How to relieve heavy bleeding from high doses of Vitex?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 30-year-old female with normal menstrual cycles. I began taking Vitex a month back and stopped after 20 days. I took way too much. The bottle said to take two pills a day, but the pills are 400 mg a piece. I now realize that this is way too much. I am concerned because I got my period two days late, and it is very heavy. I know this is a normal response to how much Vitex I took. I am just worried that my body will not be able to go back to normal on its own. I am worried that I will need to go on birth control pills to correct this issue. I am looking for guidance on what I should do. Should I wait to see how long my period is? Should I go get birth control pills? Is there anything natural I can do to fix this?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Alka

Education:

BAMS

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Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I just read your query.

See, two to four days late or early periods are considered normal if you get menstruation every month and do not skip any cycle. As far as heavy bleeding is concerned, it can be due to the herb. But wait for another cycle. I will not recommend you take birth control pills right now. The herb contents will wash away from the body very soon as you have stopped taking it. So, take your normal diet and drink plenty of water daily. Wait for your next menstrual cycle and watch for the bleeding and other things. Hopefully, it will be corrected automatically.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Alka
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 18, 2018
Reviewed At September 17, 2024

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

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Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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