First month on vitex

bakingbeauty

Hey all, I was wondering if you could give me some opinions (especially if you've taken vitex)! I've been off the pill for four going on five months. My first Three cycles were 25-26 days and each started with one day of spotting. My last two Cycles were much shorter, at 23 days, starting with spotting the first day, and a lp of only 8 days. I started taking vitex this cycle on cd1 to help lengthen lp and decrease cramping and boob sensitivity. Today is cd28 and 11dpo and no AF yet. Started spotting lightly 7 DPO-10 DPO on and off with slight cramping a few of the days. My chart is normal and temperature is still up. Our timing was okay: -2 and -3. Opinions: Can vitex make you skip a period, or delay it this much in one cycle, or is it likely a BFP?

rockopera

Don't you think YOU should know what the effects of something you put in your body should be? Also, do you know how to find out you are pregnant? I mean, other than ask strangers on a message board?

I will also ask this - if you truly understand your cycle (since you are temping and know the length of your luteal phase), don't you think that "did I skip a period?" is a seriously stupid question? I mean, really.

bfonz619

I have been taking Vitex for several months now and the affects, for me, have been positive.  Prior to adding it to my PNV regime, I spoke with my herbalist and OB to ensure I fully understood the affects, both good and bad, as you should with anything you put in your body.  Also, I did not add it to my diet with the mindset that it would produce a BFP.     

KatzKiss

The fact that your cycles are getting longer is probably your body just normalizing after BC. Don't take vitex without talking to your doctor. It can mess with your progesterone levels. Just because it's homeopathic doesn't mean it's good for you.

catmagick

Vitex is strong medicine and just like any allopathic medicine must be taken for a specific reason, not just in hopes that it will "enhance fertility". I hope that you have legit reasons for taking it tha you have discussed with a doctor that is familiar with it. I am an herbalist and have knowledge about vitex--it can have a positive or negative effect, just like anything else.

PrimRoseMama

X_X

bakingbeauty

Not one helpful comment at all? Sweet.

Cythe

bakingbeauty said:

Not one helpful comment at all? Sweet.

Dafuq?

beckynsean11

bakingbeauty said:

Not one helpful comment at all? Sweet.

WHUT? You got plenty of really great information. Did you just not hear what you wanted?

bfonz619

bakingbeauty said:

Not one helpful comment at all? Sweet.

I believe every response offered some knowledge or opinion of your question and should be considered helpful.

Mysh

beckynsean11 said:

bakingbeauty said:

Not one helpful comment at all? Sweet.

WHUT? You got plenty of really great information. Did you just not hear what you wanted?

DING DING DING

Come on guise, you were suppose to be, like, totes supportive of her irresponsible decision! 

bakingbeauty

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

virginiaorjohn

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

There's that word again.

lazyreader

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

SO many things!

1) was it really 50% on the money?

2) because you're very specific here with "three"

3) about 2? 

4) you can see a doctor any time. encouraged to do so even. prior to starting TTC.

*bitter? didn't we talk about this? fascinating.

