Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. The only neg side effect is that it can bring in your milk too early in the 3rd trimester. I know in my heart thats why I miscarried the first time. I took two tablets (I cannot remember the mg - sorry) and that was my BFP cycle. I've had irregular periods my whole life. This last month I O'd CD 17. Did you guys all have to order your vitex online? I take 1200mg a day (400mg pills, 2 in the am, 1 in the pm). CD1 will be medium and by half way through CD2 its really only there when I wipe. I would do blood work first before deciding to take Progesterone cream. I also have my 16 yr old DD taking 1 tab each day but that's for PMS and Acne and it's working. Did you take anything else with Vitex? Hi all, I'd like to hear about other people's experiences with Vitex. It sure does but we are staying positive, my husband has no issues so we just need to get my body doing what it should be. Me & OH have had all the tests done and have come back ok, accept OH morphology was 3% .. 8.15.07 NATHAN 6.13.09 - 6.14.09 WYATT born 32w3d Gone too soon, RIP. I tried it one month and got pregnant that month - however the supplement I was taking have me the runs really bad! I took 2-3 pills a day, every day and on Sept 5th I had my very first real period in YEARS!!! Also blood levels are necessary indicative of progesterone levels in your body. After taking vitex for 11 days and started prenatals two days before my positive opk. I am 5dpo and I am not getting all the wicked PMS symptoms I had last month. anyone know if I can use vitex with clomid? In december I started taking femaprin(vitex extract 225 mg/vitex fruit 100mg/b6100mg x1daily). I've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. I do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). I took opks last month for the first month and I never got a positive opk. All rights reserved. Does not fit the context of where it was posted. Do you have any cycle issues? Just a thought! After trying for a year I finally fell pregnant but miscarried at 7weeks. (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? He has settled down a little bit since I come off for Macca. For a report published in the journal Planta Medica, researchers reviewed 12 previously . Just started taking it again to try to #2! I was taking this for severe PMS. Got off in December 2015. Create an account or log in to participate. I was given progesterone suppositories during my early loss last month but I never used them because the hcg blood test came back at a 2 so there was no point. I was taking the recommened dose, which was three capsules a day. The internet says stop, it can cause birth defects AND don't stop, it will cause a miscarriage. 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. It'll at least make me feel like I'm doing something else. Congrats!!!! You've made the decision and you are actively trying to conceive. I got my BFP and Im reading conflicting information online about whether or not to stop taking it. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". I took vitex in addition to Fertilaid(which also contains some vitex). I have PCOS also so am on metformin to help regulate & am hoping with the help of Vitex I will also get my sticky bean x. Hi Billy, how long have you been trying if you don't mind me asking? Also, i had DH start taking fertilaid. I have taken vitex for 3 months now. Share the highs and lows of this time, and meet other women going through the same as you. I was having the most irregular cycles after I went off the pill. Researchers suggest that by decreasing prolactin release, vitex helps balance other hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone. Any advice anyone?!! I do have them on hand but I supposed they won't prescribe more unless I have a blood test that comes back as low for progesterone. After ttc for 6 months I decided to try Vitex. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Scared & confused! I've been taking folic acid, b-complex and vitamin D for the past two months but I don't see much of a difference (I know it can take time) whats a fibro flare? Congratulations on your BFP X. What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? Can you tell me a bit about what your cycles were like before you started taking it? Is that the consensus? 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. I'd recommend the capsule (the Gaia brand above is a liquid in a capsule) and the tincture over the dried herb. I had tons of bloodwork and and HSG and all were normal. Today is cd28 and 11dpo and no AF yet. Normally when Im off birth control I rarely get a period. Maca can also be taken all month with a break during menstrual bleeding and is great for the male partner as well. When I started I came off of BC too and had very irregular cycles. I just started taking Vitex this cycle too, along with Dong Quai and Evening Primrose oil. I also have PCOS. during your period. Agnus Castus is an herb that has been used to help regulate a womans cycle for a long, long time. If I am almost 7 weeks pregnant, should I continue taking Vitex until 12 weeks? Hi I took that too and had my bfp the nxt mnth! Irregular cycles? That's vitex I'm talking about. Good Luck. Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :) We're all different! I am happy for you but again Vitex doesn't work for everyone. . I just started trying again and I take vitex the whole cycle. I think the vitex keeps your mood stable and your brain clear so you can skip all those crazy emotions that arise due to hormone imbalance. Unfortunately I'm going through miscarrage right now ;( Vitex helps your body produce more progesterone which is very important for staying pregnant. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Aspe, Feb 14, 2013. That may work too. Lengthened my Lp, made sex better and keeps my endo in check by boosting my progesterone. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? Hi there! I havent taken it but my cycles are just like this and I have gotten pregnant. Just thought I'd offer my story in case anyone's been looking into using vitex for fertility Congratulations! What were your first symptoms and when did you get your bfp? How will you know for sure when it happens? I'm also spotting day 27 and getting my period day 28 where usually I have 29 day cycles and ovulate day 15. I started taking vitex this cycle on cd1 to help lengthen lp and decrease cramping and boob sensitivity. 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. Hello all my lovely ladies! The sugar thing is interesting is that just . I also took this in 2011 with my first pregnancy after 10 months of ttc and hectic cycles I began taking it and 2 months later I had a bfp! Any success stories from using this? We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. 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'm taking it right now, 800mg a day 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon. I'm 30 weeks in this pic, and . Vitex is not for everyone though. Congrats!! It could very well be coincidence but it was cycle 8 and FWP wasn't even the best. Hi there I just turned 43 and have been tttc for 3 years. Symptoms that gave me a BFP at 8dpo (albeit a faint one!). I have taken vitex for 3 months now. I just picked some up at GNC. hello! I'm so sorry you're dealing with CD1 again. Many women take more than that, but I am using caution until I can talk to my OBGYN about it. Think they r xcellent :), can someone tell me about Vitex? Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Continued to take it until the 12 week mark and then slowly weaned myself off. After my 2ww and then no more BFP's my AF showed up all I could do was cry. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. After 18 months of TTC'ing and irregular cycles, I started taking Vitex and it helped regulate my cycles, but my day 21 progesterone tests were coming back a bit low, so I investigated and vitamin b6 is awesome for boosting progesterone. 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). The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I hope that's the right decision. Does anyone have any insight? I didn't get pregnant though. I was thinking about stopping but your experience gives me hope! Good luck girl! I've heard of weaning off. I find this very encouraging! I have been taking vitex since oct and finally od for the first time after 65days and then af . Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). So you took Vitex until ovulation and then stopped? I weaned off it after my first dr appt though at 6weeks along. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Using Conceive plus. What signs and symptoms are most common on each day past ovulation? Today is CD1 again. Someoneasked before and it seemed that most docs were advising stopping it right away. Please share your vitex stories. What about you? I started seeing a naturopath who recommended taking vitex so here I am. I just had my Vitex baby on 01/18/18. Does anyone know how/when I stop taking it? And congratulations on your beautiful baby. Do you remember how/when you stopped taking the vitex after your bfp? What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? . Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I have been taking Vitex, Cinnamon, and Folic acid since July. She is going to monitor my progesterone levels this time to try to prevent a problem. Congratulations! I've heard stories like yours where people have miscarried because they stopped. All rights reserved. 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. Join the discussion! group, Create post in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" My doc was equally unhelpful as she had never heard of Vitex. 3 months after taking vitex my cycles are 28-30 days! What do you think? Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. She did tell me that avg time to conception for couples our age is 3-6 months.& here we are. Look up natural fertility. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. I took it until I saw signs leading up to ovulating. I guess if it can't be patented and doesn't make some pharmaceutical company big bucks, no one bothers with studies. My worry is if I stop, my progesterone will drop dramatically, and therefore, cause a miscarriage. If i remember I'll come back and link the website that has been professional and super helpful for me in learning about vitex. First month 30 day cycle and I got pregnant the second month on it and quit my vitex cold turkey after my BFP. . However, I noticed my temps were so low and erratic. 1/4tsp morning and night and keep it up until 3 month and then wean gradually again. I got a BFP this morning and I just thought I would share my story. 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. Breakdown: CD1-4 - Aunt Flo. 