The last month i decided to take Maca and vitex after my friend got pregnant first month after trying for years and my hubby took . anyone had a bfp after spotting and bfn ??? Or maybe you are already actively trying to conceive. They are out of wack and hoping Vitex can help me ovulate and get my period back and we can start trying for a baby soon . I was taking 800mg (2 pills) a day, from before ovulation until about 2 weeks ago, then dropped it down to 400mg (1 pill) a day. My chart is normal and temperature is still up. CONGRATS! I wouldnt stop taking it. She is going to monitor my progesterone levels this time to try to prevent a problem. Good luck to you. oh no, I dont think it would have anything to do with the lining of the uterus. Supplementing vitex may improve symptoms associated with PMS, such as anxiety, breast pain, moodiness, and headaches. If anyone has any questions like I said I have researched this herb for countless hours and happy to help. I mean that Because Im not bleeding very much diring AF Im wondering if theres an issue with the lining building up enough. How much did you take? This is my third cycle trying it, it's pushed my ovulation back to day 17 first two cycles and this cycle day 18. Our DS was a surprise pg & the baby we lost took 2 cycles to conceive. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Vitex is not supposed to shorten your luteal phase but regulate you to around a 28 day cycle with a LP of around 14 days. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Religiously take it and My guess is you will get your BFP here soon. In January I ovulated around cd 13/14 and got a BFP on February 1st but on February 6th it ended in a chemical I immediately started taking femaprin again. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Well do what the pp said for the days you don't use the vitex use a suppository and slowly make the wean. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Many sources suggest to not take it for longer than 6 months, and women with regular cycles should not take it at all. What info did you base this decision on? I know Chica also has her fs approval. Using vitex, I got my cycle to be a lot shorter, with O around CD 17-18. Vitex takes just a little bit to build up in your system. So we've been TTCAL for 6 months now & I'm so frustrated. When I started I came off of BC too and had very irregular cycles. My spotting really improved and I got a bfp after 2 months of low sugar. Although no one had tested my progestrone levels? Between the spotting and cycle length Im also not bleeding a big amount. So good luck to you:), My naturopath put me on as she found my progestrone level could be higher. Can you tell me a bit about what your cycles were like before you started taking it? I stopped at that point and it worked perfectly, got pregnant right away. Maca has normalizing effects on hormone levels. . Using Conceive plus. I was going crazy. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! I have been TTC for over 7 months now with a miscarriage in there. I am currently 22 weeks pregnant:). This month was the first month I've started taking Vitex. Will you be able to conceive? Sorry tmi! I'm 39 too and TTC our first. we got pg. I've had fairly long, irregular cycles since coming off the pill in June 2013. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Good Luck. How much vitex did you take? Estrogen will thicken the lining and then if the egg gets fertilized during ovulation then progesterone will start going up and stay up for the babe to keep growing!There isnt anything synthetic about vitex and there are no hormones in it. About a week after the initialBFP Istarted bleeding and that was that. Whereas other people have good results. First month 30 day cycle and I got pregnant the second month on it and quit my vitex cold turkey after my BFP. First a massive congratulations on your BFP and wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months. Symptoms that gave me a BFP at 8dpo (albeit a faint one!). Good luck! I guess if it can't be patented and doesn't make some pharmaceutical company big bucks, no one bothers with studies. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. After my third loss I was angry and I dove into books if all kinds about fertility. Cycles were anywhere from 45-95 days!!! group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Hi Vicki, congratulations! I've had a 12 day LP with spotting on day 11. The usual dose of maca is 500-1000 mg per day (as per most bottles), either in capsule or . Copyright 2008 - 2023 All rights reserved Countdown Family Inc. Vitex BFP 01-02-2010, 08:13 PM. HOW LONG AFTER USING PRESEED/CONCEIVE PLUS DID YOU OR NOT GET YOUR BFP? I would do blood work first before deciding to take Progesterone cream. I took vitex in addition to Fertilaid(which also contains some vitex). Didn't change anything else. vitex also regulates estrogen which is responsible for preparing the uterus and lining for baby in the first part of your cycle. My P4 levels at 5 weeks were great (30 ng/ml), so I'm going to start weaning off the Vitex over the next 2 weeks. SarahL420. Just like you I had the spotting for days before, the very short LP and many other symptoms. I got pregnant the same month, but it was probably because we had also decided to take a break. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Bookmarked! First off, I wanted to says CONGRATS on your BFP!! Tho about to go see an RE as soon as I can get in. Next cycle ovulated on day 20 and got my BFP day 34!!! Like 96.3 instead of my usual 97.4. