OHbaby! Forums : Vitex questions?? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:33:41 +0000 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30047 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : Just note that the mg per bottle...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=848181&title=vitex-questions#848181 Author: mummyofprinces
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Posted: 23 November 2009 at 9:19am

Just note that the mg per bottle are not always the same. Some of the american brands measure it differently but it is still the same amount iygwim.

I took 2000mg when I conceived jake and started taking it again halfway through my last cycle. I ovulated for the first time since having jake last cycle and this cycle just finished i ovulated again and my LP lengthened by one day.

It definately is slow acting, you could take 2000mg for one cycle to kick start if you really wanted to.

GL hope it starts working quickly for you!]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=848181&title=vitex-questions#848181 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : 1000mg of Vitex dropped my cycles...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=847080&title=vitex-questions#847080 Author: NZ-rules
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Posted: 21 November 2009 at 6:04pm

1000mg of Vitex dropped my cycles down from 55 days to 35... I'm a huge fan!!

All the best for getting your cycle sorted.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=847080&title=vitex-questions#847080 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : I am taking 2000mg per day as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846867&title=vitex-questions#846867 Author: peachy
Subject: 30047
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 1:04pm

I am taking 2000mg per day as prescribed by my naturopath. It is apparently the maximum you can take

I have only been on it for 2 weeks so lets hope it works its magic on us all ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:04:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846867&title=vitex-questions#846867 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : Thanks freckle, that gives me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846810&title=vitex-questions#846810 Author: nicolaann
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Posted: 21 November 2009 at 12:04pm

Thanks freckle, that gives me so much hope!! It would be great if I could get a shorter more regular cycle. ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:04:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846810&title=vitex-questions#846810 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : took me a couple of years to come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846733&title=vitex-questions#846733 Author: freckle
Subject: 30047
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 10:58am

took me a couple of years to come right after depo but I was on it for much longer so wouldn't have thought it would take that long for you... My normal cycle is like yours - very long and irregular... vitex did absolute wonders for me (reduced my cycles to around 37 days...) then I stopped taking it and straight back to 90... so highly recommend it for that side of things!
Yeah I reckon BT is the way to go ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:58:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846733&title=vitex-questions#846733 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : Thanks a lot!!!! Ok, think I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846718&title=vitex-questions#846718 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 30047
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 10:41am

Thanks a lot!!!! Ok, think I will keep taking the same dosage and see how things go over the next couple of months.

No I haven't been to see dr yet. I knew they would tell me it can take 6-12months (atleast) to get af after depot, so I was waiting it out hoping my cycle would sort itself out with time. I think I may need to go and get bt though, just to see where I'm at. Also, my cycle has always been very irregular, with af about every 8-10 weeks, so I don't really have a 'normal' cycle at the best of times.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:41:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846718&title=vitex-questions#846718 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : i take the liquid so not sure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846708&title=vitex-questions#846708 Author: newme
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Posted: 21 November 2009 at 10:26am

i take the liquid so not sure how it compares dosage wise to the pills, but apparantly the liquid is more effective. It does take 3 months to get full effect. I have found for me that it has completely regulated my cycle.
so might take a wee while but will improve. i would be VERY cautious about increasing dosage, as it is quite a powerful herbal medicine.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:26:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846708&title=vitex-questions#846708 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : Nicoleann - how frustrating for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846678&title=vitex-questions#846678 Author: freckle
Subject: 30047
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 9:28am

Nicoleann - how frustrating for you! Have you seen the Dr? if you were only on the Depo for 6 months, it seems excessive that it is still mucking ya hormones up... maybe you needto get some BTs done to see what is going on hormonally??

I have really mental cycles and 1000mg of vitex sorted mine out pretty quickly... although I am now taking 2000mg to try and get it even more normal but seeing it can take 3 months to work effectively I don't think I'd be upping the dose yet if I was you...plus higher doses have been associated with some spotting between periods which is so not what you need!]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:28:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846678&title=vitex-questions#846678 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : Vitex is slow-acting, the naturopath...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846672&title=vitex-questions#846672 Author: kakapo
Subject: 30047
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 9:24am

Vitex is slow-acting, the naturopath I saw told me it takes 3-6 months to take full effect.  I had been taking it for 4 months when I successfully conceived this baby.  Didn't notice any difference really the first month (still had spotting a few days prior to AF), but the next month had no spotting and cycle length increased by a couple of days.  If you're noticing an effect already I doubt you'd need to take a higher dosage just yet - perhaps just wait and see what happens over the next 3 months?  Oh, and I was on a lower dosage than you only 180mg per day (Premular brand).  Good luck!

]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:24:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846672&title=vitex-questions#846672 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : Hi NicolaAnn...Im not an expert...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846658&title=vitex-questions#846658 Author: tarns
Subject: 30047
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 9:06am

Hi NicolaAnn...Im not an expert but I do know that some of the girls are taking 2000mg per day. It also takes some time to sort out your hormones so won't necessarily be a quick fix to your intermittent bleeding.
Hopefully one of the longer term vitex fans will post a reply for you. ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:06:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846658&title=vitex-questions#846658 <![CDATA[Vitex questions?? : Hi girlies!! Ok, so I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846640&title=vitex-questions#846640 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 30047
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 8:42am

Hi girlies!!

Ok, so I have a really meesed up cycle thanks to 2 depot jabs. It has been almost 11 months since my last jab, but things are still a mess. I have been bleeding since Feb, and I'm not sure if I have ov at all or had af since. I think I had af in Aug and Sep, as the bleeding was much heavier for 7 days each time. Usually the bleeding is anywhere from spotting - light af like (if that makes sense)

I posted a thread last week about ttc after depot, and everyone suggested I try Vitex. So I have bought the thompsons one a day vitex 1000. I have taken it now for a week every morning. I find the bleeding is lighter - nothing during the day, but starts again in the late afternoon/evening, and during the night, until early-mid morning when it stops again.

I have treid to search for info on Vitex, but haven't found anything on the recommended daily dosage. I know the ones i have are suppossed to be one a day (1000mg) but I'm wondering if I need to take more?? Should I expect the bleeding to stop all together?? arg my cycle is such a mess and I'm so confussed!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Sorry if TMI!! ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30047&PID=846640&title=vitex-questions#846640