Have you ever wondered why so many women accept common menstrual or menopausal symptoms as an inevitable part of being female? From mild period cramps, mood swings, and bloating to PMS, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, and low libido, these issues can affect the quality of life. Yet, there are those women who seem to breeze through their menstrual cycles and maintain an active and enjoyable sex life through menopause. So, what’s their secret, and how can you achieve the same?
When you experience mild discomfort during your menstrual cycle or face occasional menopausal challenges, it’s easy to attribute it to hormones. But what exactly are hormones, and what role do they play in female health?
Being Hormonal is Part of Being Human
You might have been told that you’re acting “hormonal,” but the truth is, every human being is hormonal, and these hormones play a vital role in keeping you alive. They act as messengers, transmitting signals across various parts of your body. Hormones don’t just impact your reproductive system; they also influence your thyroid, brain, bones, digestive system, and more.
Hormones can be categorized into four communication pathways:
The Ovary-Brain Axis: This pathway regulates the production of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and hormones responsible for ovulation, menstrual bleeding, lactation, and menopause.
The Adrenal-Brain Axis: Responsible for cortisol, adrenaline, and insulin, this pathway manages the body’s stress response, blood sugar levels, circadian rhythm, and inflammatory responses.
The Thyroid-Brain Axis: This pathway regulates thyroid hormones, impacting energy levels, metabolism, cognitive function, and even aspects of your appearance like hair, skin, and nails. The thyroid also plays a role in menstruation and menopause.
The Gut-Brain Axis: This pathway regulates gut microbiota and hormones critical for cognitive function, including dopamine and serotonin. It also houses 70% of the body’s immune system, whose response fluctuates during your menstrual cycle.
These hormonal pathways aren’t isolated; they’re intricately interconnected and respond to both external and internal factors. If you experience occasional menstrual or menopausal discomfort, it might be a sign that your hormones could benefit from extra support.
Quiz: Are Your Hormones Asking for Help?
To gauge your hormonal health, check off each normal symptom you experience below. If you tick four or more, your hormones might require additional support to help you feel your best:
- Heavy periods*
- Period cramps*
- Breast tenderness*
- PMS*
- Mood swings*
- Irregular periods*
- Spotting between periods*
- Hormone-related skin congestion*
- Bloating or fluid retention*
- Fatigue*
- Trouble sleeping*
- Anxiousness*
- Hot flashes*
- Night sweats*
- Vaginal dryness*
- Low libido*
- Menopausal weight gain*
- Brain fog* (*Mild and occasional)
Intuitive Nutrition for Women’s Health
Now, women can take charge of their health through a fresh approach – intuitive nutrition designed to address the common effects of hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle and during menopause. First, let’s explore how hormones affect each phase.
Day 1-7: Menstruation
Stay tuned for more insights into intuitive nutrition and its potential to empower women’s health and well-being.
Day 1 of the menstrual cycle starts the first day of bleeding. A hormone-like substance called prostaglandin triggers the uterus to shed its lining and may contribute to period cramps. Estrogen and progesterone are at an all-cycle low on Day 1, and serotonin also drops, which may cause mood swings and brain fog. The length of your period may vary; 2-7 days is the normal range, and most women report heaviest bleeding on Day 2.
Day 1-13: Follicular Phase
The first day of bleeding is also the first day of your follicular phase, the beginning of a new reproductive cycle. Estrogen and testosterone slowly increase from their cyclical low to a cycle high over the course of about 2 weeks leading up to ovulation. As bleeding slows and estrogen builds, most women report an improvement in mood, more energy and focus. If you experience mild and occasional mood swings, fatigue or brain fog during the latter part of the follicular phase, it could be a sign your estrogen levels aren’t optimal. Trouble sleeping and occasional anxiety can also indicate something is out of balance.
Day 14-18: Ovulation
It can be difficult to know exactly when you ovulate. One sign is vaginal discharge. During ovulation, cervical mucus becomes slippery and stretchy. It may resemble clear egg whites. And some women may experience mild pain in either their left or right side, depending on which ovary releases an egg in each month. Healthy ovulation is essential for optimal progesterone production later in your cycle and can affect the regularity of your menstrual cycles.
Day 14-First Day of Your Next Period: Luteal Phase
The luteal phase varies in length for all women. It is the phase between when you ovulate and when your next period begins, when the uterine lining thickens. As soon as ovulation occurs, estrogen drops dramatically, and your ovaries create progesterone —the dominant hormone during the luteal phase. You may notice an increase in mild breast tenderness, mood swings, skin congestion, oilier skin and hair, fatigue and occasional bloating or water retention during the luteal phase.
