Sudden irritability, abdominal cramps, sore breasts, emotional rollercoasters... Every month, over the course of a few days, your body changes gears. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects up to 3 in 4 women - and yet it is still often described as “normal, therefore bearable.” It is normal, but it is not inevitable.
What happens in your body before your period?
The menstrual cycle is a complex hormonal ballet. During the second half of the cycle (the luteal phase), after ovulation, estrogen levels drop while progesterone rises, then falls sharply just before your period. This hormonal drop is responsible for most PMS symptoms:
- Physical: cramps, lower abdominal tension, sore breasts, bloating, headaches, fatigue;
- Emotional: irritability, mood swings, anxiety, unexplained crying, difficulty concentrating.
These symptoms can vary from one cycle to another and from one woman to another. They can also be intensified by stress - which further disrupts hormonal balance - or by nutritional deficiencies (particularly magnesium, vitamin B6 and zinc).
Some women experience a more severe form, called PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), which may require specific medical support. For most women, however, natural adjustments can make a real difference.
Natural solutions for living better with your cycle
Diet plays a key role. During the premenstrual phase, prioritize foods rich in magnesium (nuts and seeds, dark chocolate, legumes), vitamin B6 (bananas, chickpeas, walnuts) and omega-3 (oily fish, flax seeds), which have anti-inflammatory properties. Limit salt (water retention), coffee (which amplifies irritability) and refined sugars.
Gentle physical activity - yoga, walking, swimming - releases endorphins that act as natural painkillers. Heat (a hot-water bottle) remains a tried-and-tested way to relieve cramps.
As for plants, shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, is now recognized for its phytoestrogenic properties, which help rebalance hormonal activity. Lady's mantle, meanwhile, is used in herbal medicine to support the female cycle.
Choosing the right supplements for menstrual comfort
An effective supplement for PMS should act on two levels: physical pain and emotional balance. Be sure to choose:
- Plants with a gentle hormonal action (phytoestrogens, adaptogens);
- Magnesium in a well-absorbed form;
- Vitamin B6 to support hormonal balance;
- A hormone-free formula, without endocrine disruptors, ideally with a high proportion of natural ingredients.
The Epycure Menstrual Comfort Course
We designed the Menstrual Comfort Course specifically to support women throughout their cycle. The formula is based on a synergy of targeted plants, vitamins and minerals:
The star ingredient is shatavari (135 mg), an adaptogenic plant that helps the body better adapt to hormonal, emotional and physical stress. Its steroidal saponins - including shatavarin IV - have phytoestrogenic activity, helping to rebalance hormonal activity. Its natural anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties help relieve cramps and pelvic pain.
The formula also combines:
- Lady's mantle (100 mg) - which helps regulate the menstrual cycle and helps reduce the pain usually experienced during the cycle;
- Magnesium (56.25 mg) - which contributes to normal psychological function and helps reduce fatigue;
- Vitamin B6 (1.4 mg) - which helps regulate hormonal activity and supports the normal functioning of the nervous system;
- Zinc - to support the management of emotional tension.
The formula is made with 99.6% ingredients of natural origin, with no hormones or endocrine disruptors, and is manufactured in France in certified laboratories.
Results from the Lab’Epycure (31 women, 3 cycles): 74% experienced a reduction in their discomfort, particularly abdominal cramps, and 72% felt more in control of their emotions.
Simple instructions: 1 capsule per day, taken 1 week before the start of your period and continued for 1 week afterward - to act both on PMS and discomfort during your period. Compatible with the contraceptive pill.
In summary
Living better with your cycle is possible. Not by ignoring the symptoms, but by understanding their hormonal origins and taking action with the right active ingredients. Because your cycle is part of you - and it deserves just as much attention as the rest of you.
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