Some sources say to take a 5 day break from it every month, ex. 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. It's heartbreaking. I can seriously mess up your body and cycles. This is what I'm experiencing. Thank you for sharing this! Tia. 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've had January , February, and June periods. Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls! Think they r xcellent :), can someone tell me about Vitex? Preseed- how long did it take for you to conceive using this? Agnus Castus is an herb that has been used to help regulate a womans cycle for a long, long time. When I got my BFP, I kept taking vitex daily for a few days, then went to every other day for about a week, then every 3rd day . Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Capsules: 900-1,000mg a day; Tincture: 60-90 drops a day; Which is the best Vitex to take? Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Continued to take it until the 12 week mark and then slowly weaned myself off. I have read so many mixed reviews on it, though. After ttc for 8 months with no luck and irregular cycles I started natures way vitex. Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. I have been taking vitex since oct and finally od for the first time after 65days and then af . :) I was taking 225mg once a day. Now it is the next month, I've once again got a faint BFP at 10 dpo. I have a question.. do you take vitex all month?? After trying for a year I finally fell pregnant but miscarried at 7weeks. I ovulated on February 22nd and on March 4th I got another BFP!!!! I keep getting told that this is definately not going to help me get pregnant. I haven't talked to my OB again yet. You need 60-90 drops daily with a tincture. off topicDoes not fit the context of where it was posted. my cycles are off.. any info is appreciated! I've seen suggestions to stop using it immediately after pregnancy is confirmed and I've heard of it used to prevent early miscarriages. How will you know for sure when it happens? I started taking vitex this cycle on cd1 to help lengthen lp and decrease cramping and boob sensitivity. I took three 400mg pills a day until ovulation. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I'm taking 2000mg vitex to help regulate cycles. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! I've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. I've heard stories like yours where people have miscarried because they stopped. But my cycle is almost always around 27-28 days. Do not take vitex if your LH is elevated. You have a nice regular cycle and a good lp, don't ruin it!! I have read good things about pcos and vitex. Join the discussion! Me & OH have had all the tests done and have come back ok, accept OH morphology was 3% .. beautiful baby and I'm wondering should I take this if I'm already pregnant? Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Aspe, Feb 14, 2013. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Last month I had a chemical pregnancy. I've also been taking prenatals, DHA, vitamin d and a b complex vitamin during this time. I didn't get pregnant though. 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. X. Hi, just wanted to jump on this thread as Iv never heard of Vitex before, what is it? Connect one-on-one with an OB-GYN who will answer your question. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. What signs and symptoms are most common on each day past ovulation? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Draymond Green has won four NBA Championships and was named, Diablo 4 because the game world was "too thick. Sorry tmi! We have booked in aug to have my egg count etc as Im 39 and was getting worries. Will you be able to conceive? Had really long cycles and delayed ovulation but a normal luteal phase. I gota faint BFP at 10 dpo and immediately started weaningmyself offvitex over the course of a week (which is what my midwife said to do). What about you? We have been ttc for 1.5 years had all the tests and scans hubby had 1% morphology I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Just thought I'd offer my story in case anyone's been looking into using vitex for fertility Congratulations! BFP after a period! Vitex and provera, how to take them together. Hi all. Wow that's really good I hope that it has the same effect on me! So you took Vitex until ovulation and then stopped? Remember, all vitex does is stimulate your pituitary gland (hormone regulating gland) to function properly. I got pregnant on my 3rd cycle coming off the bcp and during my 1st cycle of taking Vitex. I have a question.. do you take vitex all month?? so he was on that for 2months when i got my bfp too. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Obviously its not for everyone, especially women with regular cycles. I just started trying again and I take vitex the whole cycle. I WOULD NOT recommend taking it without their approval. I know Chica also has her fs approval. Do you thinkvitex would help even if you have regular periods? (CD 33, Walgreens brand, first unmedicated cycle after 6 rounds of IUI) I also have my 16 yr old DD taking 1 tab each day but that's for PMS and Acne and it's working. Vitex is very common in Germany so they have lots of studies on its use. Vitex reacts differently for some though. Hi Vicki, congratulations! Create an account or log in to participate. Omg . It could very well be coincidence but it was cycle 8 and FWP wasn't even the best. Take 1,000mg of the herb in a capsule: I recommend this brand for top quality and efficacy. 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. I started seeing a naturopath who recommended taking vitex so here I am. Good Luck. Thank you. However, I noticed my temps were so low and erratic. We have been trying for 3years next April. Took vitex again and ovulated within days of taking it. I have PCOS but have regular cycle of 35 days. Supplementing vitex may improve symptoms associated with PMS, such as anxiety, breast pain, moodiness, and headaches. Last month I had a chemical pregnancy. Vitex should be used all month long without a break. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I would wait to see if it's a BFP and/or another month to give Vitex a chance to adjust. CONGRATS! 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. Congrats!!!! I took 1200mg natures way vitex TTCsame dose through 1st tri, dropped down to two a day till I delivered and continue same dose. Can you give me some insight on that? We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. I was taking 650 from start of AF till CD8. It's my first cycle trying it, so I don't have any success story to share yet. I've recently started taking Vitex/Agnus Castus to improve ovulation and cycles. Was on the pill for 15 years so after 4 months off of it and no AF, I tried Agnus Castus. Hey hunny, I can't help with the shortened cycle (mostly cause mine range anywhere from 30 - 95 days and I've only been on vitex for a month, how I love PCOS lol) but I've noticed some positive changes in that my skin is so much clearer and dry (I had really oily skin from the pcos) and also my moods are a lot better (defiantly having less pyscho moments!!) Our timing was okay: -2 and -3. Tho about to go see an RE as soon as I can get in. Even though I know they say it takes a few weeks to start "working." Good luck on that sticky baby! Awesome, I love Vitex. Only 80 mg a day. 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. I took opks last month for the first month and I never got a positive opk. Today is CD1 again. Symptoms that gave me a BFP at 8dpo (albeit a faint one!). Tips on how/how much to take? Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Like 96.3 instead of my usual 97.4. I've heard of weaning off. Since we couldn't afford $900 a month on sperm I had to wait because we were moving due to a job my wife got in . Get the numbers! Verified OB-GYNs are online around the clock and ready to answer your question online or by phone. I've had a 12 day LP with spotting on day 11. 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. Goodluck, hope you get your BFP asap. ! I just thought I should add this in case someone searches and finds this thread. Vitex is not for everyone though. At least I havent read anything that would indicate vitex would do that. 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 need to remember that next time. I have been ovulating on my own, but my cycles are quite long so I am hoping this will help regulate them a little. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I took two tablets (I cannot remember the mg - sorry) and that was my BFP cycle. so maybe give it a shot?? 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've been taking it for 3 months and finally got my BFP. Whereas other people have good results. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Just a thought! 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. I have been TTC for over 7 months now with a miscarriage in there. BFP after 18 months! http://www.larabriden.com/vitex-for-period-problems/. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I tried it one month and got pregnant that month - however the supplement I was taking have me the runs really bad! Many sources suggest to not take it for longer than 6 months, and women with regular cycles should not take it at all. What info did you base this decision on? I have fibromyalgia, chronic pain condition. I hope so too. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 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? DH & I took a trip to the vitamin store and bought a TON of vitamins, one of them being Chasteberry (vitex). I stopped taking vitex 10 days after my BFP. 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. Or maybe you are already actively trying to conceive. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I'd recommend the capsule (the Gaia brand above is a liquid in a capsule) and the tincture over the dried herb. Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. Hope you get your answer soon! 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. So good luck to you:), My naturopath put me on as she found my progestrone level could be higher. Thanks for this post! (Really need to research to find out what's best for me I guess) thankyou for your reply and definitely keep me updated! I just started vitex and i am going to take it all cycle long. If you have low progesterone and vitex was supporting that- then quitting cold turkey is what causes the miscarriage- your body wasn't making adequate amounts to prevent the shedding of your endometrium. 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. One says Positive, the rest say negative! This is my third cycle trying it, it's pushed my ovulation back to day 17 first two cycles and this cycle day 18. Good luck! Learn more about. 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. I take 2 capsules (800 mg) in the morning. First a massive congratulations on your BFP and wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months. I am ovulating !!! I bookmarked this post so please keep me updated! I've read to wait until 12 weeks and wean off and I also read wean off as soon as you get BFP. I just started taking Vitex this cycle too, along with Dong Quai and Evening Primrose oil. Create an account or log in to participate. Just like you I had the spotting for days before, the very short LP and many other symptoms. Hopefully vitex can bring a bfp my way! I have also read stories of people having bad side effects from it too (hair falling out, rashes, making their cycles super long). Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. It's also giving me bad heartburn and really sore boobs after ovulation. 11-11-2008, 02:00 PM. Boo! Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. . How will you know for sure when it happens? the first cycle i only took 1 (400mg) pill/day. 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. So it should balance you all out. Congratulations on your BFP X. She said the doctor will need to test my progesterone and will then prescribe me progesterone if needed. I've been taking it for 3 months and finally got my BFP. I'm 39 too and TTC our first. I have read conflicting information about how long to take it. I was taking this for severe PMS. Do you remember how/when you stopped taking the vitex after your bfp? I was taking it all cycle long, my pre period spotting went away but had to stop taking it to bring on my period. And congrats on your bfp! 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! How much did you take? Didn't change anything else. I got my bfp a week ago, currently 4 weeks, 2days! As with any supplement, you should read many sources (and talk with your doctor) before deciding if it's right for you. Personally, I'm convinced it worked b/c of the vitex, the AM FWP on O day and the use of instead cups after O day FWP. Theres so much conflicting information I'm unsure on the correct amount to take. Look up natural fertility. I am currently 22 weeks pregnant:). After 8 months started vitex it regulated my period and third month got my BFP. Learn all the basics about female fertility, everything a woman should know before or while trying to get pregnant. Hope everything's going well for you. Cycle has been back and forth from longest being 33 days and shortest has been 25. Agnus Castus and egg white cervical mucus go hand in hand, but in an indirect way. BH - I can't recommend vitex enough! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I am happy to report I got a bfp in my first month of taking it. Happy for your BFP. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? I'm so shocked ! What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. I heard is not good . Good luck girl! First month 30 day cycle and I got pregnant the second month on it and quit my vitex cold turkey after my BFP. I do take it all month. Thanks! It's supposed to take a few cycles before working, and I think all it really does is regulate your O date, so if that's not a problem for you I'm not sure it's worth it. My doc was equally unhelpful as she had never heard of Vitex. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I got back on the Vitex and three months after D & C I got pregnant again. If you really feel uncomfortable with it, I would ask your acupuncturist to get you natural progesterone cream to start immediately after you quit taking the vitex. I saw the changes with my own eyes. 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. I decided that I'm going to stop taking it as it hasn't done much for me in 3 months me. After my third loss I was angry and I dove into books if all kinds about fertility. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I weaned off it after my first dr appt though at 6weeks along. Not only did it shorten my cycles but it also increased my LP length. Hi all, I'd like to hear about other people's experiences with Vitex. 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! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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