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MrsDeVito
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Vitex
Does anyone have any experience with this supplement?
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Posted 8/26/10 7:03 PM  |
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Smiles111
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Re: Vitex
I started taking it three months ago in the hopes of regulating my cycle (in conjunction with other things, so I would O earlier and trying to lengthen my luteal phase).
First month, I took it the entire month b/c we skipped a month of TTC and my cycle seemed improved.
Last month, I took it only up til O b/c we were TTC and you're not supposed to take Vitex if pg. My cycle was its normal irregular self.
This month, I should be O'ing soon...so I'll see if there's any difference.
I'm just starting with Dr. B also.
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| Posted 8/27/10 1:01 PM |
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MrsDeVito
Gio's gonna be a big brother!
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Re: Vitex
Thanks so much for responding! Do you normally O on your own? Also how much are you taking a day? Thanks again!
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| Posted 8/27/10 5:58 PM |
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Smiles111
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Re: Vitex
Posted by MrsDeVito
Thanks so much for responding! Do you normally O on your own? Also how much are you taking a day? Thanks again!
Hey, no problem! I think I O on my own (according to LH surges and CM) and will hopefully have that confirmed by the RE.
Part of my cycle issues are irregular length, late O, and short luteal phase.
I felt that the Vitex helped me O a bit earlier and lengthen my luteal phase (although, it could've just been a fluke that month! who knows!)
I have Nature's Way Vitex 400 mg. The directions say:
Take 1 capsule two to three times daily for eight to twelve weeks. Thereafter, take 1 capsule daily. Vitex works gently. Best results obtained with continuous, long-term use.
Caution: do not use during pregnancy.
HTH! 
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| Posted 8/27/10 8:45 PM |
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MrsDeVito
Gio's gonna be a big brother!
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Re: Vitex
Posted by Smiles111
Posted by MrsDeVito
Thanks so much for responding! Do you normally O on your own? Also how much are you taking a day? Thanks again!
Hey, no problem! I think I O on my own (according to LH surges and CM) and will hopefully have that confirmed by the RE.
Part of my cycle issues are irregular length, late O, and short luteal phase.
I felt that the Vitex helped me O a bit earlier and lengthen my luteal phase (although, it could've just been a fluke that month! who knows!)
I have Nature's Way Vitex 400 mg. The directions say:
Take 1 capsule two to three times daily for eight to twelve weeks. Thereafter, take 1 capsule daily. Vitex works gently. Best results obtained with continuous, long-term use.
Caution: do not use during pregnancy.
HTH!
Definitely helps, thank you so much!
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| Posted 8/27/10 8:54 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Vitex
Worked for me!
I had similar issues as Smiles111. Irregular length, late O, and short luteal phase. I went to a RE and was told to start clomid & IUI, but I was not emotionally ready so decided to wait 3 more cycles. In the meantime I had a HSG done and started taking vitex. I got pregnant with my son 2 months after the HSG and first month on vitex. I think it was a combination of the two. I O'ed on CD 14 with vitex, which had never happened before CD 28. I was TTC for 14-15 months. My son is now 26 months old.
I got it from GNC, 500mg. I took 1 pill each night before bed.
Give it a try! Good luck! And feel free to FM me with any questions.
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| Posted 8/27/10 10:13 PM |
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MrsDeVito
Gio's gonna be a big brother!
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Re: Vitex
Posted by julz33
Worked for me!
I had similar issues as Smiles111. Irregular length, late O, and short luteal phase. I went to a RE and was told to start clomid & IUI, but I was not emotionally ready so decided to wait 3 more cycles. In the meantime I had a HSG done and started taking vitex. I got pregnant with my son 2 months after the HSG and first month on vitex. I think it was a combination of the two. I O'ed on CD 14 with vitex, which had never happened before CD 28. I was TTC for 14-15 months. My son is now 26 months old.
I got it from GNC, 500mg. I took 1 pill each night before bed.
Give it a try! Good luck! And feel free to FM me with any questions.
Thanks so much for the info! I actually don't O at all on my own, I have PCOS, doy ou think it would induce ovulation or is more for people who O late?
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| Posted 8/27/10 10:58 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Vitex
Posted by MrsDeVito
Posted by julz33
Worked for me!
I had similar issues as Smiles111. Irregular length, late O, and short luteal phase. I went to a RE and was told to start clomid & IUI, but I was not emotionally ready so decided to wait 3 more cycles. In the meantime I had a HSG done and started taking vitex. I got pregnant with my son 2 months after the HSG and first month on vitex. I think it was a combination of the two. I O'ed on CD 14 with vitex, which had never happened before CD 28. I was TTC for 14-15 months. My son is now 26 months old.
I got it from GNC, 500mg. I took 1 pill each night before bed.
Give it a try! Good luck! And feel free to FM me with any questions.
Thanks so much for the info! I actually don't O at all on my own, I have PCOS, doy ou think it would induce ovulation or is more for people who O late?
from what I read online it could help PCOS and people who don't O on their own but could take 3-6 months! 
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| Posted 8/28/10 9:35 AM |
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MrsDeVito
Gio's gonna be a big brother!
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Re: Vitex
Thanks so much, after 11 months what's 3-6 more Seriously though, if it works I don't mind waiting a few more months at all.
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| Posted 8/28/10 5:51 PM |
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