I've been trying to figure out how much to take and when, but it's all over the place. I bought the liquid form, and took some this morning (CD2). I only had a 5 day luteal phase last month, and 4 days the month before, so I'm hoping vitex will help that. I am still nursing my one year old once a day, but plan on stopping this weekend. Also, I have always had a short luteal phase, even before getting pregnant the first time, and have used clomid to conceive both of my babies.
Any tips? Did it work for you?
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I drank vitex tea- two large mugs twice per day. I was also on several other natural 'remedies', so I don't know if it was specifically the vitex that helped or if it just contributed. Hopefully someone else has some better experience!
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: thanks! I haven't heard of the tea, where do you get it?
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@LAZB: I found it at a health food store- it's called vitex or chasteberry.
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I'd say don't.... Without proper guidance, it can really screw with your cycle. I'd suggest seeing a naturopath.
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Update: vitex worked for me! I ovulated cd 17 (instead of my usual 22-23) and just got a Bfp at 9 dpo!
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I took the tincture three times a day through O, and then twice a day for a week, and then once a day until I got my Bfp. I will stop taking it now. I also took one b6 pill a day.
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@LAZB: just clicked on your thread because I was curious about vitex when TTC--wonderful news! congratulations
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@LCTBQE: thank you! I wish I knew about vitex sooner!
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If I didn't get knocked up this week, I'll check into tis next cycle. Thanks! And congrats.
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Yay!! Congrats!!!
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I just got a BFP first time today after Vitex, acupuncture, and progesterone cream to help lengthen my luteal phase. Only just started that all a week ago! So idk if any of it had to do with it. Is it ok to stop the vitex? What about the progesterone cream?
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@LAZB: why did you take the vitex? What is it supposed to do?
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@Plainpistachio: I stopped the vitex he day I got a bfp, but continued with my progesterone supplements.
@Crystal: I took it to help with my luteal phase defect. My cycles post partum only had a 3-4 day luteal phase, and even before that I had a defect. It is also supposed to help with pcos and other hormonal imbalances.
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