beckynsean11

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

~~~~~~ Stuckinthedamnbox~~~~~~

Vitex screws with your hormones. If you don't need it, it can make things worse. If it's a supplement you're interested in taking, you should place a call to your OB. Asking about taking a supplement =/= seeking IF testing (what you're supposed to wait a year for). 

Mysh

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

I would hate for that to happen since you don't seem to take advice well or have a sense of humor. Yikes.

ETA: You can talk to your Dr. before the one year mark. It's not like you are banned from hospitals and doctor's offices. 

lazyreader

LindsRockies said:

Kacie said:

SO many things!

1) was it really 50% on the money?

2) because you're very specific here with "three"

3) about 2? 

4) you can see a doctor any time. encouraged to do so even. prior to starting TTC.

Nope.  

A year TTC is the standard.  Let's not encourage crazies to go running off to the doctor after 4 months.  

sorry I meant in the sense that you should have a check up. Dr =/= RE or specialist? Not that they'll tell you anything other than GL and good to know. 

beckynsean11

DarcyHermione said:

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

What the fuck is this?

The slickest way ever to call us bitter for not telling her Vitex will totes get her KU.

Cythe

Um, OP? Hi, Cythe here. Its been a while since I've been in a classroom setting, but the formatting you've set in your outline of how we're supposed to respond seems a bit off.

What the fuck were we supposed to do, recap your OP in our responses?

beckynsean11

DarcyHermione said:

beckynsean11 said:

DarcyHermione said:

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

What the fuck is this?

The slickest way ever to call us bitter for not telling her Vitex will totes get her KU.

Gee, OP. Don't you think if there was some magical way to get you KU we'd all take it?

No because we all enjoy being bitter & picking on poor people who are just coming here for advice.

bfonz619

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

How a supplement affects one person doesn't necessarily mean it will affect you the same way.  Yes, Vitex can certainly alter your cycle.  Is that what is happening with yours?  Is it likely a BFP?  How the are we supposed to answer this for you?

Seeing a DR for fertility issues and seeking advice on your overall health are two separate things.  You obviously haven't researched Vitex enough to know the effects it could have and therefore asking your DR is probably a smart idea.

bakingbeauty

Toodles!!! :x

KingLED

bakingbeauty said:

Toodles!!! :x

Bye.

bakingbeauty

sdfonz619 said:

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post. 2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless 3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex 4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

How a supplement affects one person doesn't necessarily mean it will affect you the same way.  Yes, Vitex can certainly alter your cycle.  Is that what is happening with yours?  Is it likely a BFP?  How the are we supposed to answer this for you?

Seeing a DR for fertility issues and seeking advice on your overall health are two separate things.  You obviously haven't researched Vitex enough to know the effects it could have and therefore asking your DR is probably a smart idea.

Thank you for a legitimate response that wasn't rude!

bfonz619

bakingbeauty said:

Toodles!!! :x

Deuces.

Catcherryesux

DarcyHermione said:

beckynsean11 said:

DarcyHermione said:

bakingbeauty said:

1). Half of the responses didn't include information from my original post.
2) three of them told me to take a test even though I'm 11 DPO and I'll likely get a negative regardless
3) only about two of the people that posted even mentioned being on vitex
4) you all know you can't see a doctor until a year TTC, and I'd rather not end up bitter from TTC forever

What the fuck is this?

The slickest way ever to call us bitter for not telling her Vitex will totes get her KU.


Gee, OP. Don't you think if there was some magical way to get you KU we'd all take it?



You'd think, but if you go on the vitex product review site (linked through gnc I think) there are no less than a dozen reviews that say some variation of, I tried for years to get pregnant with no luck, then I took vitex for two weeks and got pregnant. That is probably what OP was looking for. To read the reviews, you'd think that vitex not only causes ovulation on the spot but also guarantees successful implantation. It would be nice if all infertility problems were solved by a $10 dollar bottle of supplements from vitamin world.

Cythe

LittleBunnyFuFu said:

If the OP is dumb enough to believe those reviews, I have some oceanfront property in Montana that would be perfect for her.

Oh man, I've seen some of it. Its beautiful!! I'd take this offer, OP.
That is what you (op) wanted, yes? Advice from internet strangers?

hkidwell

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LoveInDC

hkidwell said:

Wow, I haven't posted here since I made my account years ago, but I do like to read forums from people who seem to be experiencing similar things to me.

After reading the comments to the OP here, all I thought of was "wow, what mean people." If you're here, you most likely know what it's like to be in a TWW where all you want is some encouragement or to hear about someone else's success story to compare yours to. If your response to someone's question is going to basically call that person stupid and insult them, what's the point in even responding? It makes you look ugly, spreads unkindness, and potentially hurts the feelings of someone who came here because they're struggling with the heartache of infertility. I legitimately was surprised at how mean, right out of the gate the responses were to this woman.

