Vitex (Chaste Tree/Angus Cactus) to aid in Ovulation. Have you used it?

[Manhattan]

My naturopath/chinese herbalist prescribed a formula for me which included vitex whilst she was trying to regulate my cycle. I hadn't had a cycle for 10 months, and within 2 months, I had my first AF, and the next month I was utd! Once i got my bfp, she then put me on straight liquid vitex to support my pregnancy.

So again, contradictory to alot of the info found on the net. I think its really hard to make a decision based on info you find on the net. Personally, I think your best bet would be to see a naturopath, and that way they can address your specific issues, and will give you the herbs you need.

Hth, and good luck hun xo

[Shanti]

After going off the pill back in 2007 before ttc DD a few months later, it helped me to regulate my cycle as it was all over the place. I do believe it helped me regulate my cycle, however I didn't take it once we started ttc so not sure how it would help ttc or not... it's worth a go?!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

thanks for the replies girls!!

Seems like its just what I need. A "normal" cycle would be devine. The lady gave me a card to see a natropath, im going to give her a call on monday.

[*Belle*]

Ive heard heaps about it but havent taken it myself. I hope it goes well.

Few questions - do you ovulate?, vitex will help regulate cycle but I havent seen much success in ovulation using it when I had lots of friends on it when I used Clomid

Please do not take Vitex and Clomid together, its really not good, and totally not recommended.

I think its a great idea to try the herbal vitex first to see if that works.

Clomid worked for us we didnt try vitex to be honest as we were TTC for 16 months before using clomid and didnt want to mess around longer as I was 35.

Hope it goes well.

[blessedatlast]

I have been on it for 3 cycles.. My LP was averaging 10 days 3 being the shortest, 11 being the longest before I started.. 1st cycle on it LP - 14 days.. Next cycle - 11 days then the 3rd cycle - 12 days.. So it has seemed to have lengthened LP but only a day or 2.. I am hoping it helps me fall pg too! Good luck

[[M]umma[M]ia]

My story is quite complicated but Ill try and cut it short.

I have PCOS. I was TTC DD for 2 years, fell preg on 1st cycle of clomid back in 2008.

to now,

I Still have PCOS, though it is becoming much more "controlled" now I have lost almost 45 kgs. I have been TTC #2 since Feb. I have had 27-28 day cycles since about May this year. I had a day 21 blood test taken last cycle and progesterone came back at 27.4. Gyno tells me that is ovulation (though im not 100% convinced as Ive been told it should be over 30). I was going to get Clomid this month, but after an appointment with her this morning, we have decided against it as she doesnt want to over stimulate my ovaries. Fair call. So I spoke to her about taking this herb and she said it was fine and a good idea and if it helps to tweek my cycles, its a better road to go down than Clomid. I would never dream of taking Clomid and Vitex at the same time.

[FabFiona]

I look back at how I was taking vitex and laugh. I knew nothing about it!

I have PCOS and very irregular cycles. I'd heard it would help regulate my cycles therefore ensuring I ovulated more so I started taking it. I had been off the pill for 2 years with no pregnancy. Within 2 months of taking it I fell pregnant but had a miscarriage. I took it continuously.

About 5 months later we headed overseas. I couldn't be bothered taking all the vitamins so stopped taking it. About 3 weeks into the trip I found out I was 5 weeks pregnant. This one stuck.

I have no idea about the various views of taking it continuously vs. stopping... My second pregnancy may have been a sticky regardless of the fact that I stopped taking it.

I hope it works for you.