I started using it a few weeks ago, and now I'm starting to get nervous.  If I get pg on it, will I have a miscarriage if I quit it cold turkey after I get my BFP?  I really love it - I already ovulated earlier than normal my first cycle using it.  I want to have more opportunities to TTC, and it's supposed to help for a girl.  Any advice? 

good idea on a post!  I want to learn more about this stuff anyway.

I made it a sticky

Thanks!  I think this could help out a lot of people!

I changed the title to draw more attention, I hope you don't mind

From what I have read, it is ok to take it the first few weeks of pregnancy. But after you get your BFP, you will just want wean off of it. If your taking 2 pills, take 1. If you are taking one, take half. Etc. I will find the info that I found and post it...

Thank you! 

 Oh, and I don't mind about the change - I want to find out the answer.  I'm seriously considering stopping the Vitex, because I would never forgive myself if I had a miscarriage because of something I did. 

Renee,

Are you taking B6 also?  Just curious.  I'm taking the other supps except for Vitex. 

Right now I'm on CD30 and FF can't figure out when I ovulated!  I was 10dpo and thought for sure I O'd then my temp dropped.  FF changed it's prediction!  Now I'm confused.  I keep waiting for AF - I took an Early PG test yesterday and got a BFN.  We only bd'd once this month because it is the first month after a m/c (I wasn't taking any girl supps then - I got a bad toothache and the Dr said the infection could have caused the m/c).  I'm just a mess!!

Anyway, just curious if I should do Vitex instead since you O'd earlier!   Or Vitex and B6?!?!

Thanks!!

 

No, I'm not there yet.  I'm starting supps one at a time and trying to get my body used to them because they are giving me heartburn.  I started with Vitex, the one I was most excited about, because I have very irregular, long cycles.  If Vitex makes them more regular and shorter, then not only will timing my attempt be easier, but I'll have more chances to TTC.  I'm very impatient, and know I won't be able to last long without a BFP before I start loosening up on my attempts.

 Anyway, I started Vitex, and now I'm on Calcium.  I'm taking Folic Acid, too, because you should always take that when TTC to prevent birth defects.  I'm going to start Magnesium next if the heartburn goes away from the Calcium like it did for the Vitex.  Although at this rate I may just scrap the supplements altogether and just use replens/lime douche.  If I can't get the heartburn under control - aaargh!

I think a lot of ladies on here do both.  I'm not aware of a reason you can't do both. 

Oh, forgot to say I'm sorry for your loss.  I can't imagine how difficult it must be to go through that. 

 From everything that i  have read Vitex is safe to take when ttc but it is recommended that you stop taking it when you are pregnant and/or nursing. Some studies show that Vitex in early pregnancy can decrease miscarriage but for the most part it has been inconclusive. But there are some people that take it till the end of the first trimester. 

i took vitex when ttc dd and stopped taking it as soon as i got a bfp. 

Here are some links:

http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/vitex.html

http://healthyimmunity.com/Products/Vitex-Chaste-Tree-Berry.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitex_agnus-castus

And here is some info i copied and pasted about Vitex 

Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree berry) is a well-known herb that has been used for centuries in Europe for hormonal imbalances in women.

It may be helpful for women with PCOS who do not have a normal menstrual cycle and thus don't ovulate or menstruate. A large percentage of these menstrual problems are related to insufficient progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, which is called a luteal phase defect or corpus luteum insufficiency. A corpus luteum insufficiency is defined as an abnormally low progesterone level 3 weeks after the onset of menstruation. Insufficient levels of progesterone may result in the formation of ovarian cysts.In addition, some PCOS women have too much prolactin, which can inhibit fertility. Vitex may help with both of these problems

When using chaste tree berry, don’t expect immediate results. It may not have much effect until it is taken for at least 3-6 months.

It’s not the same as taking progesterone. You don’t give it, stop it, and then expect a withdrawal bleed a few days later as you would if you were taking progesterone or synthetic progestins.

 

 

Thank you mom of 3 princes!  Now where did you find this info:

mom of 3 princes:

It’s not the same as taking progesterone. You don’t give it, stop it, and then expect a withdrawal bleed a few days later as you would if you were taking progesterone or synthetic progestins

Redcin:

Thank you mom of 3 princes!  Now where did you find this info:

mom of 3 princes:

It’s not the same as taking progesterone. You don’t give it, stop it, and then expect a withdrawal bleed a few days later as you would if you were taking progesterone or synthetic progestins

 

That whole copied section is from the first link in my post 

thank you!

Check out this post I found:  

http://www.in-gender.com/cs/forums/p/16037/138443.aspx#138443 

I think I'm going to quit starting today.  I'm just getting a bad feeling, like this is not the path I'm supposed to take while TTC.