I do realize that this post is from a while back, but I really felt compelled to hi-light how unhelpful, unsupportive, and unkind some people are and how it's better to say nothing at all than look like a jerk and hurt someone's feelings for no reason.

.... So you decided to resurrect a zombie thread from 2.5 years ago and accuse everyone currently on this board of being mean?

jsnakehole

To quote Craig Middlebrooks- who even are you?

[Deleted User]

Well, @hkidwell I'd like to congratulate you on the oldest resurrection I've ever seen done.  Normally they're a few weeks or a few months old, but this was two and half years ago.  Damn, girl.

50Wife

@hkidwell I usually just grab popcorn and watch the pros handle this type of comment but I have to jump in here. 

A. What @LoveInDC said...that post is from how long ago? But we're mean?
B if you actually read some of our threads you would see that actually...this is the most supportive, helpful, beautifully kind group of women I have ever been lucky enough to chat with. And I went to an all girl high school...I know all about ugly women but this ain't it. 

Sounds like you are the ugly judgy one, my friend. 

vflux33

Um... what? Is a single person who originally commented on this thread even in this board anymore? You straight up just walked into an empty room and told everyone to go to hell. 

lund

hkidwell said:

Wow, I haven't posted here since I made my account years ago, but I do like to read forums from people who seem to be experiencing similar things to me.

After reading the comments to the OP here, all I thought of was "wow, what mean people." If you're here, you most likely know what it's like to be in a TWW where all you want is some encouragement or to hear about someone else's success story to compare yours to. If your response to someone's question is going to basically call that person stupid and insult them, what's the point in even responding? It makes you look ugly, spreads unkindness, and potentially hurts the feelings of someone who came here because they're struggling with the heartache of infertility. I legitimately was surprised at how mean, right out of the gate the responses were to this woman.

I do realize that this post is from a while back, but I really felt compelled to hi-light how unhelpful, unsupportive, and unkind some people are and how it's better to say nothing at all than look like a jerk and hurt someone's feelings for no reason.

Sooooooooooooooo you joined The Bump and decided that your first post ever would be to highlight how unhelpful we are?


OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGG THANK YOU SO MUCH for being the WK in a group you have literally ZERO experience with!!! What would we do without people like you who know nothing about us to resurrect zombie threads and put us in our places???

doula-mama

hkidwell said:

Wow, I haven't posted here since I made my account years ago, but I do like to read forums from people who seem to be experiencing similar things to me.

After reading the comments to the OP here, all I thought of was "wow, what mean people." If you're here, you most likely know what it's like to be in a TWW where all you want is some encouragement or to hear about someone else's success story to compare yours to. If your response to someone's question is going to basically call that person stupid and insult them, what's the point in even responding? It makes you look ugly, spreads unkindness, and potentially hurts the feelings of someone who came here because they're struggling with the heartache of infertility. I legitimately was surprised at how mean, right out of the gate the responses were to this woman.

I do realize that this post is from a while back, but I really felt compelled to hi-light how unhelpful, unsupportive, and unkind some people are and how it's better to say nothing at all than look like a jerk and hurt someone's feelings for no reason.

@hkidwell I'm not sure I understand your logic. You say it's better to say nothing at all then to hurt someone's feelings for no reason - so you come in, thinking "what mean people", then give a lecture on manners and blame a whole new community of members for the fact that two and a half years ago, there were other people who didn't answer a post the way you thought they should? What good is that, other than to be mean and hurtful to people who weren't even involved? 

wabash15

@hkidwell none of those ladies are here any more, but if snark is needed snark is what you get! We are not unicorn farts and rainbows here. We are science and support for ladies who participate actively.  Thanks for the good read though, I got some great laughs from this thread!

kiki75

@hkidwell Do you know how to Internet?


But really, thanks for zombifying this thread and introducing me to some more wonderful women of TTGP past. Keeping it real since at least October 2014. So, @rockopera @sdfonz619 @KatzKiss @catmagick @PrimRoseMama (I remember you! Hope you're doing well!) @Cythe @beckynsean11 @Mysh @virginiaorjohn @lazyreader @KingLED @Catcherryesux and those that seem to maybe have been deleted, cheers. 


I hope you're all doing well. We'll keep the light on for you.

TravelingCouple

Omg this thread gives me all the feels because I recognize so many of those lovely ladies from my first time around. @catmagick and I are actually friends IRL life now from meeting on TB years back. 

And then there are the other feels.. Of stupidity from the idiot resurrecting this thread for no reason. I call troll.

eggplantface

lol I was relieved it was a zombie because I didn't recognize any names but primrose and thought "man, not doing the dailies is keeping me out of the loop!"

This is impressive deep-Bumping. 

flashley-2

Lol what fuck is this ??

AlohaKumu