Worked for me partially My cycles were long and I used to spot few days before period. Can you tell me a bit about what your cycles were like before you started taking it? Today is cd28 and 11dpo and no AF yet. Now it is the next month, I've once again got a faint BFP at 10 dpo. Unfortunately I'm going through miscarrage right now ;( Vitex helps your body produce more progesterone which is very important for staying pregnant. Fingers crossed but i have no preg symptoms yet, Congratulations BabyCat & thank you for the post. Vitex is not for everyone though. Hi all! Early pregnancy signs and symptoms statistics, pregnancy test statistics and reviews and many handy calculators. All rights reserved. beautiful baby and I'm wondering should I take this if I'm already pregnant? on our 8th cycle TTC. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. What is going through your mind? How will you know for sure when it happens? I've been taking folic acid, b-complex and vitamin D for the past two months but I don't see much of a difference (I know it can take time) whats a fibro flare? anyone know if I can use vitex with clomid? CD1 will be medium and by half way through CD2 its really only there when I wipe. I haven't talked to my OB again yet. Here is one source I used to help me make a decision on whether or not to take vitex, and how to take it. Just a thought! I heard is not good during ovulation.. how should i take it? Same thing. What's the earliest DPO has anyone had a BFP? GL & babydust!!!! Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by Aspe, Feb 14, 2013. I *know* it helped my cycles. I have read conflicting information about how long to take it. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I think I'm going to give it a shot. Do u have regular cycles before taking vitex. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! It's my first cycle trying it, so I don't have any success story to share yet. Cycle has been back and forth from longest being 33 days and shortest has been 25. I've recently started taking Vitex/Agnus Castus to improve ovulation and cycles. Do you remember how/when you stopped taking the vitex after your bfp? Agnus Castus and egg white cervical mucus go hand in hand, but in an indirect way. 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. All rights reserved. Many sources suggest to not take it for longer than 6 months, and women with regular cycles should not take it at all. I just started taking Vitex this cycle too, along with Dong Quai and Evening Primrose oil. I hope so too. But on top of that excitement is the worry and concern of stopping, and how to stop, the vitex. 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. My worry is if I stop, my progesterone will drop dramatically, and therefore, cause a miscarriage. I was going crazy. You can also use a liquid tincture, like this. First a massive congratulations on your BFP and wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I took two tablets (I cannot remember the mg - sorry) and that was my BFP cycle. Hi there I just turned 43 and have been tttc for 3 years. What were your first symptoms and when did you get your bfp? 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. It could very well be coincidence but it was cycle 8 and FWP wasn't even the best. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 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. we got pg. Thanks girls! Ttc #3 just ordered some to try! Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. I was taking this for severe PMS. I just thought I should add this in case someone searches and finds this thread. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Create an account or log in to participate. She did tell me that avg time to conception for couples our age is 3-6 months.& here we are. What a biotch. I got pregnant on my 3rd cycle coming off the bcp and during my 1st cycle of taking Vitex. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? We have been ttc for 1.5 years had all the tests and scans hubby had 1% morphology I have Hashimotos thyroiditis. Congratulations on your BFP X. Also every since we TTC my period have been SUPER HEAVY with clots and 'flooding'. I am currently 22 weeks pregnant:). So you took Vitex until ovulation and then stopped? . 3 weeks later I got AF. I didnt take it my entire pregnancy but I did wean off slowly by the time I got to second trimester. I went into a fibro flare. Join the discussion! I am ovulating !!! 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? 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. 29/10/2020 14:50. In January I ovulated around cd 13/14 and got a BFP on February 1st but on February 6th it ended in a chemical I immediately started taking femaprin again. I tried b6 to help lengthen my lp once and I didn't ovulate until day 30 and bled on and off all month. 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. Or maybe you are already actively trying to conceive. I started taking vitex during the cycle I first got my BFP. Maca has normalizing effects on hormone levels. Our DS was a surprise pg & the baby we lost took 2 cycles to conceive. 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. I take 2 capsules (800 mg) in the morning. Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! I've also been taking prenatals, DHA, vitamin d and a b complex vitamin during this time. Share the highs and lows of this time, and meet other women going through the same as you. i was taking 2 (400mg)/day. Connect one-on-one with an OB-GYN who will answer your question. My guess would be vitex has delayed your ovulation and messed you up a bit. 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. spam or advertisingExists only to promote a product or service. Hi all, I'd like to hear about other people's experiences with Vitex. Ive been taking Vitex for almost two months and just had a period. What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? Tips on how/how much to take? Thanks for this post! Learn all the basics about female fertility, everything a woman should know before or while trying to get pregnant. so he was on that for 2months when i got my bfp too. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Then one 400mg pill a day until FF confirmed ovulation with 3 temps above . However, I noticed my temps were so low and erratic. 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Like I said, there is a lot of conflicting info out there, and every woman's situation is different. pain in my c section scar early second pregnancy, https://natural-fertility-info [] +and+vitex. I haven't had any side effects. I've heard stories like yours where people have miscarried because they stopped. I also have my 16 yr old DD taking 1 tab each day but that's for PMS and Acne and it's working. . And now.nothing. I had been taking it for just weeks . I have read that you should slowly wean yourself off by 12 weeks. 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. Draymond Green has won four NBA Championships and was named, Diablo 4 because the game world was "too thick. I took repeated tests and the line never got darker. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I took Fertilaid for the cycle before my BFP, whichI believe has Vitex in it. After trying for a year I finally fell pregnant but miscarried at 7weeks. I hope that's the right decision. Good luck! from everything I have read it keeps hormones regulated and helps with your milk supply. I keep getting told that this is definately not going to help me get pregnant. After doing tons of research, went out and bought Vitex. 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. Learn more about. Tia. I have very irregular periods and used Vitex to help me conceive my second. 11-11-2008, 02:00 PM. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". I took three 400mg pills a day until ovulation. But my cycle is almost always around 27-28 days. I continued taking Vitex twice a day for 30 days after my . . Symptoms that gave me a BFP at 8dpo (albeit a faint one!). How do you take them and what dosage? I didnt know it was safe for nursing? I stopped BC in NOV and Im hoping it regulates my cycle and helps get a BFP. 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! Even if I'm not preggers it is worth it. I just started taking vitex this cycle and it's already moved up ovulation by 5 days! I'm on every possible supplement, Hi all! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved. I do take it all month. I didn't get pregnant though. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Posted 3/22/16. 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. ). I just started vitex and i am going to take it all cycle long. Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :). I do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). I would suggest asking your doc. Round two, breastfed my son past 1yr of age, around15 mos he slowed down feedings considerably. Hi congratulations, I have started taking vitex too, I'm 2dpo on my tww. In december I started taking femaprin(vitex extract 225 mg/vitex fruit 100mg/b6100mg x1daily). Did you take anything else with Vitex? We have been ttc for 1.5 years had all the tests and scans hubby had 1% morphology I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Hope you get your answer soon! Chat in the forums, ask questions, journal your thoughts and post your photos. We have booked in aug to have my egg count etc as Im 39 and was getting worries. It's amazing these herbs don't get more research. Hello all my lovely ladies! How long will it take to get pregnant? Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. More posts in "Getting Pregnant - Trying to Conceive " group, Create post in "Getting Pregnant - Trying to Conceive " group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I decided that I'm going to stop taking it as it hasn't done much for me in 3 months me. How long will it take to get pregnant? Has anyone has experience with this? 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 also quit another supplement that might have been causing them as well. