I am new here, just wanted to give you a quick intro (explanation as to why I am trying herbs at this juncture) :
I am blessed with a 13 yr old boy (born on my 20th Bday as a result of an "oops" moment!)
I'd only had relations one time in the month and a baby was the farthest thing from my mind...
Fast forward to 2004
I reconcile with the father of my first son and we immediately set about trying to have a sibling for him!
I downloaded some TRIAL software for fertility charting, and was pregnant the FIRST cycle (-remember getting a pop-up warning that I had only 15 more days left on my Hormonal Forecaster Trial subscription!!!!!---I laughed because I would not have to buy it afterall....)

Right now I am apparently anovulatory, the few times I have detected ovulation, the luteal phase has been way too short.
I have now been TTCing without success for 27 months.
This is very frustrating...
I am thinking that prolactin may be to blame in my case, since I only JUST quit nursing...sometimes even a little lactation can disrupt the hormones...

SO

I have been doing an herbal regimen with some complementary vitamins for a couple of weeks now.
Currently, I am on:
Vitex
Evening Primrose Oil
Vit B6
Vit B complex
Prenatal Vit

I am about to add some more herbs/oils to my regimen.
This week I plan to add:
Flax Seed Oil
Red Clover
False Unicorn Root
Wild Yam Extract

I have heard vitex is probably the most powerful of all these herbs to regulate hormones and restore balance.
The others play a supportive role. They each perform a certain function that is said to aid the reproductive system in preparation for conception, ---and some can be continued after conception (-to help sustain a new pregnancy for those of us who have had issues with maintaining pregnancy).

I would like to refrain from advising others, however, because in order to be sure, you need to be comfortable with your own research/sources and know your own body.
Herbs can be powerful and can effect each of us very differently...

That said, I am more than willing to share my own personal experiences with the women in this forum, and you may glean from my experience what you wish!
This is how I came upon my plan...mostly by virtue of observing what has worked for others...many times, in forums similar to this one!

I had tried Vitex earlier in the year, but gave up when I failed to see immediate results.
I have since read more personal accounts from others who have used Vitex with success...most of them report that it takes a number of months before one sees any noticeable change.

-Many women report, though they had to wait a few-several months, ended up pregnant thanks to Vitex (after unsuccessfully ttcing for years)!

I am really hoping it works, but this time around, I have adopted a more patient attitude...
I will continue my regimen and report to this group if/when I see any results. ---I am also very eager to learn from the women here!

Good luck to all who are trying!


Shan