Vitex takes just a little bit to build up in your system. I went into a fibro flare. Did you take anything else with Vitex? But my cycle is almost always around 27-28 days. I didnt know it was safe for nursing? You don't need as much progesterone cream as a pill because it doesn't have to go through the liver and be metabolized. Learn more about. I've recently started taking Vitex/Agnus Castus to improve ovulation and cycles. 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. And now.nothing. Or maybe you are already actively trying to conceive. The internet says stop, it can cause birth defects AND don't stop, it will cause a miscarriage. I continued taking Vitex twice a day for 30 days after my . during your period. My cycle before starting vitex was 65days. Learn more about. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I'm not sure what else is in fertilitea so I don't know if the answers about vitex or fertilitea would differ. I took it until I saw signs leading up to ovulating. 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 . I was already on cd 60-something by the time I took it. Awesome, I love Vitex. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. I would do blood work first before deciding to take Progesterone cream. My doc was equally unhelpful as she had never heard of Vitex. Vitex comes in many forms, including loose herbs, capsules, tea, tincture and powder. Congratulations! I was DEVASTATED on CD1. I hear it works but want to know the conditions. First a massive congratulations on your BFP and wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months. :) I was taking 225mg once a day. . I was on the pill for 13 years. 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. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! I stopped at that point and it worked perfectly, got pregnant right away. anyone know if I can use vitex with clomid? 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. Hi congratulations, I have started taking vitex too, I'm 2dpo on my tww. Do u have regular cycles before taking vitex. I got pregnant on my 3rd cycle coming off the bcp and during my 1st cycle of taking Vitex. Vitex should be used all month long without a break. Have any of you used vitex? But Im on a little time line with our wedding so Im really hoping it happens soon. Take 1,000mg of the herb in a capsule: I recommend this brand for top quality and efficacy. It seems thereis justno diffinitive evidence that vitex is harmful or not harmful during pregnancy. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. It kick started my cycles immediately! I wouldnt stop taking it. 1/4tsp morning and night and keep it up until 3 month and then wean gradually again. I don't know if it was that or my timing was better, but it probably doesn't hurt to try. Connect one-on-one with an OB-GYN who will answer your question. I ovulated on February 22nd and on March 4th I got another BFP!!!! Worked for me partially My cycles were long and I used to spot few days before period. All rights reserved. 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. my cycles are off.. any info is appreciated! Vitex BFP 01-02-2010, 08:13 PM. I ovulate too early and then always have a few days of spotting before my period. Had blood tests and ultrasounds to check for pregnancy but got a big fat nope. oh no, I dont think it would have anything to do with the lining of the uterus. I was thinking about stopping but your experience gives me hope! 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. I've tried maca but it didn't agree with me. Pregnancy Tests! so I started taking it again & 2 months later got another bfp. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. 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. I take 1200mg a day (400mg pills, 2 in the am, 1 in the pm). nothing else but the vitex! . Chat in the forums, ask questions, journal your thoughts and post your photos. My ob/gyn has me taking 10 days with of Provera starting on cycle day 12 every month. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? Tia. Round two, breastfed my son past 1yr of age, around15 mos he slowed down feedings considerably. This time I continued to take the vitex daily & started weaning off it slowly at 12 weeks. So I'm wanting to add something new this cycle. Only 80 mg a day. I keep getting told that this is definately not going to help me get pregnant. from everything I have read it keeps hormones regulated and helps with your milk supply. I also have PCOS. I took opks last month for the first month and I never got a positive opk. Also, i had DH start taking fertilaid. However, I noticed my temps were so low and erratic. Record your signs and symptoms to discover patterns and help determine your probability of pregnancy! . Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. Thank you for posting this! Record your signs and symptoms. Can you give me some insight on that? 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. This month was the first month I've started taking Vitex. Good luck! We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Verified OB-GYNs are online around the clock and ready to answer your question online or by phone. I've had fairly long, irregular cycles since coming off the pill in June 2013. Took me 65 days to get my first period after stopping the pill. 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. Like I said, there is a lot of conflicting info out there, and every woman's situation is different. Vitex is not for everyone though. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? I didn't get pregnant though. 3 months after taking vitex my cycles are 28-30 days! 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. BFP after 18 months! So I think it's one of those things you'd have to try before you will know how your body reacts to it. My cycles were long 45+ days. (CD 33, Walgreens brand, first unmedicated cycle after 6 rounds of IUI) Sorry tmi! Any success stories from using this? Sure enough - BFP!!! Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :) This is what I'm experiencing. My cycles were 40-50 days. 