Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. I have been taking vitex for years while TTC as I have PCOS. She said the doctor will need to test my progesterone and will then prescribe me progesterone if needed. I have fibromyalgia, chronic pain condition. Fingers crossed it works for both of us!!! Unfortunately I'm going through miscarrage right now ;( Vitex helps your body produce more progesterone which is very important for staying pregnant. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Get pregnant. One says Positive, the rest say negative! Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! 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 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. 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. My periods range from 26-35 days so I need a little regulation as well. GL & babydust!!!! Thanks for this post! Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Aspe, Feb 14, 2013. I ended up with a miscarriage and I know it's because I quit taking my vitex cold turkey and my progesterone bottomed out. I just wanted to add that I take it with the approval of my fs and nd. She is going to monitor my progesterone levels this time to try to prevent a problem. I've had fairly long, irregular cycles since coming off the pill in June 2013. Just started taking it again to try to #2! 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. it was my 2nd cycle on vitex when i got my 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. 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. I have read so many mixed reviews on it, though. Has anyone taken it for similar reasons and found improvement ? 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. Was on the pill for 15 years so after 4 months off of it and no AF, I tried Agnus Castus. 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 . Some sources say to take a 5 day break from it every month, ex. My cycles were 40-50 days. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Now 6 weeks pregnant ;) couldn't recommend these high enough, after 2 long years they helped us get our dream baby!! 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. 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 have my first appointment next Friday. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! Supplementing vitex may improve symptoms associated with PMS, such as anxiety, breast pain, moodiness, and headaches. I bought mine on Amazon. beautiful baby and I'm wondering should I take this if I'm already pregnant? Does anyone have any insight? I found a few things that would help me and vitex was one. 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. Breakdown: CD1-4 - Aunt Flo. I thought you'd taken it! The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Just stick with it girl. Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls! My midwife said that I could take it through thefirst trimester, but that'snot usually what she recommends. Does not fit the context of where it was posted. HOW LONG AFTER USING PRESEED/CONCEIVE PLUS DID YOU OR NOT GET YOUR BFP? It should not be taken lightly. It just stimulates your pituitary gland (the gland in charge of all hormone production) to function correctly! Please share your vitex stories. Congratulations! I'm currently taking 400mg twice a day. So much info on there about vitex. Thanks! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Good luck! my cycles are off.. any info is appreciated! BH - I can't recommend vitex enough! Agnus Castus is an herb that has been used to help regulate a womans cycle for a long, long time. Ive been taking Vitex for almost two months and just had a period. I was taking 650 from start of AF till CD8. . I took Vitex for 5 months, I started after we'd been trying over a year. Estrogen will thicken the lining and then if the egg gets fertilized during ovulation then progesterone will start going up and stay up for the babe to keep growing!There isnt anything synthetic about vitex and there are no hormones in it. Tho about to go see an RE as soon as I can get in. I have been taking vitex since oct and finally od for the first time after 65days and then af . I am currently 22 weeks pregnant:). 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! I'd recommend the capsule (the Gaia brand above is a liquid in a capsule) and the tincture over the dried herb. Worked for me partially My cycles were long and I used to spot few days before period. I have had spotting for just over 3 days before it turned to AF on the previous 2. anyone had a bfp after spotting and bfn ??? I tried b6 to help lengthen my lp once and I didn't ovulate until day 30 and bled on and off all month. Does anyone know how/when I stop taking it? You need 60-90 drops daily with a tincture. 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. I got back on the Vitex and three months after D & C I got pregnant again. If Vitex is being used as part of an herbal blend containing other herbs, use as directed on the bottle. I'm so sorry you're dealing with CD1 again. I'm currently 6w1d. My spotting really improved and I got a bfp after 2 months of low sugar. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. Has anyone used preseed? 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. I heard is not good during ovulation.. how should i take it? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I have been ovulating on my own, but my cycles are quite long so I am hoping this will help regulate them a little. I have read good things about pcos and vitex. I know they are low now looking back. 2 months of taking the b6 and the Vitex, I got my BFP! All rights reserved. I mean that Because Im not bleeding very much diring AF Im wondering if theres an issue with the lining building up enough. X. Hi, just wanted to jump on this thread as Iv never heard of Vitex before, what is it? I just started taking Vitex this cycle too, along with Dong Quai and Evening Primrose oil. It's also giving me bad heartburn and really sore boobs after ovulation. my BFP after over 2 years of trying! I had been taking it for just weeks . I had read that vitex could regulate your cycle so I started taking it. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Anyone have success with Vitex? Occasionally I took Dong Quai too--but it caused bruising so I stopped. Any advise would be appreciated. I'm also spotting day 27 and getting my period day 28 where usually I have 29 day cycles and ovulate day 15. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? It was the only thing that ever regulated my periods with no prescription required. I'm really interested in this. My cycles were long 45+ days. ", FIFA 23 has been out for a couple of days now, Long Term TTC Thread [Supporting Each other]. I was already on cd 60-something by the time I took it. Maca has normalizing effects on hormone levels. Took it down to 325 due to migraines. 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. Omg . Vitex should be taken from after menstrual bleeding until the next month's bleeding begins. Me & OH have had all the tests done and have come back ok, accept OH morphology was 3% .. A flare is when the pain intensifies for a period of time. My gyno thinks I have to have a year of TTC before I can start on Clomid even though . thank you all in advance. Maca can also be taken all month with a break during menstrual bleeding and is great for the male partner as well. It seems thereis justno diffinitive evidence that vitex is harmful or not harmful during pregnancy. I have PCOS but have regular cycle of 35 days. CONGRATS! spam or advertisingExists only to promote a product or service. http://www.larabriden.com/vitex-for-period-problems/. I started temping before officially TTC and my O date was all over the place, but usually around CD 20 - 30. Fingered crossed the Vitex is the right combination for you. Pregnancy Tests! Did you guys all have to order your vitex online? Currently Im on CD3. Vitex takes just a little bit to build up in your system. More posts in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" I just saw this thread, and even though I'm in 2nd trimester, thought I'd pop in. I have also read stories of people having bad side effects from it too (hair falling out, rashes, making their cycles super long). 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