I ovulated on February 22nd and on March 4th I got another 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. Anyone have success with Vitex? 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 . This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. My worry is if I stop, my progesterone will drop dramatically, and therefore, cause a miscarriage. She did tell me that avg time to conception for couples our age is 3-6 months.& here we are. I have been TTC for over 7 months now with a miscarriage in there. Started spotting lightly 7 DPO-10 DPO on and off with slight cramping a few of the days. Also, when you give birth, your hormones go all crazy adjusting to not being pregnant anymore. Same thing. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? 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. Do u have regular cycles before taking vitex. Does not fit the context of where it was posted. I didnt take it my entire pregnancy but I did wean off slowly by the time I got to second trimester. My P4 levels at 5 weeks were great (30 ng/ml), so I'm going to start weaning off the Vitex over the next 2 weeks. I'm taking it right now, 800mg a day 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon. Hi congratulations, I have started taking vitex too, I'm 2dpo on my tww. I have my first appointment next Friday. This is my third cycle trying it, it's pushed my ovulation back to day 17 first two cycles and this cycle day 18. If you dont I've read not to take it as it can mess up your cycle. He has settled down a little bit since I come off for Macca. And congrats on your bfp! Court! Have any of you used vitex? I went into a fibro flare. Me and dh have been having unprotected sex for about five years and I have never gotten pregnant. 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 just have done so so so much research on Vitex and I just want to spread the good news for any moms with irregular cycles and trouble conceiving. Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. So we've been TTCAL for 6 months now & I'm so frustrated. Vitex reacts differently for some though. I tried it one month and got pregnant that month - however the supplement I was taking have me the runs really bad! 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. Good luck to you. This is what I'm experiencing. Fingers crossed but i have no preg symptoms yet, Congratulations BabyCat & thank you for the post. I guess if it can't be patented and doesn't make some pharmaceutical company big bucks, no one bothers with studies. Vitex and provera, how to take them together. I have been taking vitex since oct and finally od for the first time after 65days and then af . the first cycle i only took 1 (400mg) pill/day. I stopped BC in NOV and Im hoping it regulates my cycle and helps get a BFP. I've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. Day 15 still no smiley on clearblue ovulation tests. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I took it until I saw signs leading up to ovulating. and where i can purchase it and how much to take for how long ect.? Good luck! I tried progesterone cream and B vitamins the next month and got pregnant again and this one is sticking so far, I'll be 8 weeks on Monday and feeling wonderfully like shit lol. I got a faint BFP at 10 dpo and immediately started weaning myself off vitex over I don't know if it was that or my timing was better, but it probably doesn't hurt to try. I've seen suggestions to stop using it immediately after pregnancy is confirmed and I've heard of it used to prevent early miscarriages. I'm a little nervous though because my acupuncturist recommended me stopping it once I get bfp. Some sources say to take a 5 day break from it every month, ex. 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! I know it's frustrating. I keep getting told that this is definately not going to help me get pregnant. Learn more about. Look up natural fertility. Chat in the forums, ask questions, journal your thoughts and post your photos. 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. My cycles were long 45+ days. And so sorry about the CD 1. I have been taking Vitex, Cinnamon, and Folic acid since July. But I say keep taking it at least through the first trimester and then slowly ween off if you feel you should. I am ovulating !!! Over the course of 3 months it shortened them by 5 days each month. If Vitex is being used as part of an herbal blend containing other herbs, use as directed on the bottle. Ladies, on my first cycle of taking Vitex (400mg twice daily) I got my BFP (10dpo) after 2 years of TTC. I do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). You can also use a liquid tincture, like this. Any information greatly appreciated! I was going crazy. 