So we've been TTCAL for 6 months now & I'm so frustrated. You have a nice regular cycle and a good lp, don't ruin it!! So I'm wanting to add something new this cycle. While I am excited I am also a nervous wreck and I know that can't be helpful!When do I stop the Vitex? Ladies, on my first cycle of taking Vitex (400mg twice daily) I got my BFP (10dpo) after 2 years of TTC. Good Luck. 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 . So you took Vitex until ovulation and then stopped? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I heard is not good . Guaranteed. Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! 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 . Also blood levels are necessary indicative of progesterone levels in your body. Hi all I just wanted to post this as hopefully will help others. First month 30 day cycle and I got pregnant the second month on it and quit my vitex cold turkey after my BFP. I just bought some too but haven't taken any yet. I took 2-3 pills a day, every day and on Sept 5th I had my very first real period in YEARS!!! We start our next round of Letrozele in January & hoping with the Vitex included we will get our BFP. Then two weeks after that on day 74 of my cycle, BFP! Help! I'm in Australia and I take a brand called Fusion and I take 2 tabs 2000mg in the morning. Vitex. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I got pregnant with my July baby the second cycle on Vitex. Congratulations, that's great news! I'm 39 too and TTC our first. This month was the first month I've started taking Vitex. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Record your signs and symptoms. Do you thinkvitex would help even if you have regular periods? 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! Awwww looks at that face! But my cycle is almost always around 27-28 days. I have been TTC for over 7 months now with a miscarriage in there. Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. After doing some more research on the net I heard that vitex shouldn't be stopped abruptly during pregnancy as the sudden drop in hormone levels causes miscarriage. I'd stop taking vitex if I was you. Ive been taking Vitex for almost two months and just had a period. As with any supplement, you should read many sources (and talk with your doctor) before deciding if it's right for you. Some sources say to take a 5 day break from it every month, ex. I have read conflicting information about how long to take it. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Learn all the basics about female fertility, everything a woman should know before or while trying to get pregnant. My chart is normal and temperature is still up. Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. Copyright 2008 - 2023 All rights reserved Countdown Family Inc. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. I got my bfp a week ago, currently 4 weeks, 2days! Just thought I'd offer my story in case anyone's been looking into using vitex for fertility Congratulations! Last month I had a chemical pregnancy. I can seriously mess up your body and cycles. My baby is in the 95th percentile for weight and height and is happy and healthy. I hear it works but want to know the conditions. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. Just like you I had the spotting for days before, the very short LP and many other symptoms. I will def give it a go and see if it helps. it was my 2nd cycle on vitex when i got my bfp. Been getting lots of info and good feelings from this message board but this is my first post:)I'm trying to conceive naturally at this advanced age. I already knew quite a bit but wanted to go outside of that. 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. 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 do have longer cycles though (this one being shortest since loss at 33 days). More posts in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" Congrats!! thank you very much!! Tips on how/how much to take? Some docs say to stop right away after a bfp. 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'm a little nervous though because my acupuncturist recommended me stopping it once I get bfp. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? Scared & confused! oh no, I dont think it would have anything to do with the lining of the uterus. I was DEVASTATED on CD1. I am 5dpo and I am not getting all the wicked PMS symptoms I had last month. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I was hoping it would help get my cycle back on track and extend my lp. I just started vitex and i am going to take it all cycle long. Goodluck, hope you get your BFP asap. I weaned off Fertilaid (which contains a little Vitex) over the course of 3 days & that was fine. . Has anyone taken it for similar reasons and found improvement ? A flare is when the pain intensifies for a period of time. Did you guys all have to order your vitex online? we got pg. How long will it take to get pregnant? Cycle has been back and forth from longest being 33 days and shortest has been 25. Hello all my lovely ladies! Dh has a child from a previous relationship so I knew all a long it was me. You need 60-90 drops daily with a tincture. I was taking 650 from start of AF till CD8. Have any of you used vitex? Select your day past ovulation to see the statistics and to get an understanding of what result you can expect. 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? Hi all. How will you know for sure when it happens? I had tons of bloodwork and and HSG and all were normal. 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. I got pregnant the same month, but it was probably because we had also decided to take a break. I got a faint BFP at 10 dpo and immediately started weaning myself off vitex over Continued to take it until the 12 week mark and then slowly weaned myself off. 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 have read so many mixed reviews on it, though. so he was on that for 2months when i got my bfp too. I know they are low now looking back. 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 started taking it to regulate my period after coming off the pill (and hoped to get a bfp too) after more than 10 years but it just made them worse..have only just got my period back after close to 3 months. If you really feel uncomfortable with it, I would ask your acupuncturist to get you natural progesterone cream to start immediately after you quit taking the vitex. GL & babydust!!!! I just started taking vitex this cycle and it's already moved up ovulation by 5 days! I've seen suggestions to stop using it immediately after pregnancy is confirmed and I've heard of it used to prevent early miscarriages. Last cycle I ovulated on CD23, so I'm hoping this cycle is a little sooner. Did you take anything else with Vitex? Hi there! Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I had progesterone draws for a couple of months after O & those were good. and I have regular periods? I started taking to regulate my period after BC, because everyone says it takes so long for AF. I decided to cut right back on sugar instead. Lengthened my Lp, made sex better and keeps my endo in check by boosting my progesterone. Have you talked to your doc yet? So good luck to you:), My naturopath put me on as she found my progestrone level could be higher. Hope everything's going well for you. Since we couldn't afford $900 a month on sperm I had to wait because we were moving due to a job my wife got in . The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Also every since we TTC my period have been SUPER HEAVY with clots and 'flooding'. Day 15 still no smiley on clearblue ovulation tests. I think I'm going to give it a shot. You've made the decision and you are actively trying to conceive. It's amazing these herbs don't get more research. I have taken vitex for 3 months now. Both times I took it prior to getting pregnant it was within two or three months:) good luck girl. Not only did it shorten my cycles but it also increased my LP length. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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. Awesome, I love Vitex. CD1 will be medium and by half way through CD2 its really only there when I wipe. I am happy for you but again Vitex doesn't work for everyone. I got my BFP and Im reading conflicting information online about whether or not to stop taking it. Any advice anyone?!! I'm 30 weeks in this pic, and . Chances of pregnancy? Unfortunately I'm going through miscarrage right now ;( Vitex helps your body produce more progesterone which is very important for staying pregnant. I've been taking it for 8months now though and I take it every day to stabilize and support my hormones. Normally when Im off birth control I rarely get a period. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. At that time the placenta will take over production. At least I havent read anything that would indicate vitex would do that. Track your cycles. I just started taking Vitex this cycle too, along with Dong Quai and Evening Primrose oil. How do you take them and what dosage? anyone had a bfp after spotting and bfn ??? Took vitex again and ovulated within days of taking it. TIA. 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. If I am almost 7 weeks pregnant, should I continue taking Vitex until 12 weeks? Here is one source I used to help me make a decision on whether or not to take vitex, and how to take it. Congrats!! Pregnancy Tests! my cycles are off.. any info is appreciated! I take 2 capsules (800 mg) in the morning. Any information greatly appreciated! Tho about to go see an RE as soon as I can get in. I didnt take it my entire pregnancy but I did wean off slowly by the time I got to second trimester. I've read to wait until 12 weeks and wean off and I also read wean off as soon as you get BFP. Someoneasked before and it seemed that most docs were advising stopping it right away. Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. Obviously its not for everyone, especially women with regular cycles. . My ob/gyn has me taking 10 days with of Provera starting on cycle day 12 every month. Thank you for sharing this! You can also use a liquid tincture, like this. Track your fertility signs to help pinpoint ovulation and your fertile window to increase your chances of conceiving. I ovulate too early and then always have a few days of spotting before my period. My naturopath and midwife both said the only r. Jenn - did you have spotting 7-4 days prior to your period each month? Hopefully vitex can bring a bfp my way! I have read that you should slowly wean yourself off by 12 weeks. I took three 400mg pills a day until ovulation. I took vitex in addition to Fertilaid(which also contains some vitex). 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. I was taking this for severe PMS. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I also have PCOS. I haven't had any side effects. 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 totally understand your frustration. 3 weeks later I got AF. Sure enough - BFP!!! I haven't noticed any side effects so far. I had been taking it for just weeks . Didn't change anything else. amazon prime! Any success stories from using this? This time I continued to take the vitex daily & started weaning off it slowly at 12 weeks. My periods range from 26-35 days so I need a little regulation as well. I know it's frustrating. If you want to wean off vitex, i would do it very gradually over a few weeks and add in progesterone cream. during your period. Vitex should be taken from after menstrual bleeding until the next month's bleeding begins. 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. Use this calculator to help you decide when to take your first home pregnancy test. It could very well be coincidence but it was cycle 8 and FWP wasn't even the best. I'm also spotting day 27 and getting my period day 28 where usually I have 29 day cycles and ovulate day 15. Nothing but good here! and where i can purchase it and how much to take for how long ect.? Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! How will you know for sure when it happens? Fingers crossed for April BFPs all round. This is what I'm experiencing. the first cycle i only took 1 (400mg) pill/day. I should mention though, that my recommended dose was much lower than yours. I know Chica also has her fs approval. So much info on there about vitex. All rights reserved. I'd recommend the capsule (the Gaia brand above is a liquid in a capsule) and the tincture over the dried herb. FX we both get our BFP's very soon. so he was on that for 2months when i got my bfp too. I do take it all month. I got pregnant on my 3rd cycle coming off the bcp and during my 1st cycle of taking Vitex. But Im on a little time line with our wedding so Im really hoping it happens soon. Does anyone know how/when I stop taking it? Using vitex, I got my cycle to be a lot shorter, with O around CD 17-18. I'm currently taking 400mg twice a day. I have PCOS also so am on metformin to help regulate & am hoping with the help of Vitex I will also get my sticky bean x. Hi Billy, how long have you been trying if you don't mind me asking? I've tried maca but it didn't agree with me. Vitex should be used all month long without a break. Had blood tests and ultrasounds to check for pregnancy but got a big fat nope. I find this very encouraging! I'm not sure about Maca sorry.. so much informaion!! 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. Thanks for this post! But I say keep taking it at least through the first trimester and then slowly ween off if you feel you should. Any advise would be appreciated. I've also been taking prenatals, DHA, vitamin d and a b complex vitamin during this time. I have taken vitex for 3 months now. I weaned off it after my first dr appt though at 6weeks along. I've only been taking 400mg in the morning. Good luck! I keep getting told that this is definately not going to help me get pregnant. 29/10/2020 14:50. I ended up with a miscarriage and I know it's because I quit taking my vitex cold turkey and my progesterone bottomed out. Vitex is not for everyone though. 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. What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Good luck to you. Exists only to promote a product or service. What do you think? It'll at least make me feel like I'm doing something else. After ttc for 6 months I decided to try Vitex. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Although no one had tested my progestrone levels? 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