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

[Aqua]

Dear Bloggers,
STOP! Herbs don't treat infertility. Herbs, when used judicially by trained herbalists treat people with infertility. I am aghast that women will self-treat in preference to seeking the professional care of a herbalist or naturopath. As a naturopath with over 20 years experience in women's health and fertility I can absolutely say that careful herbal treatment of women with infertility is frequently successful. But PLEASE, don't self-prescribe. You're scaring me.

[nothing2lose]

Hi all
I saw a naturopath today (my local chemist employs one) and she said if you are TTC (esp. on IVF) it's best to stay away from most herbs but especially chaste tree/vitex. Apparently it increases progesterone production but you cant take it when you are pregnant. Problem is, if you stop it when you are pregnant, especially suddenly, it can cause miscarriage.

I have done no other research on this but I left the chemist without it!!

hope this helps!

n2l

[[M]umma[M]ia]

I think with anything you are going to take, your own research needs to be done and a decision made for yourself whether you think it would work. As I said, Vitex did nothing for me, didnt even increase my progesterone. I was a little dissapointed. As for the misscarriage stuff, i was well aware of that before I started taking it. I think that would be something you would have to talk to your natropath about.

Needless to say, it has worked for some people and other people it hasnt.