As a woman, there are a few extra hurdles in finding comfort in your daily life. One of these hurdles is premenstrual discomfort, the discomfort you feel as the time approaches for you to have your period. Premenstrual Syndrome (commonly referred to as PMS) is a combination of physical and emotional symptoms many women experience after ovulation through to before their period. Experts theorize that this is due to the falling estrogen and testosterone levels in the body dramatically falling during this point in a woman's cycle if she is not pregnant.

What are the Symptoms of Premenstrual Discomfort?

The premenstrual experience differs from woman to woman. Some women may develop more physical symptoms, such as bloating or gassiness, while others may develop more emotional symptoms, such as sadness. Often, it is a combination of both.¹

Physical Symptoms of PMS

1. Swollen or tender breasts
2. Constipation or diarrhea
3. Bloating or a gassy feeling
4. Cramping
5. Headache or backache

Emotional Symptoms of PMS

1. Irritability or hostile behavior
2. Lethargy
3. Appetite changes or food cravings
4. Trouble with concentration or memory
5. Stress or anxiety
6. Depression, feelings of sadness, or crying spells
7. Mood swings

What is Estrogen?

Estrogen is a sex hormone, found in both men and women, that is also necessary for maintaining a woman's sexual and reproductive health. The levels of estrogen in the body, particularly in women, fluctuate, and especially throughout her menstrual cycle. In older women, estrogen levels decrease significantly. The development of secondary sexual characteristics in women (breasts, widened hips, etc) are due to fluctuations in estrogen levels. Further, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause are all possible due to this hormone.

Your ovaries make most of a woman's estrogen during her reproductive years. Once it is released, estrogen travels through the body via the bloodstream to whichever part of the body needs to be put to action. There estrogen binds to a protein called an estrogen receptor and the body gets the intended process going. There are estrogen receptors all over the body!^{2 3}

What are Normal Estrogen Levels?

Estrogen levels rise and fall throughout a woman's life and throughout her monthly menstrual cycle, for example, rising in puberty and declining as she approaches menopause. Estrogen levels also rise during ovulation to prepare a woman's body for pregnancy, and dips during her period when there is no resulting pregnancy. Regularly high or low levels may signal an underlying condition requiring your provider's attention.²

How Can I Maintain Healthy Estrogen Levels?

There are a few healthy habits that can encourage healthy and balanced estrogen levels.²

• Get enough sleep - Getting enough, uninterrupted sleep each night helps your body to maintain the healthy hormone levels it needs to function properly.
• Manage your stress levels - High stress can cause your body to overproduce certain hormones, like cortisol and adrenaline, which can cause an unhealthy hormone imbalance and impact your estrogen levels.
• Exercise - A healthy amount of exercise can regulate how much fat you carry, and fat is one of the production centers for estrogen alongside the ovaries. Too much fat can encourage an imbalance of estrogen production.
• Limit alcohol intake - Alcohol has been proven to be able to raise estrogen levels, and over time, excess production of estrogen has been linked to an increased cancer risk.
• Practice good eating habits - Monitoring your food intake also serves to help regulate your hormone balance. Limiting foods with sugar and prioritizing those with fiber and healthy fats can encourage balanced hormone levels.

Who is NuFemina For?

NuFemina is a professional quality, synergistic blend of ingredients designed to support premenstrual health and wellbeing.* This formula helps support estrogen metabolism in women.* NuFemina is for women struggling with symptoms of premenstrual discomfort and/or estrogen hormone imbalances.

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Premenstrual discomfort is a problem facing many women and one which presents a wide variety of unpleasant symptoms. From bloating and aching to emotional distress, premenstrual discomfort gets in the way of many women's lives. While these symptoms are perfectly natural, taking steps to minimize the discomfort and further encourage healthy hormone levels, especially with estrogen, can help to support relief from these discomforts and keep you functioning at your best ability throughout the day. NuFemina is a professional quality, synergistic blend of ingredients designed to support premenstrual health and wellbeing.* This formula helps support estrogen metabolism in women.*