FYI: Long or Irregular cycles

I took an herb called Vitex (chaste berry). I had really long cycles. I was o'ing at day 24. I started taking it this past month. And I just O'd at day 17.

I thought it might help others with long or irregular cycles.

"More recently, science has validated the fertility-enhancing properties of this dynamic herb. Vitex has been shown in several clinical studies to help stimulate and stabilize the the reproductive hormones involved in ovulation, cycle balance, and menstrual regularity. These studies also document a statistically-significant increase in fertility among women using vitex, with more pregnancies than in control groups using a placebo."

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Thanks for the info.

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where did you get it from?

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Hmmmmmmm - very interesting!! At what point in your cycle did you begin taking it - did you wait until the start of a new cycle or sometime in the middle of one?

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I got it at GNC. They sell it at most places where you buy vitamins/supplements.

I took it on CD1 and stopped once I o'd. It says it can take anywhere from 1-3 months to work....but it helped my first month using it.

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I have been taking it for the past 6-7 months...

I don't need to take it to regulate my cycles which are very regular but I take it for my progesterone levels which are very high (after I ovulate) causing my boobs to be like ballons and other PMS symptoms...it really works...it regulates your hormones......I take it through out my cycle...I also get it at GNC...

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Is it safe to take with pre-natals?

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thanks! I just picked it up at GNC... right now my cycle is so screwy - I am on CD 58 and have not ovulated... I am going to take this and see what happens... if I don't ovulate by 5/10 I am going to my OB/GYN again.

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Good luck...


Thanks for the info! I have never had a cycle this long since being off BCP, so I don't know whats going on, but its worth a shot!

How much are you supposed to take each day?


They say to take 1000mg...2 tables of 500mg.....

Helps With:

-Acne
Tea Form: Up to 3 times per day.
Liquid Form: A dropperful of the liquid extract in a half-cup of hot water.
Capsule Form: Two Capsules three times a day.
*Used for both male and female acne.

-Premenstrual Syndrome
Extract: 40 drops (2ml) Taken Daily
Tincture: 120 drops (6ml) taken daily can be used for up to eighteen months
Capsule: 20-40mg once a day (Higher doses are 500-1,000mg per day)
*Recommended 4-6 months before symptoms vanish (1-2 months some changes)
*I recommend following the label instructions.

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstration)
Extract: 40 drops (2ml) Taken Daily
Tincture: 120 drops (6ml) taken daily can be used for up to eighteen months
Capsule: 20-40mg once a day (Higher doses are 500-1,000mg per day)
*Recommended 18 months of treatment
*I recommend following the label instructions.

-Infertility
Instructions on label
*Recommended 5 to 6 months of treatment

-Hot Flashes
200mg 1-3 times daily

-Discomforts with Peri-menopause and menopause
Powered Berries or as tea: 1-2 g
Fluid Extract: (1:1) 4 ml (1 tsp)
Solid dry power extract: (4:1) 250-500 mg.
*I recommend following the label instructions.

-Endometriosis
225mg daily
*Recommended 18 months of treatment

-Uterine Fibroids
Same dosage as Premenstraul Syndroms
*Recommended 2-6 months of Treatment

-Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual flow)
Extract: 40 drops (2ml) daily
Tincture: 120 drops (6ml) daily
Tablets: 250mgs taken twice daily
*Recommended 18 months of treatment
*I recommended following the label instructions.

-Increase Milk Production
120mg or less per day
*Do not take large does of this herb to treat milk production
*Recommended 4-6 months before symptoms vanish (1-2 months some changes)

Message edited 4/25/2007 9:49:29 AM.