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'm on every possible supplement, Hi all! Share the highs and lows of this time, and meet other women going through the same as you. I started temping before officially TTC and my O date was all over the place, but usually around CD 20 - 30. I've only been taking 400mg in the morning. I tried it one month and got pregnant that month - however the supplement I was taking have me the runs really bad! Here is one source I used to help me make a decision on whether or not to take vitex, and how to take it. Supplementing vitex may improve symptoms associated with PMS, such as anxiety, breast pain, moodiness, and headaches. Omg . I have been TTC for over 7 months now with a miscarriage in there. I haven't really seen evidence that Vitex is harmful but I just read on the boards about it. Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? Create an account or log in to participate. Good luck! We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. My periods range from 26-35 days so I need a little regulation as well. I know it's frustrating. This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if you click through and make a purchase.All articles are written independently by the Netmums editorial team. Obviously its not for everyone, especially women with regular cycles. Hi. Got off in December 2015. Our timing was okay: -2 and -3. Good luck to you. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I have a question.. do you take vitex all month?? Early pregnancy signs and symptoms statistics, pregnancy test statistics and reviews and many handy calculators. When I got to day 55 of my cycle, I'd had enough and found out about vitex on the internet. Record your signs and symptoms. This is what I'm experiencing. I stopped BC in NOV and Im hoping it regulates my cycle and helps get a BFP. . 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. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. A reasonable person would find this content inappropriate. Have any of you used vitex? Hi all! Hey ladies. My baby is in the 95th percentile for weight and height and is happy and healthy. Do you remember how/when you stopped taking the vitex after your bfp? 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 do have them on hand but I supposed they won't prescribe more unless I have a blood test that comes back as low for progesterone. Hi there I just turned 43 and have been tttc for 3 years. If I am almost 7 weeks pregnant, should I continue taking Vitex until 12 weeks? Any advice anyone?!! Has anyone's doctor told them anything about stopping Vitex after you get your BFP? I stopped taking vitex 10 days after my BFP. Then two weeks after that on day 74 of my cycle, BFP! My ob/gyn has me taking 10 days with of Provera starting on cycle day 12 every month. I had been taking it for just weeks . :) I was taking 225mg once a day. I started clomid 2 days ago, I have PCOS and very rarely ovulate, I did opks last month but never had a 'peak' I was put on clomid 7 years ago to conceive my boys and my doctor's suggested it again but I run the risk of multiples (I have triplets!) I'm currently 6w1d. 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! 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. Someoneasked before and it seemed that most docs were advising stopping it right away. I had progesterone draws for a couple of months after O & those were good. I think I'm going to give it a shot. This month was the first month I've started taking Vitex. At that time the placenta will take over production. Mine tested me for thyroid issues (I was about 2 days pg already but we didn't know). . I should mention though, that my recommended dose was much lower than yours. Gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy :) group, Create post in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" I bookmarked this post so please keep me updated! Tia. All rights reserved. Awwww looks at that face! How much vitex did you take? 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 . 2 months of taking the b6 and the Vitex, I got my BFP! Happy for your BFP. Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. I'm waiting for my period now. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I totally understand your frustration. I started taking it (Thompson's 1000mg), and a week later I ovulated. I haven't had any side effects. I've been on birth control for 6 years . oh no, I dont think it would have anything to do with the lining of the uterus. Has anyone used preseed? No more migraines. I've been taking it for 3 months and finally got my BFP. I got pregnant the same month, but it was probably because we had also decided to take a break. Will you be able to conceive? I'm not sure what else is in fertilitea so I don't know if the answers about vitex or fertilitea would differ. Do you thinkvitex would help even if you have regular periods? we got pg. Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. 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. and How long did it take you to get you BFP? Only 80 mg a day. 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'm also taking Maca but couldn't find anything about stopping it. ). Id say this month you will feel more normal and next cycle will be a pretty regular one. I got my BFP and Im reading conflicting information online about whether or not to stop taking it. It'll at least make me feel like I'm doing something else. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I'm looking at trying vitex and maca but not sure on how/when to take it? Between the spotting and cycle length Im also not bleeding a big amount. Anyone have success with Vitex? I take 2 capsules (800 mg) in the morning. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? 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. Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! Sorry tmi! 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 . What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? DD was a surprise, our angel baby was not TTA/not TTC and this one took 8 cycles to conceive. 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. It's also giving me bad heartburn and really sore boobs after ovulation. Maca has normalizing effects on hormone levels. I started taking vitex during the cycle I first got my BFP. FX we both get our BFP's very soon. Unfortunately I'm going through miscarrage right now ;( Vitex helps your body produce more progesterone which is very important for staying pregnant. 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. I saw the changes with my own eyes. Do not take vitex if your LH is elevated. off topicDoes not fit the context of where it was posted. I'd recommend the capsule (the Gaia brand above is a liquid in a capsule) and the tincture over the dried herb. Jenn - did you have spotting 7-4 days prior to your period each month? I got my BFP after my first cycle on vitex (for short luteal phase and spotting before AF) and was also taking B complex. Vitex comes in many forms, including loose herbs, capsules, tea, tincture and powder. All rights reserved. I've had irregular periods my whole life. 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. Will you be able to conceive? Also, i had DH start taking fertilaid. Hi there! I am 5dpo and I am not getting all the wicked PMS symptoms I had last month. Has anyone has experience with this? Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I was having the most irregular cycles after I went off the pill. 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 his vitamins vitabiotics pre conception for men religiously for the last two months ( as he wasnt before [emoji849]) I took pregnacare conception for last year. How will you know for sure when it happens? I stopped at that point and it worked perfectly, got pregnant right away. It's amazing these herbs don't get more research. I was going crazy. . Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! Good luck girl! The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Think they r xcellent :), can someone tell me about Vitex? It's my first cycle trying it, so I don't have any success story to share yet. Vitex and provera, how to take them together. Exists only to promote a product or service. After doing tons of research, went out and bought Vitex. I heard is not good . Thank you for posting this! 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. In december I started taking femaprin(vitex extract 225 mg/vitex fruit 100mg/b6100mg x1daily). Irregular cycles? Im wondering if that would cause a problem with the lining to maintain a pregnancy. I have fibromyalgia, chronic pain condition. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Copyright 2008 - 2023 All rights reserved Countdown Family Inc. I wouldnt stop taking it. This time I continued to take the vitex daily & started weaning off it slowly at 12 weeks. nothing else but the vitex! But on top of that excitement is the worry and concern of stopping, and how to stop, the vitex. Hopefully vitex can bring a bfp my way! Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. I've seen suggestions to stop using it immediately after pregnancy is confirmed and I've heard of it used to prevent early miscarriages. Escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by a! 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