I would still try and get a referral - there is quite often a waiting list for specialists which can be 6 months or more, so you will still have that time to try Vitex - if it works, then wicked! You won't need to use your appointment, but it means you do have the back-up if it doesn't work. Sometimes we just need that extra little bit of help with things - it doesn't mean you've failed by getting that help