Vitex aka Chaste tree

[Heaven_Sent]

Just after some information on vitex also known as chaste tree.

Has anyone used it to regulate there cycles? mine are all ova the place, i have PCOS.
Did it work?
Has it helped you fell pregnant?

Any information on vitex would be great. Thanks.

[tdfirst]

to heaven_sent:

i have been taking vitex since august. so far no pregnancy but it has helped regulate my cycles. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2007 and although I have been taking metformin for 2 years, my cycles didnt become regular until i started taking vitex as well. I have read that it takes 3-6 months to help with pregnancy. I am hoping that when my current period is over, hubby and I will succeed in finally getting pregnant.

I am nervous about actually getting pregnant though. No one seems to have info on when to stop taking it once you find out you are pregnant. From what I have read, I have decided that once I find out I am carrying, I will reduce my dosage from 1200mg to 800mg for 2 weeks, then go to 400mg after that and continue with that dosage until I am in my 2nd trimester.

good luck to you.

and if anyone else has stories about if vitex worked for them, i would appreciate you sharing your experience whether it be positive or negative.

[didispunk]

I was taking Metformin and Vitex and it definilty helped with my cycles.. and I did get pregnant with DS..

I also took a multi prenatal vitamin..

Was brilliant and not $$

[Heaven_Sent]

Thanks for the info girls!!!!

tdfirst- Arent u meant to stop the vitex as soon as AF arrives? i read on the bottle do not take during pregnancy.

Im hoping the vitex will work for me im annoyed with AF never coming.

[FabFiona]

Vitex was great for me. Before taking vitex I used to get 3 periods a year with my PCOS. When on vitex I was averaging a 45 day cycle.

I'm not sure about your other point though on AF, sorry!

[Spuddle]

My AF was really regular (31 day cycles) for ages, then suddenly went all over the place. I was being tested for PCOS and endo but I took Vitex in the middle of all the testing etc. I wasn't taking anything else and yep it totally got me back on track. I conceived within two months.

It doesn't help you actually conceive, it simply helps to regulate your cycles to give you a greater chance of catching the egg Good Luck!