Up to 70-80% of women experience symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (at least once in their lives). These include: abdominal, breast or headache pain, cramps, bloating , acne, anxiety, or a feeling of lack of energy. Each of the herbs and extracts below offers specific benefits that may help relieve unpleasant symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle.

Menstruation is a regular private report for us women that everything is working as it should, or on the contrary, it can point out certain shortcomings or health problems. This is one of the many reasons why a woman should be interested in the state of her menstruation, regardless of whether she is currently planning a pregnancy or not. Let's introduce 7 warning signs that you should definitely not ignore during menstruation!

You've probably heard that hormones play a role in the storage of body fat. But what specific hormones are involved, and how can you influence your weight and body fat without compromising your hormonal health? Hormones are your body's chemical messengers that help regulate everything from metabolism and appetite to fertility and your mood. When hormones are out of balance, they can wreak havoc on your entire system—including weight gain. Hormones and types of imbalances affecting body fat storage: Thyroid gland Insulin Estrogen Testosterone Cortisol Thyroid gland Let's start with the endocrine organ that most influences body fat storage and weight changes: the thyroid. This is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones that regulate body temperature,...

The body must receive information that it has enough and therefore has energy for reproduction. I'm not talking about overeating, but about sufficient energy intake . In men, it is not so significant, but for a woman, ovulation itself "costs" a few kilocalories. And if the body is in a deficit, it will certainly not support this process.

When the body is frequently exposed to sugar or simple forms of carbohydrates, it leads to the constant release of insulin, which does not bode well for other hormones. Among other things, insulin acts on the ovaries, increasing testosterone production , which is a typical feature of women with PCOS. In turn, this leads to lower levels of the protein SHBG, which binds excess estrogen and testosterone in the blood. This can lead to estrogen dominance or excess testosterone in women. ( 5 )

You may have heard the claim that hormones are behind everything. That they are responsible for weight gain, mood swings, and cravings. At Femvia, we often talk about hormones because we know how important a role they play in the lives of (not only) women. That's why we're bringing you a mini series of articles on hormonal health, in which you'll find out how hormones affect the body, why they may be behind some of your problems, and what to do to finally have your hormones on your side, not against you! What are hormones? Hormones are chemicals produced by endocrine glands. These glands include the thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries in women, and testicles in men. They are classified...