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. Happy for your BFP. I haven't had any side effects. I'm taking it right now, 800mg a day 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon. I've only been taking 400mg in the morning. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Anyone have success with Vitex? Hey ladies. I have very irregular periods and used Vitex to help me conceive my second. I stopped taking vitex 10 days after my BFP. I took 2-3 pills a day, every day and on Sept 5th I had my very first real period in YEARS!!! it was my 2nd cycle on vitex when i got my bfp. For a report published in the journal Planta Medica, researchers reviewed 12 previously . I dont want to wait for shipping now! Wow that's really good I hope that it has the same effect on me! I ended up with a miscarriage and I know its because I quit taking my vitex cold turkey and my progesterone bottomed out. Guaranteed. I'd stop taking vitex if I was you. 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. Congratulations on your BFP X. I also quit another supplement that might have been causing them as well. We're all different! And congratulations on your beautiful baby. Will you be able to conceive? I mean that Because Im not bleeding very much diring AF Im wondering if theres an issue with the lining building up enough. I do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). I was going crazy. Researchers suggest that by decreasing prolactin release, vitex helps balance other hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone. group, Create post in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" I got pregnant the same month, but it was probably because we had also decided to take a break. TIA. Remember, all vitex does is stimulate your pituitary gland (hormone regulating gland) to function properly. When I got to day 55 of my cycle, I'd had enough and found out about vitex on the internet. Both times I took it prior to getting pregnant it was within two or three months:) good luck girl. Now it is the next month, I've once again got a faint BFP at 10 dpo. I was having the most irregular cycles after I went off the pill. A flare is when the pain intensifies for a period of time. I feel confident in saying that Vitex will regulate your cycle and get you ovulating. For the U.S. anyways lol only a day or two. I haven't talked to my OB again yet. I have had multiple mc but i have had my progesterone tested on cd 26 (as per my FScould have been cd 25 or 26) and it was where it should be. I do take it all month. Fingers crossed it works for both of us!!! Is that the consensus? I had the hormonal IUS (Mirena) for over a decade and after having it removed I have had 24 day cycles with only 2 fertile days using OPK (one flashing smiley one solid . Capsules: 900-1,000mg a day; Tincture: 60-90 drops a day; Which is the best Vitex to take? So I'm happy with the results :). 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 8.15.07 NATHAN 6.13.09 - 6.14.09 WYATT born 32w3d Gone too soon, RIP. I've been taking it for 3 months and finally got my BFP. Also, i had DH start taking fertilaid. I'm 39 too and TTC our first. I tried it one month and got pregnant that month - however the supplement I was taking have me the runs really bad! If you want to wean off vitex, i would do it very gradually over a few weeks and add in progesterone cream. I was at my wit's end went to Whole foods and bought vitex in a dropper, ovulated within a day of taking it. Hi all. Hi all, I'd like to hear about other people's experiences with Vitex. Share the highs and lows of this time, and meet other women going through the same as you. How do you take them and what dosage? I'm waiting for my period now. I'd recommend the capsule (the Gaia brand above is a liquid in a capsule) and the tincture over the dried herb. I have read good things about pcos and vitex. I stopped BC in NOV and Im hoping it regulates my cycle and helps get a BFP. 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? I started clomid 2 days ago, I have PCOS and very rarely ovulate, I did opks last month but never had a 'peak' I was put on clomid 7 years ago to conceive my boys and my doctor's suggested it again but I run the risk of multiples (I have triplets!) Do not take vitex if your LH is elevated. I got a BFP this morning and I just thought I would share my story. How much did you take? I've been on birth control for 6 years . I got back on the Vitex and three months after D & C I got pregnant again. As with any supplement, you should read many sources (and talk with your doctor) before deciding if it's right for you. BFP after a period! pain in my c section scar early second pregnancy, https://natural-fertility-info [] +and+vitex. Vitex is very common in Germany so they have lots of studies on its use. You can also use a liquid tincture, like this. I do take it all month. Congratulations, that's great news! Hi vitex worked for me too. Whereas other people have good results. Fingers crossed but i have no preg symptoms yet, Congratulations BabyCat & thank you for the post. Congrats!!!! I took Vitex for 5 months, I started after we'd been trying over a year. 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 his vitamins vitabiotics pre conception for men religiously for the last two months ( as he wasnt before [emoji849]) I took pregnacare conception for last year. At least I havent read anything that would indicate vitex would do that. I have a question.. do you take vitex all month?? . I tried b6 to help lengthen my lp once and I didn't ovulate until day 30 and bled on and off all month. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 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! 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. It should not be taken lightly. The usual dose of maca is 500-1000 mg per day (as per most bottles), either in capsule or . spam or advertisingExists only to promote a product or service. Any reviews? Court! 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! Hope everything's going well for you. 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