I've been taken vitex proably for about 6 weeks..and before i hadnt had a period in a year because i had taken the depo shot one time..but anyways i started taken it and within two half weeks it started my period back...my question is do i just keep taking it nonstop because when i got my period i had skipped a few days without taking it and i dont know if it gave my body a break or what but i was think ing since i had my period the 15th then i should be almost due for another one here soon but i havent ovulated yet...i check my saliva, pee, cervix, and bbt everyday and i know i havent...so do i just take a few days off and see what happends? has anyone else ever had to do this when taken this product? I was just wondereing i was supposed to give my body a break from it once in while?
2006-12-01 14:33:30 · 2 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Vitex is not the same as a birth control pill. IOW, you don't need to give your body "time off" in order to have your period. Vitex is an herbal supplement that helps to get your hormones in balance, and you are supposed to take it every day until you get pregnant.
I took V for ten months straight when I was TTC my third child because I had had an IUD removed and was not ovulating at all. The supplement took some time, but I was thankful I used it. It is much gentler than synthetic hormones (Clomid, anyone?). If you need more info, there should be plenty of resources on line, or the package insert should at the very least give dosing instructions.
HTH and good luck with that baby dancing!
2006-12-01 14:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep taking it - the more you have it - the better your cycles will be and will regualte you - if you keep stop starting - it will take a while to start working again.
dont worry if you miss a few days - just take it when you remember
2006-12-02 05:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