Expert: Tonja Wells - 8/4/2008

Question
Is it possible that Vitex can make your cycles worse?  I have been on it for 6.5 months and my cycles have been getting more erratic the last 2 months (late ovulation).  Vitex has not brought on earlier ovulation or increased the luteal phase since I started taking it.  Is there a way to detox this herb out of my body?

Answer
Hi,
This will be the third time I have sent this answer and pressed send but for some reason it is not sending so I am hoping this time works.

Vitex is a plant so getting off of it will get the plant out of your system in a few days.  If you want to follow it up with something EnvirDeotx, fiber and lots of water with Chlorphylly water can help flush the liver.

The thyroid backs up the ovairs so working with the thyroid with sea vegetables, a thyroid glandular like Thyroid support or doing a complete consult to see if the thyroid is not doing what it needs to do may be very important here.

Also the hyopthalmus/pituitary axis is essential to work with.

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Irregular cycles
1. SHORT OR WEAK ESTROGEN PHASE WITH NORMAL OR STRONG PROGESTERONE PHASE.  Short cycle 22-26 days
Herbal Remedies – FlashEase, Licorice Root, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Hops and Fenugreek These are best taken during the first half of the menstrual cycle and stopped at the 14th day.
Female Comfort – More nutritive for PMS, menstrual irregularity and menopause
FCS II is a female reproductive formula primarily used to stop excessive uterine bleeding and counteract hormone imbalance. Great for short term use.
Menstrual Reg would also be an excellent combination here.

2. EXTREMELY SHORT CYCLE WITH POSSIBLE EXCESSIVE BLEEDING. Cycle is very short 17-19 days.
HERBAL REMEDIES  - Chlorophyll, Iron or I-X, yellow dock, nettles,  Siberian Ginseng, Astrgalus, Nervous Fatigue Formula or Suma

3.  LONG OR STRONG ESTROGEN PHASE - Excess or long estrogen cycle 32-33 day cycle.
HERBAL REMEDIES - Uterine tonics tighten up the estrogen phase and tighten up the cycle. Burdock and Red Raspberry, Wild & Sarsaparilla all stimulate the progesterone phase

4.NO CYCLE OR LACK OF PERIOD - Maintain appropriate body weight and nutrition. Use hormone balancing nutrients like Evening Primrose Oil, Damiana, False Unicorn, Master Gland, minerals or Pro-G-Yam Cream. A vegetarian diets may contribute to a loss of periods as can heavy exercise. Stress may be a factor, Address the pituitary gland.  Menstrual Reg is an excellent choice here. Deep Relief with lemon to the abdomen area once to twice per day. Enviro Detox and All Cell Detox for a congested liver.


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This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases.  If you have any health problems consult a health practitioner before embarking on any course of treatment.