Does anybody know anything about Vitex?

I started taking Vitex 6 mos ago to move up my ovulation day. Well, since taking it, it has helped my ovulation to stay at day 15 for 4 out of 6 mos (and the 2 mos it wasn't on day 15 were right after I had a miscarriage). I've read a lot of things that say you can either take it from CD1 til ovulation or all mo. Well, I've always taken it all mo and hence have had a steady ovulation day. My question is, if I get pregnant, is it harmful to take it until pregnancy is confirmed? I'm scared that if I stop taking it after ovulation now, that ovulation will be different next mo. And that would be bad, cause we're spending a lot of money on IUI's and HAVE to know what day ovulation is. Sorry for rambling, but any info anyone has would be appreciated. Thank you

Answers:
try this website. It says: "Some say to take it from menstruation to ovulation - stopping once ovulation has been established and then continuing again if menstruation should occur. Others have said it is safe to take all month long - stopping if pregnancy should occur. On this argument - the effects vitex has on a woman's hormones can benefit her throughout her entire cycle. Also, it may be a smart practice to discontinue any supplements during menstruation, to allow the body to completely cleanse itself. I would suggest reading the bottle and asking a health professional about the dosage and time to take vitex."

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/5588/37523

HTH!

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