Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! Ive got a vitex baby too. I'm taking 2000mg vitex to help regulate cycles. Thanks for this post! Occasionally I took Dong Quai too--but it caused bruising so I stopped. After doing tons of research, went out and bought Vitex. I started taking to regulate my period after BC, because everyone says it takes so long for AF. Hi there! After trying for a year I finally fell pregnant but miscarried at 7weeks. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I got pregnant on my 3rd cycle coming off the bcp and during my 1st cycle of taking Vitex. beautiful baby and I'm wondering should I take this if I'm already pregnant? Religiously take it and My guess is you will get your BFP here soon. More posts in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" We have been ttc for 1.5 years had all the tests and scans hubby had 1% morphology I have Hashimotos thyroiditis. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. I can seriously mess up your body and cycles. I ovulated on February 22nd and on March 4th I got another BFP!!!! The usual dose of maca is 500-1000 mg per day (as per most bottles), either in capsule or . I would do blood work first before deciding to take Progesterone cream. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. it was my 2nd cycle on vitex when i got my bfp. Did you get any sympathy leading up to your bfp? What is going through your mind? I have PCOS but have regular cycle of 35 days. As with any supplement, you should read many sources (and talk with your doctor) before deciding if it's right for you. Get pregnant. I think I'm going to give it a shot. Happy for your BFP. Have you talked to your doc yet? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 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 started taking it (Thompson's 1000mg), and a week later I ovulated. I am very interested also, I started Fertilitea this month, 8dpo today and started testing to make sure I stop the Fertilitea as soon as I get the BFP. I am ovulating !!! Day 15 still no smiley on clearblue ovulation tests. GL & babydust!!!! 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. Learn all the basics about female fertility, everything a woman should know before or while trying to get pregnant. SarahL420. Thanks! You don't need as much progesterone cream as a pill because it doesn't have to go through the liver and be metabolized. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! I'm a little nervous though because my acupuncturist recommended me stopping it once I get bfp. 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. Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. group, Create post in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" 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. Supplementing vitex may improve symptoms associated with PMS, such as anxiety, breast pain, moodiness, and headaches. I know they are low now looking back. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I guess if it can't be patented and doesn't make some pharmaceutical company big bucks, no one bothers with studies. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Hopefully vitex can bring a bfp my way! We have booked in aug to have my egg count etc as Im 39 and was getting worries. 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 . Hi all. Unfortunately I'm going through miscarrage right now ;( Vitex helps your body produce more progesterone which is very important for staying pregnant. Vitex is very common in Germany so they have lots of studies on its use. it was my 2nd cycle on vitex when i got my bfp. 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. Also every since we TTC my period have been SUPER HEAVY with clots and 'flooding'. Obviously its not for everyone, especially women with regular cycles. I do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). Again weeks went by, no period. 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. Here is one source I used to help me make a decision on whether or not to take vitex, and how to take it. It's also giving me bad heartburn and really sore boobs after ovulation. First month 30 day cycle and I got pregnant the second month on it and quit my vitex cold turkey after my BFP. Just a thought! Track your fertility signs to help pinpoint ovulation and your fertile window to increase your chances of conceiving. I weaned off it after my first dr appt though at 6weeks along. Nonetheless I hope it works for you! Hubby and I are beyond excited. I dont want to wait for shipping now! I've had January , February, and June periods. I have very irregular periods and used Vitex to help me conceive my second. I'm all for the natural approach (as much as I can) x, Is this your first cycle of clomid? . Info. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I would suggest asking your doc. Capsules: 900-1,000mg a day; Tincture: 60-90 drops a day; Which is the best Vitex to take? Does anyone know how/when I stop taking it? 3 months after taking vitex my cycles are 28-30 days! Chances of pregnancy? Like 96.3 instead of my usual 97.4. I decided to cut right back on sugar instead. My cycles were long 45+ days. Is that the consensus? That's vitex I'm talking about. I took 2-3 pills a day, every day and on Sept 5th I had my very first real period in YEARS!!! Tho about to go see an RE as soon as I can get in. I've also been taking prenatals, DHA, vitamin d and a b complex vitamin during this time. Hope you get your answer soon! Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. Tia. Hey ladies. Share the highs and lows of this time, and meet other women going through the same as you. I had been taking it for just weeks . Also blood levels are necessary indicative of progesterone levels in your body. Vitex. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I was hoping it would help get my cycle back on track and extend my lp. For the U.S. anyways lol only a day or two. DD was a surprise, our angel baby was not TTA/not TTC and this one took 8 cycles to conceive. Do u have regular cycles before taking vitex. Today is cd28 and 11dpo and no AF yet. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. After ttc for 6 months I decided to try Vitex. I already confirmed O the last cycle so I know at least my body is working in that sense. I need to remember that next time. What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? It'll at least make me feel like I'm doing something else. 