Women with PCOS have found that Vitex, often referred to as chaste berry, is a treatment option. It is not only cheap but also effective. Vitex can be purchased as an extract, capsules, or berries. There are many mixed herbal formulas made especially for women that also contain Vitex. These mixed formulas should be reviewed prior to use for PCOS because they may contain some herbs that are not necessary. br Women taking Vitex for PCOS will realize rapid change, usually as fast as one to three months to treat the symptoms of PCOS. It takes more time for other problems of infertility. However, women are recommended to take this herb for at least 18 months. If you are working with an herbalist, you may be advised to take Vitex for six weeks then break for a week and then return. This allows the body time to rest. br Vitex helps women with PCOS, helping the body to create the phases of the hormone needed. When a woman is under stress then further benefit from Vitex, as it decreases prolactin levels in the body. br In Europe, Vitex is well known and widely used by many female problems as PMS, lack of ovulation, bleeding, infertility, absence of menstruation, and even uterine fibroids. With regular use of women with PCOS Vitex a good chance that your hormones are stabilized, which will increase your chances of getting pregnant. br There was a study conducted to see how it worked Vitex for women with premenstrual syndrome at one month and over 90% of patients experienced complete relief. Interestingly, the Vitex helped women with luteal phase defect as well. If you have a luteal phase defect after Vitex may help correct this problem, too. br br
