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Vitex/Chasteberry for treating PMDD

by sunflower21, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM

Tags: Nutrition, vitamins, Women's, Health, Women's Health, breast, dysphoric, fibrocystic, hormones, insomnia, Fibrocystic breast disease, irritable

Does anyone know about how safe Vitex (Chasteberry) is for treating PMDD and fibrocystic breast disease? I started taking Vitex pills about a month ago and my symptoms are totally gone. I wonder if it's something I can take safely long term?

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by mrs canada, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM

Yes, agnus castus has been used for centuries to treat various hormonal-related imbalances. It is considered safe for long-term use. Glad you're seeing great results.

by kenziesmom, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM

what is PMDD?

by Tia Lucila, Dec 01, 2006 12:00AM

I don't know what PMDD is, but in general Vitex can be used on a long term basis safely. Also, I've had good experiences with Vitex in regulating my hormones. I will probably be using it long term again whenever I am not pregnant.

by sunflower21, Dec 01, 2006 12:00AM

PMDD is pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder. It is basically just more severe version of PMS, mood swings, irritability, insomnia, etc.

by mimimimi, Mar 15, 2008 01:00PM

To: all

is it ok to take this with anti depressants
and has anyone ever had any adverse side effects while taking it such as anxiety?
i have bought some and im wondering whether to take it but a friend of mine said it made her anxious??

by chevymama01, Nov 18, 2008 11:38AM

To: everyone

can i take vitex with my multi vitamin, vitamin b6 and vitamin e? or should i stop taking all and just stick with vitex?

by mom1207, Aug 22, 2009 10:30AM

go on the womentowomen.com website they use this herb in on of their pills...its very helpful as is primrose, valerian etc.

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