https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:38:58 +0000 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:21:24 +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=40934 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1413413&title=another-vitex-question#1413413 Author: epictraveller
Subject: 40934
Posted: 04 December 2011 at 7:21am

TripleJ and ooligator - the wait is over. AF is here and I will hopefully be on normal cycles after this. Hopefully! Thanks a billion again for your help! Raspberry Jam - what are you waiting for - jump the man when he gets home! ;)]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:21:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1413413&title=another-vitex-question#1413413 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412903&title=another-vitex-question#1412903 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 40934
Posted: 01 December 2011 at 8:35pm

My ovaries were aching the other night, (although I think that could be the ache for a baby sometimes )and I think Im ovulating now (rubbish timing DH is working loads) so I think it definately helps. TBH Im getting so p***ed off with the whole thing right now. I dont mean to be ungrateful, I do have two gorgy girls but I just want this now!!!
Im really excited for my preggy friends but I so wish I could join them!!

Im taking exec b and spirulina too.... but all a waste of time when DH's work keeps intereferring with my plans!]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:35:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412903&title=another-vitex-question#1412903 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412898&title=another-vitex-question#1412898 Author: ooligator
Subject: 40934
Posted: 01 December 2011 at 8:23pm

Kazza, as Raspberryjam said, the way vitex tends to work is it helps balance the hormones (though it is not a hormone itself) so if your issue is not ovulating, it will balance the hormones enough so that you will. If you have short cycles, it will help lengthen them, whether that's by bringing OV forward (if you OV later in the cycle), or just lengthening your LP. If short LP is your issue, I suggest adding in a B-100 supplement too, as vitamin B6 in particular, helps lengthen luteal phase issues.


epictraveller, that's a good sign, it could be your body building up to OV. Have you got any signs of fertile CM? As often it may make you OV before you get AF. Even on such a long cycle.]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:23:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412898&title=another-vitex-question#1412898 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412677&title=another-vitex-question#1412677 Author: TripleJ
Subject: 40934
Posted: 01 December 2011 at 8:22am

Yay epictraveller :) That's is great news!! I hope AF is just around the corner for you ]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:22:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412677&title=another-vitex-question#1412677 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412666&title=another-vitex-question#1412666 Author: epictraveller
Subject: 40934
Posted: 01 December 2011 at 7:28am

Just a wee comment from me on this. I just started taking Vitex on the recommendation of TripleJ about 10 days ago when I was on something like CD63. Now I've got four zits. I cannot even remember the last time I have more than one at a time, so I'm taking this as a sign of impending AF and increased hormones due to the Vitex. (Correct me if I'm wildly wrong) but it seems to be a positive sign. Thanks TripleJ! ]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:28:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412666&title=another-vitex-question#1412666 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412652&title=another-vitex-question#1412652 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 40934
Posted: 30 November 2011 at 11:11pm

I understood it to balance your cycle - so for want of a better way to put it - if your isses are short LP - it would lengthen it to a ' normal' length and encourage ovulation if youwerent ovulating etc]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:11:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412652&title=another-vitex-question#1412652 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412575&title=another-vitex-question#1412575 Author: Luckymama23
Subject: 40934
Posted: 30 November 2011 at 6:41pm

Hey sorry to just jump in!
My Naturopath has just put me on a vitex supplement, and I was just wondering does it make your LP longer by making your whole cycle longer, or by making you OV earlier??
Thanks    ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:41:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412575&title=another-vitex-question#1412575 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412034&title=another-vitex-question#1412034 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 40934
Posted: 29 November 2011 at 9:41am

I am noticing a definate decrease in milk first thing in the morning, which is a pain, so I will just finish off this month and then stop them. I have to put my baby first, even if I do reallly want another!!!!

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:41:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1412034&title=another-vitex-question#1412034 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1411874&title=another-vitex-question#1411874 Author: ooligator
Subject: 40934
Posted: 28 November 2011 at 8:13pm

Mumma2be, sorry, I only saw your question today. Thanks for the congratulations Yes we conceived on a natural cycle. I did 2x clomid cycles (June & July this year) but found it made my endo symptoms worse, so stopped it. Then the cycle we conceived on, was our 2nd post-clomid cycle, when I'd started back on the vitex (stopped it during clomid cycles as they can counteract each other).

