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Vitex and fertilitea

iwalkthelineiwalktheline member
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Hi ladies!  I'm sorry if this is posted all the time, but I checked the newbie link an I didn't see anything.  Does anyone know about/have experience with vitex or fertilitea?   TIA! :)

dx with anovulatory PCOS 2005
off bcp 11/11
a few rounds of clomid and femara... no response.
injectables/IUI 12/12... BFN
Feb 13 IVF cycle converted down to IUI due to low follicle response... BFFN
one last IVF attempt April/May 2013: 19 retrieved. 10 fertilized. 2 transferred in a 3dt. 4 frosties... BFP!!
EDD: 1/21/14... Induced early at 36+6. Our little girl was born 12/30/13

surprise pregnancy with baby #2!  EDD: 8/30/16




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Re: Vitex and fertilitea

  • iwalkthelineiwalktheline member
    imageGhostMonkey:

    Vitex is taken to mess with your hormones. It would be a horrible idea to take that without talking with your physician. If you don't need what it has to offer, you can actually end up making a problem where there was none (the same is true for soy).

    Fertilitea contains Vitex and thus falls into the same category.

    It is not in the newbie link because it is not suggest for anyone just starting out. Unless you have a history of issues with your reproductive tract or hormone issues (in which case you would already be aware that you need to speak with a doctor) there is zero reason to suspect you will have any issues.

     

     

    Sorry, I should have mentioned that.  I have a history of PCOS (I was diagnosed at 18 after not having a period for 9 months) and have now been off the pill for ~75 days with no period in sight, after 7+ years of continuous use.  I'll have another appointment in a few weeks (once I hit 90 days) where I'll ask her about it, but I was just wondering what you ladies thought.


    dx with anovulatory PCOS 2005
    off bcp 11/11
    a few rounds of clomid and femara... no response.
    injectables/IUI 12/12... BFN
    Feb 13 IVF cycle converted down to IUI due to low follicle response... BFFN
    one last IVF attempt April/May 2013: 19 retrieved. 10 fertilized. 2 transferred in a 3dt. 4 frosties... BFP!!
    EDD: 1/21/14... Induced early at 36+6. Our little girl was born 12/30/13

    surprise pregnancy with baby #2!  EDD: 8/30/16




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  • mmb248mmb248 member
    I take Vitex because it was recommended by my physician.  I have a history of low progesterone, long cycles and a really long/heavy AF.  The vitex has helped control the severity of AF, O sooner, and lengthen LP.  I would not take any type of vitamin/supplement without my doctor's knowledge.
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    Me: 33     DH: 38
    TTC since August 2011
    DX:  PCOS and subseptate uterus
    August 2013:  Clomid + Trigger + IUI TI = BFN
    September 2013:  Clomid + Trigger + TI = BFN
    October 2013:  Clomid + Trigger + IUI canceled
    November 2013:  NTNP
    April 2013:  Femara + Trigger + IUI = ???
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