From the first menstruation cycle, a young woman’s life starts to be dictated by regular changes in her hormones.  These hormonal fluctuations can make some women feel like they transform from a ‘Ms Hyde to Doctor Jekyll’ which can occur throughout her life. 

Premenstrual fluctuations can affect a woman in the days that lead up to their period, usually around 5 to 11 days before the cycle starts. It’s estimated that as many as three out of every four menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual irregularity.  Often close family and friends can sense when it is ‘that time of the month’. It can be expressed as a range of issues including irritability, mood changes, skin breakouts, head tension, fluid imbalance, breast tenderness, or changes in sleep patterns, food cravings and change of appetite.

The most incredible time in a woman’s life is when she decides to start a family.   This is when it is vital to be as healthy as possible, ensuring she gets all the nutrients she needs for both herself and her developing baby. This can include folic acid, vitamin D, iodine, iron and much more, which can become confusing and complex and need support both from the diet and supplements.   

From about the mid-forties, hormones can start a new form of disruption as oestrogen and progesterone can lead to change in menstrual cycle length and flow.  Perimenopause can affect up to 80 percent of women and include sudden body temperature changes, sleep disturbance, mood changes, fatigue, metabolism changes, thinning hair, and skin becoming dull, drier and thinner. But this ‘change-of- life’ can last up to 10 years or more, with 51 years of age the time of menopause!     

It is clear that nutrient deficiencies can affect women's health, general wellbeing and hormonal balance.  It is not surprising that many women want natural options when hormones fluctuate. For supportive formulas for all stages of a women's life, turn to Solgar dietary supplements, with a range of natural, gold-standard nutritional formulas to support your wellbeing.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist please see your healthcare professional.

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