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Vitex/ Chasteberry users... come in

Was anyone here TTC using Vitex? If so, did you quit as soon as you got your BFP, wean off, or plan to continue through 1st tri?

I am planning to wean over the upcoming week. I was only on it about two weeks (800 mg) and I cut down to 400 mg the past few days. Then I'll do six days of every other day.

Just wondering if anyone had any adverse effects quitting or if all is well. Thanks!



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Re: Vitex/ Chasteberry users... come in

  • Vitex should be only used when prescribed and monitored by a trained physician. It can aggrevate certain hormone conditions as well as mess with your dopamine receptors.

    It is not recommended for pregnant women at all.

    I advocate staying clear of it.


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  • I used a small dose of vitex while ttc.   I was told to stop taking it immediately with BFP.  I wouldn't wean, just stop.  It's not advised during pregnancy, and you weren't taking it very long.
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  • I didn't use it this time but with my second I was taking 225mg a day from the start of my cycle. I had just taken it that one cycle and that is the one I happened to get my BFP on. I stopped right when I got my BFP.
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  • I only took it this cycle, but I stopped after Oing. I have read so many different theories about when to stop during a cycle, if had taken it up until my BFP I would have stop then.

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