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Been on it 6 weeks now and was hoping for my bfp today, done everything right this month, but AF arrived this morning so feeling a little sad. I stopped taking vitex 10 days after my BFP. BFP after a period! I've had irregular periods my whole life. Has anyone taken it for similar reasons and found improvement ? Dtswife.. Why were you taking vitex? This month was the first month I've started taking Vitex. The internet says stop, it can cause birth defects AND don't stop, it will cause a miscarriage. I've not known many ladies taking it to talk too so would be great to join the conversation. So I'm happy with the results :). I found a few things that would help me and vitex was one. I decided to cut right back on sugar instead. I have been taking Vitex, Cinnamon, and Folic acid since July. I have been taking vitex for years while TTC as I have PCOS. That may work too. At that time the placenta will take over production. Again weeks went by, no period. My ob/gyn has me taking 10 days with of Provera starting on cycle day 12 every month. the first cycle i only took 1 (400mg) pill/day. 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. You've made the decision and you are actively trying to conceive. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Get pregnant. I took vitex in addition to Fertilaid(which also contains some vitex). Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. Scared & confused! Although no one had tested my progestrone levels? We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I can seriously mess up your body and cycles. I've tried maca but it didn't agree with me. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? I have my first appointment next Friday. What do you think? Good Luck. Many women take more than that, but I am using caution until I can talk to my OBGYN about it. Just stick with it girl. This last month I O'd CD 17. Hope everything's going well for you. 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. Anyone have success with Vitex? Some sources say to take a 5 day break from it every month, ex. I was having the most irregular cycles after I went off the pill. Record your signs and symptoms to discover patterns and help determine your probability of pregnancy! Hi Vicki, congratulations! Sorry tmi! For the U.S. anyways lol only a day or two. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I was taking it all cycle long, my pre period spotting went away but had to stop taking it to bring on my period. It's heartbreaking. It's also giving me bad heartburn and really sore boobs after ovulation. All rights reserved. Lengthened my Lp, made sex better and keeps my endo in check by boosting my progesterone. I took it until I saw signs leading up to ovulating. About a week after the initialBFP Istarted bleeding and that was that. Create an account or log in to participate. Track your cycles. How much did you take? 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 just bought some too but haven't taken any yet. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! I totally understand your frustration. Thank you. group, Create post in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" Thanks! Was on the pill for 15 years so after 4 months off of it and no AF, I tried Agnus Castus. I'm currently taking 400mg twice a day. Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. But I hope it works for some of you like it did for me and please dont stop taking it if you do become pregnant. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Thank you for posting this! Someoneasked before and it seemed that most docs were advising stopping it right away. My cycle before starting vitex was 65days. I'm looking at trying vitex and maca but not sure on how/when to take it? Well, within 3 days of taking it AF came, I was amazed. We start our next round of Letrozele in January & hoping with the Vitex included we will get our BFP. I am so glad it worked out for you!! 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've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. I know they are low now looking back. No more migraines. Ive got a vitex baby too. I'mveryworried about stopping the vitex. My cycles were long 45+ days. Any advice anyone?!! You have a nice regular cycle and a good lp, don't ruin it!! The sugar thing is interesting is that just . Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I really noticed the hormone swings in month two but since then I just feel balanced and happy! Capsules: 900-1,000mg a day; Tincture: 60-90 drops a day; Which is the best Vitex to take? so maybe give it a shot?? I take 1200mg a day (400mg pills, 2 in the am, 1 in the pm). Any reviews? I ovulate too early and then always have a few days of spotting before my period. I started taking to regulate my period after BC, because everyone says it takes so long for AF. I find this very encouraging! Only 80 mg a day. Omg . 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've had a 12 day LP with spotting on day 11. Continued to take it until the 12 week mark and then slowly weaned myself off. After ttc for 8 months with no luck and irregular cycles I started natures way vitex. He is 15 months old now. Hubby and I are beyond excited. ! Hi there! I was taking 650 from start of AF till CD8. TIA. I'm 30 weeks in this pic, and . I took opks last month for the first month and I never got a positive opk. Vitex reacts differently for some though. Even now after the intense O pain my temp is going down instead of up. 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