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Vitex (Chasteberry) herbal supplement

AprilDrew04AprilDrew04 member
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Has anyone else heard of or tried this? I have been taking it for about 2 cycles now. It is for menopause support, but. I use it for just hormonal support. There were several positive reviews for it from women taking it to help with fertility. Since taking it I have had regular cycles...prior to this had been having missed cycles. I have also been able to stop taking antidepressants, and feel like my mood is more stable. Just wondering if anyone else has heard of it or tried it? I take 2 500mg capsules each night. Can be bought at health food stores, or I just got a good deal on VitaminShoppe online.

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DD conceived after 3 years of ttc.
MFI - DH had varicocele repair and took Clomid to get DD b. 02/2010

TTC #2 since 6/2010
10/2012 DH diagnosed with Epilepsy
A few failed IUIs summer 2012 and 2013. 
DH taking clomid and waiting to see if he needs another vericocele repair. 
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Re: Vitex (Chasteberry) herbal supplement

  • KC1212KC1212 member
    I haven't taken it. Cheesypeas took it and said it messed her cycles up. I've heard good and bad things about it. I'm glad it's working for you :)
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    Me: 27 DH: 33
    Married 6 years
    Conceived DS after 4 years of MFI

    TTC # 2 (not trying,not preventing ever)
    May 2013 - August 2013 Timed Intercourse = BFN
    September 2013 Timed Intercourse, Weekly Acupuncture, Herbs=BFN
    October 2013 Timed Intercourse, Weekly Acupuncture, Herbs, and "warming foods" = BFP
    Beta #1 19, Beta #2 18 Progesterone 4.6 Miscarried 11/9/13
    November 2013 - Benched, waiting for first post-loss AF.
    No longer benched per New RE/OB!
    Jan. 15 2014 - BFP. HCG 3900 - Ectopic :( 
    Jan. 16 2014 Left tube removed and D&C
    March 2, 2014 First AF


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  • tuscanbride2007tuscanbride2007 member
    I was contemplating taking it, but my cycles are regular and I have read reviews that it could mess them up.

    BFP #1 12.24.07 - DD born @ 39w1d on 08.26.08
    BFP #2 08.04.11 - DD born still @ 37w3d on 03.25.12

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    TTC #3 since May 2012

    BFP #3 12.29.12 - CP @ 4w2d on 01.02.13
    BFP #4 10.17.13 - CP @ 4w2d on 10.23.13
    BFP #5 04.06.14 - MMC 05.07.14

    No longer trying to conceive.

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  • bennikkibennikki member
    I took this to help with my amenorrhea.  I responded really well to it.  I went years without a cycle, and I began to have regular cycles once I started taking it.  I did not respond to Femara at all, and I responded, but not well, to Clomid.  As others have said, some respond well and some do not.  I firmly believe this herb helped with IF, but that is very anecdotal evidence.  I also made some major diet changes too.
    Me: unexplained infertility - annovulatory DH: testicular cancer survivor!! TTC since June 2009 BFP May 11, 2012 EDD January 24, 2013 June 1, 2012 - first u/s, heartbeat 124 BPM!! June 22, 2012 - heard the heartbeat 9w1d 181 BPM!! 24 hours of labor, 4 1/2 hours of pushing, and IT'S A BOY! Welcome to the world my miracle, we prayed and prayed for you, and we can't believe you're here!
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  • GraceyandTroyGraceyandTroy member
    I took it as a part of my herbal regime before I had my son.  I haven't started it yet this time because it's more medicinal and much stronger than the infusions.  Since I still BF, I was holding off on taking it.  My midwife didn't think it would be problematic to take it for a while while stiff BF'ing, but suggested I start with the infusions which are subtler.  

    But, I'm glad you posted this because I had thought about it recently and this post reminded me that I want to start taking it again next cycle.  Unless of course, I don't need to!  Haha, wouldn't that be great?!?!
    Happily Mrs. C 
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    start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
    dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
    Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
    Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
    Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
    Hoping holistic approach works!!!

    BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
    Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

    Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
    Back on metformin Aug 2013
    Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf
    DS weaned in April 2014
    Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  
    Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!
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  • bennikkibennikki member

    I'm still nursing my son, and I'm taking Vitex because it's in my women's multi-vitamin.  I was a little nervous at first, but when I read up on Vitex, it's often recommended to nursing moms to help with milk production.  Vitex is roundly recognized as a fertility treatment in Europe where they're more apt to initially approach treatments from a functional medicine standpoint (lifestyle, diet, supplementation) than a medication/synthetic hormone approach like they are in the US. 

    Me: unexplained infertility - annovulatory DH: testicular cancer survivor!! TTC since June 2009 BFP May 11, 2012 EDD January 24, 2013 June 1, 2012 - first u/s, heartbeat 124 BPM!! June 22, 2012 - heard the heartbeat 9w1d 181 BPM!! 24 hours of labor, 4 1/2 hours of pushing, and IT'S A BOY! Welcome to the world my miracle, we prayed and prayed for you, and we can't believe you're here!
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