Nope sorry.. But I would like to learn more about it since I am suffering from irregular menustration and my husband and I have been trying to concieve after a miscarriage since january of this year.

Can you pm me some of the information. Did you take to your doc about these herbs? Are they fda apporved?? I would love to learn more about it!!!!

I have used vitex in the past. I have also done a lot of research on herbs, vitex is a favorite!! It works best when taken for extended periods of time, (a year or more), so lots of people don't like it. (most want a quick fix) herbs are not evaluated by the fda as medications, they are listed as foods, so be careful. Your best resource is your local health food store, ask questions and get books. If nothing else it doesn't seem to cause any harm, so i'd say go for it.
One other note, most herbs tend to be expensive, so ask around and find the best value.

Good luck!!
Hope this helps.
Shannon

Thanks for your replies. Shannon, did you get pregnant as a result of taking vitex?

Whole foods has a herb book that has helpful information on vitex. I found out that women have been taking it for over 100 years...Especially in asia and europe. This is my second month taking it and so far so good. I got my cycle (a normal cycle) last month, not exactly on the day it was due but nevertheless it was there. I feel better and I just hope that even if it gets my cycles on track it would be worth it.

Our goal is to conceive by the end of the year...That is our prayer.

Thanks again!

Innchik18, I have not informed my doctor since the last time I saw her (january). Ever since I started my cycles (teens) they have been irregular. Doctors run blood work and say everything is good.

I have read that doctors do not prescribe herbs because they are not considered a 'drug'. But research has shown that they are just as effective and man made drugs. I hope vitex works for me. :)

My main problem is sustaining a pregnancy once it starts. We've had 2 miscarrages that we know of in the last 4 1/2 years. It is difficult for us to get pregnant also, but losing them is the hardest thing.
The book I have (one of many, but a fav and easy to read) is herbal healing for women by rosemary gladstar. In it, it says, " vitex will always enable what is appropriate to occur." p.257.
I have to confess that I don't take meds well and tend to forget to take them, so I don't know if vitex helped or not.
An aside, most mds look down on herbs in general, so most arent receptive to their patients taking herbs.

Good luck
shannon

My mother in law is taking vitex, I found our yesterday, for her 'premenopause stage'. Her research has shown that it is known to assist with her conditions...I guess time will tell for me.

I hope that your desire to have children will come true and I have faith that the lord hears our prayers.

Jacqui

Dear all,

i have also done some reading about vitex. Here is some info if you are ttc:
to regulate ovulation and aid in the release of leutenizing hormone (lh) vitex should only be taken after ovulation occurs till the start of the menstrual period. For other hormonal conditions such as estrogen dominance or pmt symptoms vitex may be taken every day of the cycle other than during menstruation.

Anybody who has tried it, I would love to hear experiences as I haven't taken any yet.


Thanks,

shaman

hi there,
i have been experiencing irrigular period for the past 11/2years and was almost going crazy. however, i have started taking the herb vitex for the past few days and i hope to take clomid in conjuction with this one i lay my hands on it. i am 38yrs and not have any kid, am hopefull that one day i will get pregnant with all these interventions. i want to thank everyone out there who has been very encouraging, i pray and wish you all best of luck.

littledrop

i herad that fertilaid for women is very helpful. has anyone tried it. a friend of mine told me it help her in getting pregnant.
can i hear from someone else if they have tried it.

I am 27 years old and have one child a six year old son. I have been with my childs father for seven years and we have tried since my son was 4 to get pregnant again with no luck. I do not have insurance at the time so checking into fertility is pretty much impossible. I do not have regular periods and never have. The only time that I have was when I was on the pill for them three for years after my son, which surprises me that I actually got pregnant with him. I recently started taking vitex and l-arginine. The same ingredients that are in Fertility meds at GNC. The guy there said that it is a sure fix for irregular periods and balancing out hormones. I will write back and let everyone know how it works. I know it is hard when you want to be a mother and you haven't been able to have one or more after one. Don't give up!! Good luck and God bless!!!