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! I started on cd1 and I noticed that I am having a lot of blood clots. I have been taking Vitex, Cinnamon, and Folic acid since July. I keep getting told that this is definately not going to help me get pregnant. I took vitex in addition to Fertilaid(which also contains some vitex). My spotting really improved and I got a bfp after 2 months of low sugar. Vitex reacts differently for some though. I've seen suggestions to stop using it immediately after pregnancy is confirmed and I've heard of it used to prevent early miscarriages. In december I started taking femaprin(vitex extract 225 mg/vitex fruit 100mg/b6100mg x1daily). 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 got my BFP on my second vitex cycle. Well, within 3 days of taking it AF came, I was amazed. 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. Then one 400mg pill a day until FF confirmed ovulation with 3 temps above . I would do what your gut tells you. Same thing. I thought you'd taken it! Ttc #3 just ordered some to try! And so sorry about the CD 1. Good Luck. Me & OH have had all the tests done and have come back ok, accept OH morphology was 3% .. Many women take more than that, but I am using caution until I can talk to my OBGYN about it. The sugar thing is interesting is that just . Congrats!! I haven't had any side effects. 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. and I have regular periods? Only 80 mg a day. 2 months of taking the b6 and the Vitex, I got my BFP! I have read that you should slowly wean yourself off by 12 weeks. Fingers crossed it works for both of us!!! Vitex is not supposed to shorten your luteal phase but regulate you to around a 28 day cycle with a LP of around 14 days. After my third loss I was angry and I dove into books if all kinds about fertility. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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). Do not take vitex if your LH is elevated. 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. Didnt know you could take it while breastfeeding! Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? So we've been TTCAL for 6 months now & I'm so frustrated. It's my first cycle trying it, so I don't have any success story to share yet. Now it is the next month, I've once again got a faint BFP at 10 dpo. I continued taking Vitex twice a day for 30 days after my . I have fibromyalgia, chronic pain condition. 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. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Maca can also be taken all month with a break during menstrual bleeding and is great for the male partner as well. A flare is when the pain intensifies for a period of time. Didn't change anything else. Any advice anyone?!! I just thought I should add this in case someone searches and finds this thread. Was recently diagnosed with pcos. 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! Dtswife.. Why were you taking vitex? You've made the decision and you are actively trying to conceive. I've heard stories like yours where people have miscarried because they stopped. I'm on every possible supplement, Hi all! Hi there! I am currently 22 weeks pregnant:). Im wondering if that would cause a problem with the lining to maintain a pregnancy. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I have read so many mixed reviews on it, though. Record your signs and symptoms. Scared & confused! I wouldnt stop taking it. I'm taking 2000mg vitex to help regulate cycles. It's amazing these herbs don't get more research. 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 actually think about you a lot & it gives me hope that we'll actually get pregnant again someday soon. Good luck girl! Do you thinkvitex would help even if you have regular periods? I started taking Vitex last month not because I'm irregular but because we've been trying so long with only 1 pregnancy with unfortunately ended in a MC at 8weeks. Good luck to you. How long will it take to get pregnant? Any advise would be appreciated. I was taking the recommened dose, which was three capsules a day. My periods range from 26-35 days so I need a little regulation as well. Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :). Started spotting lightly 7 DPO-10 DPO on and off with slight cramping a few of the days. I've been taking it for 3 months and finally got my BFP. Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. Someoneasked before and it seemed that most docs were advising stopping it right away. Our DS was a surprise pg & the baby we lost took 2 cycles to conceive. Symptoms that gave me a BFP at 8dpo (albeit a faint one!). I love vitex! I'm in Australia and I take a brand called Fusion and I take 2 tabs 2000mg in the morning. Get the numbers! 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. 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. If anyone has any questions like I said I have researched this herb for countless hours and happy to help. Fingered crossed the Vitex is the right combination for you. I've only been taking 400mg in the morning. It could very well be coincidence but it was cycle 8 and FWP wasn't even the best. After taking vitex for 11 days and started prenatals two days before my positive opk. Currently Im on CD3. Hope everything's going well for you. I know it's frustrating. Good luck! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. What signs and symptoms are most common on each day past ovulation? Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :) 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 ovulate too early and then always have a few days of spotting before my period. I have been TTC for over 7 months now with a miscarriage in there. Vitex is not for everyone though. So you took Vitex until ovulation and then stopped? If I am almost 7 weeks pregnant, should I continue taking Vitex until 12 weeks? 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. I took two tablets (I cannot remember the mg - sorry) and that was my BFP cycle. Will you be able to conceive? spam or advertisingExists only to promote a product or service. We start our next round of Letrozele in January & hoping with the Vitex included we will get our BFP. Congratulations! Thank you for posting this! Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? I was thinking about stopping but your experience gives me hope! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Goodluck, hope you get your BFP asap. Last month I had a chemical pregnancy. 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. I just saw this thread, and even though I'm in 2nd trimester, thought I'd pop in. I do take it all month. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. on our 8th cycle TTC.
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