FullscriptVitanica
Fem Rebalance
Label amount: 100 mg
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Vitex
Also called: Chasteberry, Vitex agnus-castus
A berry used for PMS and cycle support. It works gradually through the pituitary gland and usually takes about three cycles to judge.
Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.
Studied for
- PMS, including breast tenderness and mood changes
- Irregular cycles
- Short second half of the cycle (luteal phase)
Found naturally in
- Chaste tree berries, traditionally dried and used as a pepper-like spice
Label red flags
- 'Hormone balance' blends with undisclosed amounts
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy (usually stopped once pregnant unless your provider advises otherwise)
- Taking hormonal birth control, hormone therapy, or fertility medicines
- Taking medicines that affect dopamine, such as some antipsychotics or Parkinson's medicines
- History of hormone-sensitive cancer
Supplements that contain it
2 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary list vitex on the label.
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
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PCO Px
Label amount: 150 mg
Parts of the body it affects
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.