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Fertility / Infertility (Expert Forum)
Clomid versus Vitex
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Clomid versus Vitex
by ralsasha, Sep 08, 2007 12:00AM
Hi i am new to this so bear with me:) I am trying to conceive now for 18mths, i went to a natropath last month and he put me on chaste berry tablets or otherwise known as vitex, i took them from 27th july up to 15th august then stopped, i went to see a gyno in that week and he put me on clomid tablets i started taking them on the 19th - 23rd august and then went back on vitex on the 27th august until now. Im due for my period in a few days maybe 2 or 3 and am a bit worried as to which medication i should continue as i have heard from so many people that clomid and vitex counteract each other.Also i dont think i conceived this cycle due to that reason,my gyno said that vitex shouldnt matter with taking clomid but i really am unsure of this now.Please give me a real answer!!
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-M.D.-SP, Sep 11, 2007 12:00AM
Dear Ralsasha-
Regarding the vitex, there is absolutely no scientific or medical evidence that it is useful or helpful in assisting women to get pregnant. Since we do not know if there are any potential adverse effects, I would recommend discontinuing the vitex.
Regarding the clomid, if you are not getting pregnant because your periods are irregular or absent, then clomid is definitely the correct choice.
On the other hand, if you are having regular periods but still are not getting pregnant, then clomid by itself is unlikely to help you. If you are having regular periods and still are not pregnant, you should have some hormone testing, an XRay of your fallopian tubes called a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), and your partner should have a sperm count. If your periods are regular, you should not be prescribed clomid empirically until these tests have been carried out. If they all turn out to be normal, then you should consider adding intrauterine insemination to clomid as the combination of the two is much more effective than clomid by itself if the cause of your infertility turns out to be unexplained.
Good luck.
Regarding the vitex, there is absolutely no scientific or medical evidence that it is useful or helpful in assisting women to get pregnant. Since we do not know if there are any potential adverse effects, I would recommend discontinuing the vitex.
Regarding the clomid, if you are not getting pregnant because your periods are irregular or absent, then clomid is definitely the correct choice.
On the other hand, if you are having regular periods but still are not getting pregnant, then clomid by itself is unlikely to help you. If you are having regular periods and still are not pregnant, you should have some hormone testing, an XRay of your fallopian tubes called a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), and your partner should have a sperm count. If your periods are regular, you should not be prescribed clomid empirically until these tests have been carried out. If they all turn out to be normal, then you should consider adding intrauterine insemination to clomid as the combination of the two is much more effective than clomid by itself if the cause of your infertility turns out to be unexplained.
Good luck.
Member Comments (3)
by shandris, Sep 11, 2007 12:00AM
I dont know much about clomid, Im learning as I go. But I heard today that clomid is bad for ppl who have endrometrieosis. Is there any truth to that cuz i have endro. and my doctor didnt say anything about it. O.o
by jen_KE, Sep 17, 2007 12:00AM
I also had a similar question about Clomid and Endo. I have it (actually I had it - just getting off a cycle of 6 months Lupron to get rid of it) and am going to ttc again soon. My doctor put me on Femara instead of Clomid. A friend of mine happened to say to me today that she also heard the the CLomid might be what causes Endo... Any truth to this?