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. What do you think? I weaned off it after my first dr appt though at 6weeks along. (Really need to research to find out what's best for me I guess) thankyou for your reply and definitely keep me updated! Than after another year of trying with no luck I started vitex and fell pregnant within 6months and had my baby boy, I slowly weaned off taking them during the first trimester. Irregular cycles? I got a BFP this morning and I just thought I would share my story. Connect one-on-one with an OB-GYN who will answer your question. I have had multiple mc but i have had my progesterone tested on cd 26 (as per my FScould have been cd 25 or 26) and it was where it should be. Sigh, so helpful. I decided to cut right back on sugar instead. We have been ttc for 1.5 years had all the tests and scans hubby had 1% morphology I have Hashimotos thyroiditis. After 8 months started vitex it regulated my period and third month got my BFP. I was hoping it would help get my cycle back on track and extend my lp. Sure enough - BFP!!! Took me 65 days to get my first period after stopping the pill. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". But Im on a little time line with our wedding so Im really hoping it happens soon. At that time the placenta will take over production. I haven't noticed any side effects so far. Hi I took that too and had my bfp the nxt mnth! Then one 400mg pill a day until FF confirmed ovulation with 3 temps above . I've had January , February, and June periods. Same thing. But on top of that excitement is the worry and concern of stopping, and how to stop, the vitex. I know it's frustrating. Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. Occasionally I took Dong Quai too--but it caused bruising so I stopped. Ladies, on my first cycle of taking Vitex (400mg twice daily) I got my BFP (10dpo) after 2 years of TTC. Info. Also blood levels are necessary indicative of progesterone levels in your body. Any advice anyone?!! Thank you. She did tell me that avg time to conception for couples our age is 3-6 months.& here we are. I am happy to report I got a bfp in my first month of taking it. If you really feel uncomfortable with it, I would ask your acupuncturist to get you natural progesterone cream to start immediately after you quit taking the vitex. After doing tons of research, went out and bought Vitex. I just bought some too but haven't taken any yet. The only neg side effect is that it can bring in your milk too early in the 3rd trimester. I have been taking vitex (1500mg daily) for approximately 4 months (with a break from BFP to MC October/November) due to long anovulatory cycles of ~85 days. Hopefully vitex can bring a bfp my way! He is 15 months old now. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 2 months of taking the b6 and the Vitex, I got my BFP! All rights reserved. Got pregnant that cycle but ended in a chemical pregnancy. I got my bfp a week ago, currently 4 weeks, 2days! I'm waiting for my period now. I have read good things about pcos and vitex. hello! It'll at least make me feel like I'm doing something else. I will def give it a go and see if it helps. It's supposed to take a few cycles before working, and I think all it really does is regulate your O date, so if that's not a problem for you I'm not sure it's worth it. Nonetheless I hope it works for you! Verified OB-GYNs are online around the clock and ready to answer your question online or by phone. It could very well be coincidence but it was cycle 8 and FWP wasn't even the best. I hope that's the right decision. Thank you for posting this! Did you take anything else with Vitex? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I hope so too. Just a thought! Good luck! We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Track your fertility signs to help pinpoint ovulation and your fertile window to increase your chances of conceiving. I didnt take it my entire pregnancy but I did wean off slowly by the time I got to second trimester. Hello all my lovely ladies! I find this very encouraging! Dh has a child from a previous relationship so I knew all a long it was me. Tips on how/how much to take? In fact, studies have shown that as many as 40% of the women who take Agnus Castus will get pregnant within six months, which is great! Also, i had DH start taking fertilaid. I guess my concern is that now on vitex, my progesterone will seem fine but during/after weaning, will drop and not get detected soon enough. I heard is not good during ovulation.. how should i take it? You need 60-90 drops daily with a tincture. Some sources say to take a 5 day break from it every month, ex. I WOULD NOT recommend taking it without their approval. More posts in "Soy Isoflavones, Clomid, Vitex & Femara Girls!" I haven't really seen evidence that Vitex is harmful but I just read on the boards about it. nothing else but the vitex! When I got to day 55 of my cycle, I'd had enough and found out about vitex on the internet. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. Get your answer in minutes, 24/7. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. No more migraines. I actually think about you a lot & it gives me hope that we'll actually get pregnant again someday soon. I started temping before officially TTC and my O date was all over the place, but usually around CD 20 - 30. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. I had progesterone draws for a couple of months after O & those were good. 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