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 am so glad it worked out for you!! Then one 400mg pill a day until FF confirmed ovulation with 3 temps above . I have been TTC for over 7 months now with a miscarriage in there. For the U.S. anyways lol only a day or two. This month was the first month I've started taking Vitex. group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. GL & babydust!!!! I bought mine on Amazon. Vitex reacts differently for some though. I hear it works but want to know the conditions. Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. I have read conflicting information about how long to take it. I heard is not good during ovulation.. how should i take it? But Im on a little time line with our wedding so Im really hoping it happens soon. Theres so much conflicting information I'm unsure on the correct amount to take. 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. My cycles have been pretty regular (but pretty light) since having my dd & I honestly think it helped up get our bfp quicker this time around. I thought you'd taken it! After trying to conceive for 9 months, I began taking vitex, I took a 400mg capsule of Vitex, so two capsules in a day - in the morning and afternoon with my meals. Again weeks went by, no period. My ob/gyn has me taking 10 days with of Provera starting on cycle day 12 every month. SarahL420. It kick started my cycles immediately! And congrats on your bfp! From all that I've read, if i get a bfp on vitex i plan to wean off after week 12 when placenta takes over progesterone production. I just started vitex and i am going to take it all cycle long. Last cycle I ovulated on CD23, so I'm hoping this cycle is a little sooner. I have read so many mixed reviews on it, though. thank you all in advance. TIA. My spotting really improved and I got a bfp after 2 months of low sugar. 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. Hey ladies. After ttc for 8 months with no luck and irregular cycles I started natures way vitex. Fingers crossed for April BFPs all round. 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. I'm really interested in this. I've been taking it for 3 months and finally got my BFP. I took 1200mg natures way vitex TTCsame dose through 1st tri, dropped down to two a day till I delivered and continue same dose. You need 60-90 drops daily with a tincture. I would do what your gut tells you. How long will it take to get pregnant? While I am excited I am also a nervous wreck and I know that can't be helpful!When do I stop the Vitex? I already knew quite a bit but wanted to go outside of that. No more migraines. Also, i had DH start taking fertilaid. My cycle before starting vitex was 65days. After doing tons of research, went out and bought Vitex. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I actually think about you a lot & it gives me hope that we'll actually get pregnant again someday soon. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? I got a faint BFP at 10 dpo and immediately started weaning myself off vitex over About a week after the initialBFP Istarted bleeding and that was that. Vitex is very common in Germany so they have lots of studies on its use. Then two weeks after that on day 74 of my cycle, BFP! from everything I have read it keeps hormones regulated and helps with your milk supply. I'm all for the natural approach (as much as I can) x, Is this your first cycle of clomid? Boo! thank you very much!! Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. I have been taking vitex (1500mg daily) for approximately 4 months (with a break from BFP to MC October/November) due to long anovulatory cycles of ~85 days. I just thought I should add this in case someone searches and finds this thread. Although no one had tested my progestrone levels? All rights reserved. But I say keep taking it at least through the first trimester and then slowly ween off if you feel you should. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if you click through and make a purchase.All articles are written independently by the Netmums editorial team. 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. Thanks! Learn all the basics about female fertility, everything a woman should know before or while trying to get pregnant. Hi congratulations, I have started taking vitex too, I'm 2dpo on my tww. Ive got a vitex baby too. Can you give me some insight on that? Any advise would be appreciated. . Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I've been taking it for 3 months and finally got my BFP. One says Positive, the rest say negative! Day 15 still no smiley on clearblue ovulation tests. I was beginning this week to drop it to 1 pill every other day, but am concerned that will be too much of a cut, and may cause my progesterone to drop too much? Last month I had a chemical pregnancy. I'm currently 6w1d. I read that it can take up to 3 months to start taking full affect, but lots of ladies notice changes in the first month. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. I was hoping it would help get my cycle back on track and extend my lp. I am also confident that vitex paired with RRL helped me conceive, but everyone is different - start the vitex first before adding in the RRL.-----BFP after 18 months!I took Vitex for 5 months, I started after we'd been trying over a year. Help! I've had a 12 day LP with spotting on day 11. He is 15 months old now. i was taking 2 (400mg)/day. 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