am so glad it worked out for you!! Vitex should be taken from after menstrual bleeding until the next month's bleeding begins. I'm so sorry you're dealing with CD1 again. Did you take anything else with Vitex? Dont stop taking it when you get your BFP until you at least make it two second trimester then wean off slowly if you choose after that. Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. Our DS was a surprise pg & the baby we lost took 2 cycles to conceive. Occasionally I took Dong Quai too--but it caused bruising so I stopped. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I really noticed the hormone swings in month two but since then I just feel balanced and happy! I know in my heart thats why I miscarried the first time. Or maybe you are already actively trying to conceive. I got a faint BFP at 10 dpo and immediately started weaning myself off vitex over I am very interested also, I started Fertilitea this month, 8dpo today and started testing to make sure I stop the Fertilitea as soon as I get the BFP. I took repeated tests and the line never got darker. I have a question.. do you take vitex all month?? Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Aspe, Feb 14, 2013. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. 8.15.07 NATHAN 6.13.09 - 6.14.09 WYATT born 32w3d Gone too soon, RIP. It kick started my cycles immediately! What do you think? I guess my concern is that now on vitex, my progesterone will seem fine but during/after weaning, will drop and not get detected soon enough. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Between the spotting and cycle length Im also not bleeding a big amount. http://www.larabriden.com/vitex-for-period-problems/. About a week after the initialBFP Istarted bleeding and that was that. Preseed- how long did it take for you to conceive using this? and I have regular periods? I'm taking 2000mg vitex to help regulate cycles. I just saw this thread, and even though I'm in 2nd trimester, thought I'd pop in. As with any supplement, you should read many sources (and talk with your doctor) before deciding if it's right for you. Record your signs and symptoms to discover patterns and help determine your probability of pregnancy! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Even though I know they say it takes a few weeks to start "working." Good luck on that sticky baby! 2 months of taking the b6 and the Vitex, I got my BFP! oh no, I dont think it would have anything to do with the lining of the uterus. I need to remember that next time. Any advice anyone?!! More posts in "Getting Pregnant - Trying to Conceive " group, Create post in "Getting Pregnant - Trying to Conceive " group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Has anyone has experience with this? Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! Does anyone know how/when I stop taking it? I am 5dpo and I am not getting all the wicked PMS symptoms I had last month. I'm a little nervous though because my acupuncturist recommended me stopping it once I get bfp. Hi there! We're all different! Were taking all the recommended vitamins recommended by OHs urologist have been for 2 weeks now. My periods range from 26-35 days so I need a little regulation as well. My chart is normal and temperature is still up. Not only did it shorten my cycles but it also increased my LP length. Also, i had DH start taking fertilaid. Me and dh have been having unprotected sex for about five years and I have never gotten pregnant. I wouldnt stop taking it. Well the thing with vitex is that it raises progesterone levels so essentially but stopping it, you're taking away the progesterone which can cause a miscarriage. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Also blood levels are necessary indicative of progesterone levels in your body. Obviously its not for everyone, especially women with regular cycles. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. I'm all for the natural approach (as much as I can) x, Is this your first cycle of clomid? Been getting lots of info and good feelings from this message board and this is my first post:)I'm trying to conceive #1 naturally at this advanced age. GL & babydust!!!! I already confirmed O the last cycle so I know at least my body is working in that sense. After ttc for 8 months with no luck and irregular cycles I started natures way vitex. I hear it works but want to know the conditions. I recently started taking vitexwith the faint hope that it might help my off-the-charts long cycles (CD 131). I've had a 12 day LP with spotting on day 11. First month 30 day cycle and I got pregnant the second month on it and quit my vitex cold turkey after my BFP. I also quit another supplement that might have been causing them as well. The usual dose of maca is 500-1000 mg per day (as per most bottles), either in capsule or . Didn't change anything else. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. 11-11-2008, 02:00 PM. It's heartbreaking. Then two weeks after that on day 74 of my cycle, BFP! Dh has a child from a previous relationship so I knew all a long it was me. Congrats!!!! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. How will you know for sure when it happens? Think they r xcellent :), can someone tell me about Vitex? Vitex comes in many forms, including loose herbs, capsules, tea, tincture and powder. I'm not sure about vitex and hoping to get more insight myself, but all the best with clomid, it took 3 attempts for us, we were told the last round didn't work but a few weeks later I found out I was pregnant so think they helped gear everything up! i was taking 2 (400mg)/day. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Look up natural fertility. I was at my wit's end went to Whole foods and bought vitex in a dropper, ovulated within a day of taking it. After doing some more research on the net I heard that vitex shouldn't be stopped abruptly during pregnancy as the sudden drop in hormone levels causes miscarriage. He has settled down a little bit since I come off for Macca. :) I was taking 225mg once a day. I haven't noticed any side effects so far. Got off in December 2015. I started on cd1 and I noticed that I am having a lot of blood clots. What signs and symptoms are most common on each day past ovulation? I mean that Because Im not bleeding very much diring AF Im wondering if theres an issue with the lining building up enough. Only 80 mg a day. I started taking it to regulate my period after coming off the pill (and hoped to get a bfp too) after more than 10 years but it just made them worse..have only just got my period back after close to 3 months. I tried it one month and got pregnant that month - however the supplement I was taking have me the runs really bad! Awwww looks at that face! Bfp after using vitex and Maca. Theres so much conflicting information I'm unsure on the correct amount to take. 29/10/2020 14:50. I heard is not good during ovulation.. how should i take it? Vitex is not supposed to shorten your luteal phase but regulate you to around a 28 day cycle with a LP of around 14 days. I am now 37 and a half weeks and we are looking forward to our baby girl so much we can't contain our excitement! I hope so too. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? Good Luck. Religiously take it and My guess is you will get your BFP here soon. I'm really interested in this. I ended up with a miscarriage and I know its because I quit taking my vitex cold turkey and my progesterone bottomed out. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. For the U.S. anyways lol only a day or two. After trying for a year I finally fell pregnant but miscarried at 7weeks. If anyone has any questions like I said I have researched this herb for countless hours and happy to help. Took vitex again and ovulated within days of taking it. Does not fit the context of where it was posted. Hope everything's going well for you. vitex also regulates estrogen which is responsible for preparing the uterus and lining for baby in the first part of your cycle. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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