Why is it that so many women accept normal menopausal symptoms like mild hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog and low libido as an inevitable part of being female? Yet we all know someone who breezes through menopause seemingly no worse for the wear. Someone who doesn’t know the frustration of sweating through their sheets, or who experiences an active and enjoyable sex life through post-menopause and beyond. We’ll have what she’s having.

When you experience mild and occasional hot flashes, night sweats, low libido or vaginal dryness during menopause, it’s easy to chalk it up to hormones. But what exactly are hormones and what role do they play in female health?

What Do Hormones Have to Do With It?

Ever been told you’re acting “hormonal”? The truth is every human being is hormonal — it helps keep you alive! Your hormones act as messengers, relaying signals across various parts of your body. Not just between your uterus and ovaries, but also to and from your thyroid, brain, bones, digestive system and more.

Hormones can be divided into 4 communication pathways:

The Ovary-Brain Axis regulates production of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone (yes, women have testosterone too). It also regulates luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and prolactin. Collectively, these hormones are responsible for ovulation, menstrual bleeding, lactation and menopause.

The Adrenal-Brain Axis regulates cortisol, adrenaline, and insulin. It is responsible for the body’s stress response, blood sugar and circadian rhythm (your sleep cycle), and it influences the body’s inflammatory response.

The Thyroid-Brain Axis regulates thyroid hormones T3, T4, TSH and others, which impact energy levels, metabolism and cognitive function, and can impact hair, skin and nails. The thyroid also plays a role in menstruation and menopause.

The Gut-Brain Axis regulates gut microbiota and hormones for healthy cognitive function, including dopamine and serotonin. It also houses 70% of the body’s immune system.

The hormonal interactions in the human body don’t work independently of one another. They are intrinsically linked and constantly taking cues from the body’s external and internal environments. If you’re experiencing occasional menopausal discomfort, your hormones may benefit from additional support.

Menopause 101

Menopause is more accurately defined in three stages: perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Perimenopause can last up to ten years! It’s when most women experience normal discomforts like hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, mood swings, a noticeable change in vaginal lubrication, uncomfortable intercourse and irregular menstrual cycles.

Here’s what’s happening with your hormone levels as you journey through menopause:

Chart showing estrogen levels during the three stages of menopause.

As fertility declines, your sex hormones go a bit haywire. Although estrogen levels trend down, you may experience months with higher than average levels of estrogen. Menstrual cycles may even get shorter as you get closer to menopause, defined as your final period followed by 12 months with no menstruation.

In post-menopause, your ovaries no longer make progesterone and estrogen levels are very low. Not only does this affect vaginal lubrication and your sex life, but it can have implications on cardiovascular health.

Quiz: Perimenopause or PMS?

Check off each normal symptom you experience below. If you check 4 or more, you might be experiencing perimenopause and your hormones could benefit from additional support:

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

So, how do you support your body with exactly what it needs through the phases of menopause to help you feel your best?

Rethink Menopause With Modere Ova-m™

Now you can empower your body to find balance with Modere Ova-m™, the latest hormone-free and soy isoflavone-free advancement in female health. Backed by clean label bioceuticals, Ova-m works differently than most menopausal health formulas. Instead of interfering with your natural hormone balance, it delivers potent botanicals highly studied for their ability to effectively support the female body through menopause.*

Women in perimenopause, typically ages 45 and older, usually find that their menstrual cycles become erratic and irregular before stopping altogether. Rather than trying to supplement with multiple formulas, Ova-m makes it easy to get the support you need with one highly effective formula taken once daily. You can take Ova-m regardless of when or if you get your period in any given month.

In the post-menopause phase, Ova-m supports the specific needs of women who no longer ovulate. It helps promote optimal health as you age.*

Unlike many conventional approaches to menopause, Ova-m works synergistically with your body. And it helps support female wellness without the risks associated with estrogen receptor-binding soy isoflavones. Instead, it features proprietary Estro-OS™ Complex, a potent blend of herbs and botanicals shown to be more effective than soy isoflavones at targeting normal, mild menopausal symptoms and vaginal dryness. It delivers both immediate and long-term benefits to help you enjoy an active and vibrant life well past menopause.*

What It 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*
  • Protects cells from oxidative stress*

What’s Inside:

  • A potent blend of highly studied herbs Angelica gigas Nakai, Cynanchum wilfordii and Phlomis umbrosa shown to be more effective than soy isoflavones in improving normal and mild menopausal symptoms and reducing vaginal dryness*
  • Certified organic olive extract for antioxidant capacity*
  • Sage extract to support healthy menopause and cognitive function*

Usage:

Take two capsules daily during perimenopause and post-menopause.

Empower your body to find balance through every phase of menopause with hormone-free Modere Ova-m. Mild or occasional mood swings, low libido, vaginal dryness and hot flashes don’t have to be part of being a woman when you choose Modere — clean label supplements to help you live well.

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.