Any one used vitex??

[tigerlily]

Hi everyone
I've recently started using vitex after my doctor diagnosing me with low progesterone. I've been trying to conceive this time around for 6 months with no success.

Was wondering if anyone has used vitex to help them conceive with the view of fixing their hormone imbalance.
Any success stories?

[mayihavesomecakeplease]

I sort of self diagnosed and tried it before finding out our actual issue (... Not my finest idea) and it actually messed up my cycle for a few months, even after I stopped taking it. So I'd be cautious, unlike me!

[tigerlily]

I've been using vitex now for 3 cycles and I've ovulated every cycle. I confirm ovulation by tempting. So I feel its helped. Only down side I've gained a little weight.

[mayihavesomecakeplease]

That's great! Hope it gets you the BFP :)

[Sylva123]

I have very short cycles and low progesterone. I used vitex for a year and my cycles did get a bit longer and I think it helped with PMS etc in general, but I still haven't fallen pregnant. I stopped using it last month because I was scared it might throw the tests out for IVF if we go down that route. I don't know what to do! I was also worried that I'd get pregnant, stop taking it and then the progesterone might dip and I might miscarriage! Probably over thinking it

[tigerlily]

Are you ovulating on your own without vitex?
Have you looked into natural progesterone cream. You use it from ovulation until your period is due. If you get a bfp then continue to use it until your out of your first trimester.

[Sylva123]

Thanks Tiger lily. I looked for progesterone cream last year but could only find stuff imported in from the USA. Where do you get it?
I don't know if I'm ovulating - I always thought I was (there were follicles on the scan pre ovulation, I get positive ovulation tests with clear blue, cycles to tend to be 25 days) but the progesterone was so low it looks like I didn't ovulate, so we're now looking at clomid. I just get scared with any natural remedy that it'll work to get me pregnant and then I don't know if it's safe to use it when pregnant or if it'll cause a miscarriage to stop. It's good to know about the cream. I definitely felt better when taking vitex. I'm starting temping again this month too, to check ovulation.
How is it going on vitex for you??