Menopause
Menopause is a transformative journey that can be more accurately understood in three distinct stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Each phase presents its own set of unique challenges and experiences. Let’s explore the journey:
1. Perimenopause: The Prelude to Change
Perimenopause, often spanning up to a decade, is where the journey begins. It’s during this phase that many women encounter typical discomforts. These may include hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep patterns, mood swings, changes in vaginal lubrication, discomfort during intercourse, and irregular menstrual cycles. It’s a time of adjustment as your fertility gradually wanes. While estrogen levels generally decline, some months may surprise you with higher-than-average levels. Menstrual cycles may also become shorter as you approach the next phase – menopause, officially marked by the absence of menstruation for 12 consecutive months.
2. Menopause: A New Beginning
Menopause itself marks the end of your reproductive years. Your ovaries cease producing progesterone, and estrogen levels plummet. This hormonal shift not only impacts vaginal lubrication and your sexual life but can also influence your cardiovascular health. It’s a phase of change, both physical and emotional.
3. Post-Menopause: Embracing a New Chapter
In the post-menopausal stage, your body faces new realities. With little to no progesterone and significantly reduced estrogen, it’s vital to understand how this change affects your overall health and well-being. Vaginal lubrication, sexual experiences, and cardiovascular health all come under scrutiny during this phase.
Supporting Your Body Through Every Phase
The key to feeling your best throughout these phases is providing your body with precisely what it needs at each stage of your menstrual cycle and through the different stages of menopause. Tailoring your approach to these unique phases ensures you can navigate the journey with confidence and comfort.
MODERE OVA™: Every Phase. Every Cycle. Every Woman.
Discover the support you need to embrace every phase of your life confidently with MODERE OVA™. This solution is designed to provide targeted support for women at every stage of their journey, helping you feel your best, no matter where you are in the process.
Introducing Modere Ova™ and Modere Ova™-m, the groundbreaking hormone-free and soy isoflavone-free solution designed to empower your body to find balance. These innovative products are supported by clean label bioceuticals and represent a significant advancement in female health. What sets Ova and Ova-m apart is their unique approach to women’s well-being. Rather than disrupting your natural hormone balance, they deliver essential nutrients and potent botanicals that have been extensively studied for their ability to effectively support the female body without hormones*.
Throughout your menstrual cycle and as you approach menopause, various metabolites and micronutrients, such as amino acids, lipids, and vitamins, undergo fluctuations. These changes can impact your body’s energy metabolism, detoxification processes, mood, and more. The Ova line is specifically designed to address these biochemical responses, offering support precisely when you need it. It’s about empowering women to feel their best, not just during their menstrual cycle but through menopause and every day*.
For menstruating women, Ova offers a finely tuned approach that recognizes the uniqueness of your cycle. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution that you take throughout the entire month, Ova provides three distinct proprietary formulas. These formulas are meticulously designed to align with different phases of your cycle: RELEASE, RENEW, and BALANCE, all thoughtfully combined in one smart blister pack*.
Menopausal women can find the support they need with Ova-m, a single, hormone-free formula tailored to address common symptoms like mild hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. In addition to symptom relief, Ova-m provides crucial support for cardiovascular health and optimizes mood and energy levels, helping women embrace this phase of life with confidence*.
How Modere Ova™ and Ova™-m Work to Optimize Female Health
The Ova line represents a revolutionary approach to female health, delivering support that aligns with your unique needs. Whether you’re navigating the changes of your menstrual cycle or facing the challenges of menopause, Ova and Ova-m offer a holistic, hormone-free solution to empower you and help you feel your best, no matter where you are on your journey.
Embrace the future of female health with Modere Ova™ and Ova™-m.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Introducing Ova, a revolutionary solution that empowers you to harness the benefits of targeted supplementation throughout your menstrual cycle. With its innovative approach, Ova offers three distinct and powerful formulas, conveniently packaged in a single blister pack. This design makes it easy to align your supplement intake with your daily menstrual cycle and can be customized to suit your unique cycle length.
