I bought GNCs ( can be bought from GNC or drugstore.com) Herbal Plus Fingerprinted Vitex 500 mg Capsules.
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I myself have a few doubts about taking Vitex... Maybe someone could post an informative link about it for me since I'm sure it's already been discussed before.
What would be an appropriate dose to start? Any advice on when or how to take it? Is it better to take dry extract caps or the liquid hydroalcoholic form? What are the differences between Vitex and SP? Have you noticed any 'change' whatsover after starting to take it?
24 y/o
Multifollicular left ovary (no cysts but dx 'mild PCOS' acc to GYN)
No obesity
***Unresponsive cystic ACNE since age 12
(sp. jaw line, cheeks, temples and scalp)
2000 - 1 course of Accutane with no results
Previously, 1997, Diane-35 - did not work, gained weight
CD14 - Extml painful ovulation + spotting
AF - Breast pain + major bleeding (but regular)
Swollen face sp eyes
Fatigue
Terrible PMTS (mood swings, heavy legs, bloating, sugar craving)
Mildest acanthosis nigricans on inner thighs
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Current pill cocktail: primrose oil, mg, zinc, borrage oil, flax seed oil,
green tea, A vit / C vit caps, aloe vera juice
Well, I started using vitex three weeks ago (200mg) together with black cohosh (300mg). I also started with natural progesterone cream a week after starting with the herbs.
My period showed up a few days earlier than expected, but it was shorter and not as painful as it usually is. It could be the vitex, but it could also be the NPC. From what I have read, there is no disadvantages to vitex (except when pregnant).
Which vitex vitamin? 
