Infertility

vitex chastetree

Hello all,


Has anyone ever tried using the vitex chaste tree (chasteberry) herbal supplement to regulate cycles / ovulation? If so, what are your experiences with this?  It was recommended to me but i'm naturally skeptical of course.  I don't think I ever ovulate because my cycles are irregular, I never see that egg white CM that people talk about, and when ever Ive tracked my temps they never really changed. 

Re: vitex chastetree

  • I haven't tried that specific herbal supplement, but I have been seeing an acupuncturist for the last 9 months and started an herbal regimen with her after my failed IVF in hopes of improving egg quality enough for a second round of IVF. I have honestly noticed a huge improvement in all of my fertility signs with it. I've seen an increase in CM at the right times and my temps are very healthy now. 
    Me: 33, Hubby: 36
    TTC since May 2014
    First RE Appt - September 2015
    DX: Hypothyroid, DOR
    IUI w/ Clomid - October 2015 - BFN
    ER - 2/10/16, 2 Day 3 Embryos
    FET - 4/15/16 - BFN
    Summer 2016 - Taking a break to try herbal treatment and acupuncture
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  • That is very encouraging.  Would you be willing to share what that herbal regime is?
  • Sure! My issues are DOR and egg quality so the recommendations I got from my acupuncturist was centered around that. I would highly encourage if you haven't seen an acupuncturist/herbal specialist to get something tailored to your situation.

    Throughout my cycle I do 100mg of CoQ-10 and 750mg of L-Arginine twice a day (morning and night). Days 1-3 of my cycle I use Chong Release formula, days 4-14 I use Jade Moon Phase 2 Over 35 from Jade Woman Herbals, and days 5-end of cycle I use Jade Moon Phase 4 from Jade Woman Herbals. For each I do 2 capsules 3 times a day. I also added in 1500mg of Royal Jelly once per day.
    Me: 33, Hubby: 36
    TTC since May 2014
    First RE Appt - September 2015
    DX: Hypothyroid, DOR
    IUI w/ Clomid - October 2015 - BFN
    ER - 2/10/16, 2 Day 3 Embryos
    FET - 4/15/16 - BFN
    Summer 2016 - Taking a break to try herbal treatment and acupuncture
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