No CM. Green tea extract and Vitex questions. - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

coldrain · 03-06-2006, 07:33 PM

CD13 and no CM

I drink green tea by tanks and nothing. I am so ticked off! People, some of you mentioned before green tea extract in pill form. How much to take, when etc? Another question is about Vitex. I'm still not quite clear on its function. Is it to regulate cycles for girls with erratic cycles or to actually boost fertility? My cycles are very regular, is there a sense for me to even try Vitex?

SerinaDB · 03-06-2006, 11:13 PM

If you are not having a problem with your cycle, I really see no reason to take vitex. If you are just trying to become fertile? I recommend red rasberry tea, instead of green tea (from GNC). I was advised that you should avoid caffeine when trying to concieve, by many people and doctors- green tea has a lot of caffeine if I remember correctly? Some other supplements/ vitamins that can also help you become fertile are: Red Rasberry Leaves, Black Cohosh Root, Golden Seal Root, Blessed Thistle Herb, ***Don Quai Root*** (I especially recommend this one), Queen of the Meadow Herb, Marshmallow Root, Lobelia Herb, and Ginger Root. If you check a smaller herbal store you might be able to find a capsule that includes all of these. For instance, I take FCS 11. Hope this helps, and good luck.

gel2005 · 03-07-2006, 06:28 AM

Ok, I know this sounds weird, but I have heard if you drink Grapefruit juice it will give you alot of CM and in some cases make you O earlier! At another board I go alot of the ladies there were talking about it and were seeing some good results with it. I am trying it this cycle. I love grapefruit so it is not a problem for me. I like the Ruby red. yum. If you can stomach it I would give it a try, just watch for that early O.

pelchatk · 03-07-2006, 06:48 AM

I feel your frustration coldrain. AF came yesterday...which is early for me and my lut. phase was only 12 days this month. I drink green tea, take B-6 and fertility blend (which has vitex). Do you take any meds that would affect cm? Maybe allergy meds or something? Do you use a opk? maybe you O and you could see it with other methods. I wish you the best!

greenjppixie · 03-07-2006, 10:36 AM

Avoid green tea in pill form. It's better in it's natural state. Try taking 1000mg- 3000mg per day of Evening Primrose Oil. Don't take it after O. This is supposed to increase CM. You should also start including more flaxseed and walnuts in your diet. Vitex may or may not help you. It is a primarily a hormone balancer.