Yes, I most definitely think the acupuncture helped. That's how we conceived our DD after 5 years TTC was using acupuncture and herb treatment. Worked quickly that time (within 3 months treatment) not so quickly this time round, but when combined with seeing an osteopath to keep my body physically/structurally in balance (optimising the blood flow), and started seeing a naturopath the cycle we conceived.

Vitex can help with breastmilk production, but from what I've read, it's a fine balance between getting the dose right to help or having it effect milk supply, so if you are breastfeeding, I personally wouldn't start taking Vitex until baby was well established on solids.


I started taking Vitex when my DD was about 18 months old, I did notice a decrease in milk supply, but not enough to make her wean, just not as full before a feed.

Edited by ooligator]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:13:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1411874&title=another-vitex-question#1411874 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1411613&title=another-vitex-question#1411613 Author: newme
Subject: 40934
Posted: 28 November 2011 at 9:52am

vitex is a hormone balancer. So it can work both ways.

I used it when breasteeding (my son was about a year old), and it had no noticeable effect on my supply whatsoever.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:52:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1411613&title=another-vitex-question#1411613 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1410130&title=another-vitex-question#1410130 Author: TripleJ
Subject: 40934
Posted: 22 November 2011 at 7:03pm

I found this site on vitex http://natural-fertility-info.com/vitex and it says both; increases milk supply but also decreases prolactin levels - interesting but confusing ]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:03:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1410130&title=another-vitex-question#1410130 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1410069&title=another-vitex-question#1410069 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 40934
Posted: 22 November 2011 at 4:11pm

well there is something about it reducing prolactin production but then I went and got some yesterday and spoke to the woman at the health store and she said its because it increases milk supply , just like the website said so I guess we will see

and 'baby' is 16 months so I guess its not too much of an issue but I dont want her to stop feeding either]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:11:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1410069&title=another-vitex-question#1410069 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1410025&title=another-vitex-question#1410025 Author: Lizze
Subject: 40934
Posted: 22 November 2011 at 2:12pm

i was under the impression vitex slowed down milk production, therefore not recommended while breastfeeding unless its fully established and baby is over 6 months?]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:12:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1410025&title=another-vitex-question#1410025 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1409409&title=another-vitex-question#1409409 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 40934
Posted: 20 November 2011 at 9:54pm

so I have another vitex question too...

'Studies also indicate Vitex may be useful to stimulating both production and secretion of breast milk. Since there are no reported harmful effects, Vitex should be considered a first line treatment before hormone therapies are undertaken. ' from a website... but then contra-indicated for breatfeeding mums - has anyone else used vitex while feeding or asked a health professional what the deal is?

Thanks
Jo]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:54:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1409409&title=another-vitex-question#1409409 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1405954&title=another-vitex-question#1405954 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 40934
Posted: 08 November 2011 at 4:17pm

Congrats on your BFP ooligator, was thrilled for you. Gives me some hope!    I guess my main concern was the the actual length of my cycle was alot shorter than normal 22 days oppose to my standard 25/26. Its making me skeptical about using Vitex. Did you end up getting pregnant naturally or did you go through Clomid etc? I see you have done acupuncture, do you feel this helped? Thanks, and sorry for all the questions :-)]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:17:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1405954&title=another-vitex-question#1405954 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1405943&title=another-vitex-question#1405943 Author: ooligator
Subject: 40934
Posted: 08 November 2011 at 3:44pm

I used Vitex for a year to help lengthen my short LP. When I started taking Vitex, my LP was 5-7 days. It lengthened it to a steady 9 days, with the rare occasional 10/11 day LP, but consistently was 9 days. Sometimes it'd drop back to being 7/8 days.

A range of +/- 2 days either side is deemed "normal" in terms of luteal phase length.

Vitex did bring my OV forward, as I was OVing around CD20, and having a 25 day cycle. It brought it forward to about CD15/18.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:44:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1405943&title=another-vitex-question#1405943 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1405079&title=another-vitex-question#1405079 Author: Mumma2be
Subject: 40934
Posted: 05 November 2011 at 2:58pm

So I have been taking Vitex with B6 for a few months now and it seemed to be helping my short LP, going from 9 days to around 11 days. This month however I am day 22 of my cycle (has been 25/26 days) and I am spotting like i do when my period is coming so i know its going to be full on by the end of the day. I am so over this TTC business and really thought i was on track to regulating my period. Has anyone else experienced success with Vitex sorting out their cycle only to suddenly change one month to a very short cycle?]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:58:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40934&PID=1405079&title=another-vitex-question#1405079