RELEASE: Support for Menstruation
This formula is taken during the first four days of your menstrual cycle, starting from the first day of bleeding. Its role is to provide essential support during menstruation:
- Supports the body’s natural detoxification process*
- Promotes liver health*
- Enhances skin clarity*
- Boosts energy levels*
- Increases antioxidant capacity*
- Supports iron metabolism*
Key Ingredients:
- Dong quai, traditionally used to reduce mild discomfort during normal menstruation*
- Peppermint, ginger, and sage, which have shown promise in reducing mild menstrual cramps and occasional bloating*
- Clove and immortelle extract, working synergistically to optimize liver health and detoxification*
- Essential vitamins and minerals, including copper, niacinamide, and magnesium
RENEW: Support for Ovulation
Taken from days 5-16 of your cycle, this formula supports your hormones and helps optimize energy levels and mood:
- Supports hormones*
- Promotes thyroid health*
- Provides a bioavailable source of iron*
- Supports mental clarity*
- Improves feelings of well-being*
- Enhances antioxidant capacity*
Key Ingredients:
- Theacrine, a nature-identical alkaloid studied for its energy-boosting and mood-enhancing effects*
- Inositol, known to support healthy hormone levels within the normal range*
- Highly bioavailable and ion-neutral iron for digestive tract absorption without gastrointestinal upset
- Highly bioavailable iodine for thyroid health*
- Maca, an adaptogen with potential sexual health benefits*
- Broccoli sprout extract
- Antioxidant quercetin
BALANCE: Post-Ovulation Support
This formula provides support from post-ovulation until your next period, typically lasting 8-14 days. Its role is to reduce normal and mild PMS symptoms like mood swings, congested skin, and bloating:
- Supports the endocannabinoid system*
- Relieves mild discomfort associated with PMS: mood swings, abdominal cramps, bloating, breast tenderness*
- Promotes clear-looking skin*
- Boosts energy levels*
- Enhances the absorption of key nutrients in the diet*
- Reduces occasional stress*
- Supports antioxidant capacity*
Key Ingredients:
- PEA, a highly bioavailable fatty acid amide known for its endocannabinoid effects on mood balance, sleep health, and reduction of mild menstrual discomfort, similar to CBD*
- Highly bioavailable apple and ancient peat polyphenols to increase blood ATP levels by up to 64%, supporting cellular health*
- Micro-encapsulated, bioavailable melon concentrate shown to reduce occasional stress, improve mental performance, and enhance overall well-being*
- Chasteberry, known to help relieve mild PMS symptoms*
- Two forms of highly bioavailable zinc to support clear-looking skin*
- Soothing botanicals ginger and saffron*
- Black pepper extract for enhanced ingredient bioavailability
Usage: Take one capsule daily, coinciding with your menstrual cycle, starting on the first day of your period. If your next period begins before you finish the Balance formula in your blister pack, discontinue use and start a new pack. Ova is recommended for menstruating women ages 18+ who are not using hormonal birth control. While Ova’s ingredients are generally considered safe for birth control users, they may not experience as many noticeable benefits because hormonal birth control typically prevents ovulation. Ova does not replace a prenatal vitamin for pregnant women, and if you become pregnant, discontinue use. Consult your doctor before starting any supplement regimen.
MODERE OVA™-m: Special Support for Menopausal Women
Ova-m is designed to provide comprehensive support for menopausal women, addressing common symptoms such as mild hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Additionally, it offers essential cardiovascular support and helps optimize mood and energy levels during this significant life transition.
Modere Ova-m: Menopause Support Made Easy
For women in perimenopause, typically aged 45 and older, the journey towards menopause can be marked by erratic and irregular menstrual cycles. Modere Ova-m offers a simple and effective solution for this transitional phase, allowing you to receive comprehensive support with just one daily dose. It’s a soy isoflavone- and hormone-free formula that works regardless of when or if you get your period in any given month. In the post-menopause phase, Ova-m continues to support the specific needs of women who no longer ovulate, promoting optimal health as you age.*
A Synergistic Approach to Menopause
Unlike many conventional approaches to menopause, Ova-m takes a synergistic approach to help support female wellness without the risks associated with estrogen receptor-binding soy isoflavones. Instead, it features the proprietary Estro-OS™ Complex, a powerful blend of herbs and botanicals that have been shown to be more effective than soy isoflavones at targeting normal, mild menopausal symptoms and vaginal dryness. It provides both immediate and long-term benefits to help you enjoy an active and vibrant life well beyond menopause.*
What Ova-m Does:
- Reduces mild hot flashes*
- Reduces mild night sweats*
- Improves sleep health*
- Supports energy levels*
- Reduces mild vaginal dryness*
- Supports libido*
- Supports mood*
- Supports cognitive health*
- Supports cardiovascular health*
- Protects cells from oxidative stress*
What’s Inside:
- A potent blend of highly studied herbs, including Angelica gigas Nakai, Cynanchum wilfordii, and Phlomis umbrosa, proven to be more effective than soy isoflavones in alleviating normal and mild menopausal symptoms and reducing vaginal dryness*
- Certified organic olive extract, scientifically studied for cardiovascular benefits and antioxidant capacity*
- Sage extract to support healthy menopause and cognitive function*
Usage:
Take two capsules daily during perimenopause and post-menopause.
Empower Your Journey Through Every Phase
Empower your body to find balance through every phase of your menstrual cycle and menopause with hormone-free Modere Ova and Ova-m. Mild or occasional period cramps, breast tenderness, mood swings, low libido, vaginal dryness, and hot flashes don’t have to be a part of being a woman when you choose Modere’s clean label supplements to help you live well.
Note: Each woman’s cycle is different, and results may vary. For menstrual and menopausal symptoms outside the normal range, medical conditions, or when taking medication, consult your health care provider prior to use. Not for use if you are nursing or pregnant.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.