Tips on how/how much to take? Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! CD1 will be medium and by half way through CD2 its really only there when I wipe. Scared & confused! I just started taking vitex this cycle and it's already moved up ovulation by 5 days! I just thought I should add this in case someone searches and finds this thread. I've also been taking prenatals, DHA, vitamin d and a b complex vitamin during this time. She is going to monitor my progesterone levels this time to try to prevent a problem. 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. Over the course of 3 months it shortened them by 5 days each month. Did you guys all have to order your vitex online? I've had irregular periods my whole life. ). What a biotch. And congrats on your bfp! My ob/gyn has me taking 10 days with of Provera starting on cycle day 12 every month. I've read a few articles about Vitex and how it can help if your LP isn't long enough and may help increase production of progesterone. I have a question.. do you take vitex all month?? I have read conflicting information about how long to take it. 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. 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. It was the only thing that ever regulated my periods with no prescription required. it was my 2nd cycle on vitex when i got my bfp. After taking vitex for 11 days and started prenatals two days before my positive opk. 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. I've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. Nonetheless I hope it works for you! mrsrogers1986. Id say this month you will feel more normal and next cycle will be a pretty regular one. And congratulations on your beautiful baby. How do you take them and what dosage? Will you be able to conceive? Any advice anyone?!! Do you have any cycle issues? Normally when Im off birth control I rarely get a period. 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 . If anyone has any questions like I said I have researched this herb for countless hours and happy to help. Even though I know they say it takes a few weeks to start "working." Good luck on that sticky baby! But Im on a little time line with our wedding so Im really hoping it happens soon. This is what I'm experiencing. I haven't really seen evidence that Vitex is harmful but I just read on the boards about it. I'm currently taking 400mg twice a day. I have been ovulating on my own, but my cycles are quite long so I am hoping this will help regulate them a little. Got off in December 2015. 11-11-2008, 02:00 PM. I didn't get pregnant though. Thank you for sharing this! I started taking Fertilaid which contains vitex and a lot of other necessary vitamins. Hi all, I'd like to hear about other people's experiences with Vitex. So I think it's one of those things you'd have to try before you will know how your body reacts to it. I don't know if it was that or my timing was better, but it probably doesn't hurt to try. I love vitex! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Today is cd28 and 11dpo and no AF yet. Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I ended up with a miscarriage and I know its because I quit taking my vitex cold turkey and my progesterone bottomed out. I took opks last month for the first month and I never got a positive opk. I mean that Because Im not bleeding very much diring AF Im wondering if theres an issue with the lining building up enough. I'm also spotting day 27 and getting my period day 28 where usually I have 29 day cycles and ovulate day 15. I took Fertilaid for the cycle before my BFP, whichI believe has Vitex in it. X. Hi, just wanted to jump on this thread as Iv never heard of Vitex before, what is it? CONGRATS! I weaned off Fertilaid (which contains a little Vitex) over the course of 3 days & that was fine. I started seeing a naturopath who recommended taking vitex so here I am. Track your cycles. After my third loss I was angry and I dove into books if all kinds about fertility. I already knew quite a bit but wanted to go outside of that. So I'm wanting to add something new this cycle. Fingered crossed the Vitex is the right combination for you. I would do what your gut tells you. I had been taking it for just weeks . Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Round two, breastfed my son past 1yr of age, around15 mos he slowed down feedings considerably. I had tons of bloodwork and and HSG and all were normal. I just never, ever thought it would take this long. Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. I was hoping it would help get my cycle back on track and extend my lp. Just started taking it again to try to #2! How will you know for sure when it happens? 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. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. GL & babydust!!!! Just a thought! So I'm happy with the results :). We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. It kick started my cycles immediately! You have a nice regular cycle and a good lp, don't ruin it!! Do not take vitex if your LH is elevated. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. so maybe give it a shot?? My cycles were long 45+ days. Cycles were ranging from 25-27 days and after taking vitex for one month it lengthened it to 28 but so far fingers crossed hasn't messed anything up. Also blood levels are necessary indicative of progesterone levels in your body. Today is CD1 again. Maca has normalizing effects on hormone levels. I need to remember that next time. I WOULD NOT recommend taking it without their approval. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Pregnancy Tests! 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 believe that just as it balances estrogen and progesterone it also balances your prolactin levels as well. That's vitex I'm talking about. FX we both get our BFP's very soon. I took 1200mg natures way vitex TTCsame dose through 1st tri, dropped down to two a day till I delivered and continue same dose. If you dont I've read not to take it as it can mess up your cycle. 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'd stop taking vitex if I was you. so he was on that for 2months when i got my bfp too. We start our next round of Letrozele in January & hoping with the Vitex included we will get our BFP. . Using vitex, I got my cycle to be a lot shorter, with O around CD 17-18. I have read good things about pcos and vitex. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Aspe, Feb 14, 2013. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Record your signs and symptoms to discover patterns and help determine your probability of pregnancy! Now 6 weeks pregnant ;) couldn't recommend these high enough, after 2 long years they helped us get our dream baby!! 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. I do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). Does anyone have any insight? 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. How much did you take? i was taking 2 (400mg)/day. Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :). What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. . I just saw this thread, and even though I'm in 2nd trimester, thought I'd pop in. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. I was on the pill for 13 years. I just started vitex and i am going to take it all cycle long. I'm really interested in this. I got my BFP and Im reading conflicting information online about whether or not to stop taking it. 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. 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'm looking at trying vitex and maca but not sure on how/when to take it? 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. I know they are low now looking back. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Any advise would be appreciated. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. She said the doctor will need to test my progesterone and will then prescribe me progesterone if needed. I haven't noticed any side effects so far. 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. Select your day past ovulation to see the statistics and to get an understanding of what result you can expect. Just like you I had the spotting for days before, the very short LP and many other symptoms. Someoneasked before and it seemed that most docs were advising stopping it right away. After doing tons of research, went out and bought Vitex. 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. Congrats!!!! A reasonable person would find this content inappropriate. My guess would be vitex has delayed your ovulation and messed you up a bit. Ladies, on my first cycle of taking Vitex (400mg twice daily) I got my BFP (10dpo) after 2 years of TTC. BH - I can't recommend vitex enough! 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. A flare is when the pain intensifies for a period of time. Vitex should be used all month long without a break. It's my first cycle trying it, so I don't have any success story to share yet. I was thinking about stopping but your experience gives me hope! I heard is not good . Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Obviously its not for everyone, especially women with regular cycles. This last month I O'd CD 17. They are out of wack and hoping Vitex can help me ovulate and get my period back and we can start trying for a baby soon . Hi congratulations, I have started taking vitex too, I'm 2dpo on my tww. 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