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    How do you feel about this? Did it work for you as far an ovulation?

    Thanks Cysters!!!

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    hi torie

    first off i've been dx with pcos for about 15 years, no af what so ever without meds. clomid never worked for me no `o`. got pg after coming off the clomid.I'm a medium sized cyster 140 ilbs (10 st)no excess hair just slightly on upper lip (not really that noticable).
    I.ve been on virtex 2 a day for nearly 4 months and nothing has happened not even spotting.my temps are a bit higher and steadier than normal and i'm not as much of a bit*h so my mum says so i suppose thats something.
    But don't be discouraged by my post everyone is different and different things work for different people.a lot of the cysters have had good success with virtex.
    I will keep carrying on with the herbs as i feel they will eventually do something for me, but i am one of those people who is very impatient and when i want something i want it yesterday.At the moment i would just be happy to have af.

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    A bit of info on vitex for you

    Vitex (Chastetree) berry (Vitex agnus-castus) Women Actions: Tonic for the reproductive system. Common Use: Chaste tree berries, or Vitex, has the effect of stimulating and normalizing pituitary functions, especially its progesterone function. It may be called an amphoteric remedy, as it can produce apparently opposite effects, though in truth it is simply normalizing. It has for instance a reputation as an aphrodisiac and an anaphrodisiac! It will always enable what is appropriate to occur. The greatest use of this plant lies in normalizing the activity of female sex hormones and it is therefore indicated for menstrual cramping pains, premenstrual stress and other disorders related to hormone function. It is especially beneficial during menopausal changes. In a similar way it may be effective in helping the body to regain a natural balance after the use of birth control pills. Not recommended if pregnant or nursing.
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    Hi there Torie,

    I was dx a month ago exactly (even though symptoms have been persisting for the last 5 years) and have taken vitex every day for the last month and I just thought I would let you know that I have finally got my period, exactly when the doctor predicted which means I did ovulate. I will keep taking this as it seems to be working for me. I guess it is different for everybody, but you wont know until you try it. I couldnt believe that I have my period back, I thought it would take several months.

    Give it a go- its a natural alternative and safer than other forms of medication.

    Marnie

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    I get AF from taking Vitex, but I am not sure if I am O'ing. From what I have heard you can get AF and not O.
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    SPCnut- You CAN get AF and not O...however you cannot O without having AF (actually it had been known to happen but not as common as the other way)!

    Can someone tell me the makers they use of Vitex and maybe what the bottle looks like? I wanna get the right one!



    Thanks!

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    The brand I use is: Nature's Herbs -- Power Herbs -- Chasteberry Power. Here's a link to the site I get is at: Vitacost Chasteberry Power

    It also has Dong Quai and Siberian Ginseng. I take 4 capsules in the morning, which is 400 mg of Vitex. I haven't had any luck yet, but had been taking only 200mg (I need to learn to read the label better ).
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    I started using vitex/dong quai 500mg each and af arrived 2 1/2 weeks after starting. I am now on my 2nd cycle however have not o yet--I'm hoping I will this month. I am truely happy though that the vitex/dong quai combo is working for af!!!!
    Good luck to you and hang in there.

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    Thanks ladies... I'm printing this out and taking it with me today!

    Do most of these pills have a standard mg? Like 500mg or 300mg? How much should I take? How do I know?

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