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. Vitex increases your progesterone levels (baby hormone) if you build a supply of it taking vitex and all the sudden you quit and your progesterone drops your body most likely will go wait whats going on theres not enough progesterone to support proper growth of this baby. Verified OB-GYNs are online around the clock and ready to answer your question online or by phone. Id say this month you will feel more normal and next cycle will be a pretty regular one. I need to remember that next time. Only 80 mg a day. I know they are low now looking back. I have read conflicting information about how long to take it. I am so glad it worked out for you!! monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". All rights reserved. Boo! Has anyone taken it for similar reasons and found improvement ? oh no, I dont think it would have anything to do with the lining of the uterus. 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. I got back on the Vitex and three months after D & C I got pregnant again. TIA. Like I said, there is a lot of conflicting info out there, and every woman's situation is different. Thank you for sharing this! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. We have been ttc for 1.5 years had all the tests and scans hubby had 1% morphology I have Hashimotos thyroiditis. 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. 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. Good luck girl! (CD 33, Walgreens brand, first unmedicated cycle after 6 rounds of IUI) so he was on that for 2months when i got my bfp too. from everything I have read it keeps hormones regulated and helps with your milk supply. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Using Conceive plus. Sorry tmi! I mean that Because Im not bleeding very much diring AF Im wondering if theres an issue with the lining building up enough. What info did you base this decision on? Obviously its not for everyone, especially women with regular cycles. I got my BFP and Im reading conflicting information online about whether or not to stop taking it. I've also been taking prenatals, DHA, vitamin d and a b complex vitamin during this time. I'm not sure what else is in fertilitea so I don't know if the answers about vitex or fertilitea would differ. I thought you'd taken it! My periods range from 26-35 days so I need a little regulation as well. http://www.larabriden.com/vitex-for-period-problems/. We have been ttc for 1.5 years had all the tests and scans hubby had 1% morphology I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 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. It sure does but we are staying positive, my husband has no issues so we just need to get my body doing what it should be. First a massive congratulations on your BFP and wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months. Didn't change anything else. Religiously take it and My guess is you will get your BFP here soon. I took Vitex for 5 months, I started after we'd been trying over a year. Take 1,000mg of the herb in a capsule: I recommend this brand for top quality and efficacy. It's amazing these herbs don't get more research. I believe that just as it balances estrogen and progesterone it also balances your prolactin levels as well. I started on cd1 and I noticed that I am having a lot of blood clots. Congratulations! I had read that vitex could regulate your cycle so I started taking it. After ttc for 8 months with no luck and irregular cycles I started natures way vitex. I'm taking 2000mg vitex to help regulate cycles. Do you have any cycle issues? When I got to day 55 of my cycle, I'd had enough and found out about vitex on the internet. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! I got pregnant the same month, but it was probably because we had also decided to take a break. I totally understand your frustration. I just saw this thread, and even though I'm in 2nd trimester, thought I'd pop in. Happy for your BFP. I was taking this for severe PMS. Hi there! I weaned off it after my first dr appt though at 6weeks along. so he was on that for 2months when i got my bfp too. Any advise would be appreciated. 3 months after taking vitex my cycles are 28-30 days! CD1 will be medium and by half way through CD2 its really only there when I wipe. Help! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. When I started I came off of BC too and had very irregular cycles. Hi all! Vitex takes just a little bit to build up in your system. It seems thereis justno diffinitive evidence that vitex is harmful or not harmful during pregnancy. I was DEVASTATED on CD1. First month 30 day cycle and I got pregnant the second month on it and quit my vitex cold turkey after my BFP. Well the thing with vitex is that it raises progesterone levels so essentially but stopping it, you're taking away the progesterone which can cause a miscarriage. Hello all my lovely ladies! I feel confident in saying that Vitex will regulate your cycle and get you ovulating. 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 waiting for my period now. 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. I had been taking it for just weeks . Hi hun!! All rights reserved. My cycles have been pretty regular (but pretty light) since having my dd & I honestly think it helped up get our bfp quicker this time around. I took vitex in addition to Fertilaid(which also contains some vitex). July schedule - 1st started taking Maca and Vitex 2x a day 5th ovulated 12th period should have started today is the 17th - no period but occasional cramps, PMS symptoms but no sore breasts . 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