[TTCBabyJ]

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 5 months. In January I got off birth control after being on it for 15 years. I am currently 35 years old. After stopping the birth control I had the regular hormone withdrawal bleeding in January then I didn't have another period until March 22nd. When we really started trying I started to get worried about not having a period. My doctor did not seem to concerned, although this lack of concern was not based on blood tests or anything scientific. I started taking 800 mg of Vitex in July. On August 7th I had my first period it was a long period maybe like 7 days, when I was on the pill I had like 3-4 day periods. I started to get worried about whether I am ovulating so I bought the Clear blue easy advanced digital tests. My tests showed high fertility but I never received a peak. So I am assuming my estrogen spikes but no lh surge. So this month I bought more tests again high fertility but no lh surge and now I am experiencing mid cycle spotting or a new cycle. I am wondering if I should discontinue the vitex? Why do I keep having the estrogen spike but no lh surge? Is my body still adjusting to being off birth control?

[J_9]

Discontinue the Vitex. You are wasting your money. Start taking prenatal vitamins instead. You can get them over-the-counter.

You need to go back to your doctor and have your LH tested.

Also, understand that it takes most healthy couples up to a year or more, in some cases, of actively trying before conception occurs.