Vitex/Ovulation - success stories/experience?

[Dutchiekins]

That's AMAZING!!!! Congratulations!!!! SSjad, would you mind sharing any relative changes or symptoms you noted on Vitex??
Today I am CD17 and I thought for sure I ovulated on CD15 but my temps have dropped and are still really low! But my CM has dried up. And I just can't decided if I o'd on the Vitex or not!!! Its only my first month though.
But I thought I'd share for anyone else searching into this thread, and also Im trying to stay positive because I was really positive and hopeful for this month!
That's so amazing that Vitex has helped you twice! Thankyou for your post!

 

[ssjad]

Oh gosh, I really can't remember much. Sorry! I do remember though that I had ovulation and implantation spotting, which I've never had before. Otherwise nothing out of the ordinary really springs to mind. I'll let you know if I remember anything else.

Good luck!!

 

[happigail]

Oh hello awesome thread! We were trying to concrete for 2 years, hubby started researching as I have short cycles. 2 months of agnus castus and bam pregnant! 12 weeks today!

 

[jacky b]

Ssjad, how long did it take to ovulate once you started taking vitex while breastfeeding? My DD is 8 months old and no af yet. Been doing opk but nothing positive yet either. We really want to start ttc asap. I bought vitex today and was hoping to see the positive result everyone else has

 

[amanda111308]

We were ttc #2 for several months and the first month of taking angus castus we conceived!! I would highly recommend it!!

 

[ssjad]

It took about two months while breastfeeding. It wasn't super fast, but that was fine with me as i also didn't want to compromise my milk supply.
Im thirteen weeks now and have just come off Vitex.
Good luck!

 

[EarthMama]

I need to get some of this asap!! Wow sounds amazing!

 

[jacky b]

Squad thanks. And congratulations! I started it today so fingers crossed.

 

[ssjad]

How exciting! Keep us updated!
Earthmama it was fantastic for me... just the thing my body needed, but I don't think it's so effective for everyone...

 

[momofone08]

It took me 2 1/2 years to conceive my second child. I have pcos and she was conceived on metformin and I used progesterone to sustain the pregnancy. We decided to start TTC #3 back in May. Because of the PCOS, I hadn't had a period since March. I took the vitex in May in order to induce a period, got a period in June and in July I was pregnant. We only TTC in June after the period. I was TTC for 1 month! I swear by vitex. I did also take a few extra vitamins with it. I took Vitamin B-complex, fish oil, calcium, and Vitamin D. Not only did I conceive the first month trying on it, I did not need progesterone to sustain the pregnancy. I am now 10 weeks.

 

[sun]

Another success story with vitex here. We were LTTC #1 (4 years) and so after we got pregnant we started TTC asap since it took so long with him . After 7 months TTC I tried vitex and got pregnant right away!

 

[jacky b]

Wow Sun. Wonderful to hear.

Not sure if its doing anything but day 3 and finally having some LH surges (not enough for positive) but more than I've seen since testing over last month! Fingers crossed something good is happening!

 

[SweetPea3200]

Hi Ladies,

This thread isn't too old so I thought I'd ask some questions. First of all, congratulations to all the expecting moms out there! I started vitex on CD1 and I'm now on CD6. My OH is working away but he's coming home for (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend. I usually have 31-36 day cycles and last month I got a positive OPK around CD 23. When OH is home this month I will be CD 10-14. Do you think there's any way that the vitex will cause me to ovulate 10 days early? Or is that just crazy wishful thinking. Also, if I do get a BFP on Vitex, is it unsafe to stop taking it before the first trimester is over? I'm worried if I stop at my BFP it'll cause a miscarriage. Let me know your thoughts/experiences. Thanks!

 

[Tmb0047]

Bumping this up

I took vitex this past summer in hopes of shortening my long cycles. After about 3 weeks on it I got AF on my own. I was very pleased I continued to take it the next cycle but got discouraged after about CD55 and stoped taking vitex plus my vitamins. I did end up Oing on CD77 and AF arrived on CD91....not sure if the vitex played a role in this as I was no longer on it. Anyway, this cycle I am back on the vitex and I am going to stick to it this time. I would be happy with a cycle less than 60 days long. Please, please, please!

Anyone else out there taking vitex right now??

 

[Leinzlove]

Thought I would post my update and bump this thread...

I started taking this at 1dpo... 1200mg first thing in the morning, with water and on empty stomach. And at 9dpo I got my BFP!

I miscarried in October at 4w5d and then again just 3 weeks ago at 5w4d.

I can't see the Dr. until I've had 3 losses. So, I decided to give vitex a try. I'm still taking it and plan so during the first trimester.

IF SSJAD is still around. When did you cut down the dosage?

 

[jacky b]

Congratulations Leinzlove. Hope its your sticky bean.

I might as well update here aswell - I'm currently 8 weeks pregnant after 4 month on vitex to help get back a cycle while bf. My doc helped me wean off of it over the past few weeks (i had to start my progesterone so it was fairly easy). I had another success on vitex in early Nov (cycle before thr one I fell in) but unfortunately i mc just before 5 weeks.

 

[Leinzlove]

Congrats Jacky! H&H 9 months to you!

 

[Tmb0047]

CD21 and I've been spotting for the past 4 days.It has been getting progressively heavier...almost to the point of classifying as light flow which would make FF put me on a new cycle. Anyway, I'm thinking that the vitex may just be leveling out some hormones and that is causing the light bleed. Has this happened to any of you? Should I just keep at'er and see what happens?! Any thoughts?

 

[pandi77]

Our vitex baby is due in June so 3 cheers for Vitex! I took it through the first trimester and we finally have our sticky bean...love that stuff!

 

[EarthMama]

Our vitex baby is due in June so 3 cheers for Vitex! I took it through the first trimester and we finally have our sticky bean...love that stuff!

Yay! I'm still on it too, 2 capsules a day. I'm so glad I was willing to try it.