Should I add vitex?

[TTC5]

Oh most def take your pescription hun!!!

[atomic sagebrush]

What brand and mg of saw palmetto? Would you still add vitex? Would you make any other changes? Attempt cut off will b week of thanksgiving...
Calcium 666 mg
Magnesium 250 mg
Baby aspirin
Metanx or folic acid
Fiber supp

Well, like I mentioned before, I personally would not take cal-mag if I were to ever sway pink again but that is just ME and a lot of people have had success with the cal-mag. I would still add the vitex because there were pretty good stats from IG on vitex, altho it didn't work for me.

I think the rest looks great.

Dosage of SP is 320 mg from AF-O
Dosage of vitex is 800-1200 mg from AF-O

Brand isn't really that important, but I would go with a reputable brand name like Nature's Way or Solaray. I've always had good luck with their products.

Would your DH do licorice root or is that out?

[atomic sagebrush]

Another thought: I stayed away from supps that I thought would possibly change my cycles/delay O. My cycle so far seems regular.

I totally understand your thought processes with that and be aware that vitex and SP DO have potential to change your cycle. The trouble is, that changes in a regular cycle may be indicative that the sway is working...your hormones are not functioning like they were when you conceived your boys, KWIM? So it may be that you actually WANT to see slight changes in your cycle for swaying pink. It does make using timing/frequency factors more difficult tho.

[HopeandDreamG]

I have dh taking licorice root. And I wouldn't stop taking my prescription. I have two one for prescription strength folic acid one is the metanx. I only have to take one not the other that's all I was saying. Thanks for all your input...VERY helpful
Once I add the vitex, can I drink the occasional peppermint tea or no?

[HopeandDreamG]

Atomic I hope I am not driving you bonkers. I forgot to mention that I am also taking two aciodphoplis a day. Probably forgot to mention because this week I didn't put it in my pill case. Yikes. I think the food deficiency is going to my brain!

Anyway I assume you don't think its too late to make these changes. I hope its not. I picked up Vitex (solaray) and SP (vitamin shoppe brand)today. SP says it promotes prostate health. The bottle says 320mg, Saw Palmetto Extract standardized herb. Just double checking this is correct. I also picked up Zyrtec and Metamucil pills. I started titrating down the C and E, and I am taking a baby aspirin instead of Cranberry. I think I will leave the Cal (666) and Mag (250) and just won't up them closer to O.

Dh is taking Cal (666), Mag (250), Viatmin C (500), Cranberry, and licorice root 2 a day. Should I make any changes to his supps?

When I have time I will sit down and post my revised plan. I have changed some things from experiementing and getting full disclosure from Dh! Interesting stuff!!

Af is due any day and this will be my first attempt. Despite all this I am doing everything I can to stay relaxed to keep down T levels as best I can...sat in the yard in the sun yesterday, will get pedicure and mini back rub today too!! I think you might need one after all my posts!! LOL
Thank you very much for ALL your time...

[HopeandDreamG]

Dosage of SP is 320 mg from AF-O
Dosage of vitex is 800-1200 mg from AF-O


Atomic: last Vitex questions. I purchased Vitax Solaray brand. It says Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus) (berry extract) 225mg, and Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)(berry) 100mg. So I assume this is 325mg. So if I take 3 I'm at 975mg. Perfect right?
Lastly, they are capsules. Do you believe that the gelatin is insignificant?

[HopeandDreamG]

Bumping for Atomic. Hoping to hear from you this weekend!

[atomic sagebrush]

I have dh taking licorice root. And I wouldn't stop taking my prescription. I have two one for prescription strength folic acid one is the metanx. I only have to take one not the other that's all I was saying. Thanks for all your input...VERY helpful
Once I add the vitex, can I drink the occasional peppermint tea or no?

Yes, that's fine. Pep tea and SP are a no-no.

[atomic sagebrush]

Atomic I hope I am not driving you bonkers. I forgot to mention that I am also taking two aciodphoplis a day. Probably forgot to mention because this week I didn't put it in my pill case. Yikes. I think the food deficiency is going to my brain!

Anyway I assume you don't think its too late to make these changes. I hope its not. I picked up Vitex (solaray) and SP (vitamin shoppe brand)today. SP says it promotes prostate health. The bottle says 320mg, Saw Palmetto Extract standardized herb. Just double checking this is correct. I also picked up Zyrtec and Metamucil pills. I started titrating down the C and E, and I am taking a baby aspirin instead of Cranberry. I think I will leave the Cal (666) and Mag (250) and just won't up them closer to O.

Dh is taking Cal (666), Mag (250), Viatmin C (500), Cranberry, and licorice root 2 a day. Should I make any changes to his supps?

When I have time I will sit down and post my revised plan. I have changed some things from experiementing and getting full disclosure from Dh! Interesting stuff!!

Af is due any day and this will be my first attempt. Despite all this I am doing everything I can to stay relaxed to keep down T levels as best I can...sat in the yard in the sun yesterday, will get pedicure and mini back rub today too!! I think you might need one after all my posts!! LOL
Thank you very much for ALL your time...

Nope, never too late!!!

DH supps are fine (DH can get away with more nutrients than DW and it may help.)

SP 320

Way to go with keeping T levels low!!!

[atomic sagebrush]

Dosage of SP is 320 mg from AF-O
Dosage of vitex is 800-1200 mg from AF-O


Atomic: last Vitex questions. I purchased Vitax Solaray brand. It says Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus) (berry extract) 225mg, and Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)(berry) 100mg. So I assume this is 325mg. So if I take 3 I'm at 975mg. Perfect right?
Lastly, they are capsules. Do you believe that the gelatin is insignificant?

yes, that's just fine!!! Tiny amount of gelatin in caps is insignificant (the blue swayers have to drink a LOT of gelatin!!)