From puberty to menopause, the female cycle is punctuated daily by fluctuations in hormones that impact our emotions, our behavior and our body.
During and before menstruation, 80% of women experience physical and emotional signs of varying intensity. On the other hand, during menopause, the reproductive system slows down and cycles become irregular. This period is often accompanied by troublesome symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness or irritability.
At D-LAB, we are aware of these changes and we want every woman to be able to live her cycle with peace of mind. This is why we have developed the Hormonal Balance ComplexA 100% vegan formula that acts on the physical and psychological well-being of the woman, whatever her period of life.
Thanks to innovative active ingredients, this unique complex helps regulate female cycles and targets symptoms related to premenstrual syndrome and menopause.
In this article, find all our advice to live well your menstrual cycle, from puberty to menopause.
The menstrual cycle
A woman's life is punctuated by her menstrual cycle, but few of us know all the subtleties of it.
However, understanding the latter would allow us to better manage all the problems related to the female cycle, such as premenstrual and menstrual symptoms, fertility, menopause, variations in the condition of our skin and hair, etc.
The menstrual cycle is a biological mechanism during which the secretion of different hormones in the body takes place in order to prepare the uterus each month for a possible pregnancy. It begins at puberty and ends with the menopause.
It evolves continuously for 4 weeks, with an average duration of 28 days, and is composed of several phases depending on estrogen and progesterone fluctuations. These hormonal variations have an impact on mood, morphology but also on the appearance of the skin and hair and are often linked to certain disorders such as hormonal acne or menstrual cramps.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a term used to describe the symptoms experienced by women during the second half of their menstrual cycle. It is estimated that up to 75% of women experience one or more of these symptoms each month. For most women, the symptoms cause only mild to moderate discomfort, but in some cases, the syndrome can be very uncomfortable.
These may include the following symptoms:
- sore breasts
- abdominal cramps
- oily skin and acne
- anxiety and depression
- headaches
- fatigue
- irritability and aggressiveness
- bloating
- cravings
PMS is your body's response to changes in hormone levels associated with your menstrual cycle.
Menopause
Menopause is the period in a woman's life when her periods stop permanently. It generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 and usually around the age of 50.
It is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the ovaries stop their hormonal secretion (estrogen and progesterone) and the formation of an ovum each month. Menopause is said to be truly "installed" when menstruation has been absent for one year.
Menopause is a process. For most women, menstruation does not stop immediately, but gradually decreases over several years.
Two or three years before menopause, a woman enters perimenopause: the ovaries secrete fewer and fewer hormones and release eggs irregularly. During this period, menstruation is irregular and the fertility rate drops.
The symptoms of menopause are due to the hormonal deficiency in estrogen and progesterone associated with the cessation of ovarian function.
These disorders are:
- hot flashes
- vaginal dryness
- skin aging
- night sweats and insomnia
- urinary disorders
- headaches, fatigue and irritability
- joint pain
- decreased libido
Some problems, such as hot flashes or fatigue, may be transitory, but sometimes persist during menopause. Others are long-lasting, such as vaginal dryness and urinary problems.
How to live your cycle well?
There are several ways to relieve your PMS symptoms.
1 - Adopt a healthy lifestyle
Your diet impacts the intensity of PMS. Drinking plenty of water and eating a balanced diet are among the simplest things that have been shown to be effective. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, and reduce your intake of salt, sugar and processed foods. Be careful what you drink and avoid irritating acidifying drinks such as alcohol, coffee, soft drinks and other stimulants.
Regular exercise can also help, mainly because exercise lowers stress and tension and affects your mood.
2 - Use essential oils
In premenstrual period, one can use essential oils in massage of the chest, to relieve mammary tensions, and of the lower abdomen, to reduce the painful feelings of pelvic congestion, bloating, elongations. They act locally, but also, for some of them, more deeply on a neuro-endocrine axis, like rosemary essential oil.
To relieve the common discomforts of menopause, such as restless nights, insomnia or mood swings, you can use essential oils with soothing properties like chamomile, basil, lemon balm or clary sage. Either by pouring a few drops in a spoon of honey, or in a diffuser in your room for example.
3 - Choose the food supplements
Rich in vitamins, omega 3, minerals and phytotherapy, food supplements are ideal to relieve the inconveniences of the menstrual cycle.
With the Positive Femininity Duo, we bring an innovative and natural solution to target the symptoms related to premenstrual syndrome and menopause. Thanks to innovative active ingredients, this formula acts on the physical and psychological well-being of the woman, whatever her period of life.
The Stress Relief Complex combines targeted mushrooms and powerful adaptogenic plants to help the body adapt to various stresses. It soothes nervous tension, promotes relaxation and fights against sleep disorders.
- eschscholtzia extract organic promotes relaxation, helps reduce stress-related symptoms and facilitates sleep and restful sleep.
- Our lion's mane extractThis product, 4 times more concentrated in active ingredients than the whole mushroom, is recognized for its benefits on stress, fatigue and nervous tension.
- ,extract of schisandra chinensis helps fight sleep disorders and promotes deep sleep.
The Hormonal Balance Complex has been specifically formulated for the well-being of women during their menstrual cycle. Composed of vitamins, minerals and phytotherapy, its formula regulates hormonal changes and reduces inflammation. It thus relieves the inconveniences related to the premenstrual syndrome, such as the pains, the cramps, tiredness, irritability or the headaches. This food supplement can also relieve pain related to endometriosis.
The Female Cycle Complex also helps combat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, or vaginal dryness. This formula works in depth by regulating sebum to reduce hormonal acne and greasy hair that can occur during the post-ovulatory and pre-menstrual weeks.
- centifolia rose helps maintain a comfortable menstrual cycle, alleviates premenstrual syndrome and supports ovulation and fertility
- The marine magnesium prevents the increase of the stress hormone cortisol to reduce the anxiety and irritability associated with PMS.
- The myo-inositol acts on serotonin, the happiness hormone, to promote good mood. It also improves insulin resistance to regulate weight gain during menstruation.
- yarrow extract has a sedative action on the uterus and ovaries to soothe periodic abdominal cramps.
