Menstrual Support
Menstrual issues can arise from an imbalance of hormones, which can be due to genetics, age, diet, lifestyle, environment, emotional state, and many other factors. For that reason, this protocol is divided into three parts: foundational functional systems (parts I and II), which are key for all women, and menopausal symptomatic support (part III), which is used on a patient-by-patient basis. All of these are combined with physical, mental, emotional, and other whole-health support.
Part I – Foundational endocrine support
FemmenessencePRO HARMONY (Symphony Natural Health)
Dosing:
1 capsule, twice daily away from meals; The first dose should be taken in the morning before breakfast and the second dose early in the afternoon or just before the afternoon energy dip. FemmenessencePRO HARMONY shouldn’t be taken later in the day, as it may disrupt sleep.
- Light dose: For women who are more sensitive, consider one capsule in the morning.
- Higher dosing: If a patient doesn’t get the desired response in the first 2–4 cycles or needs additional support, increase to 2 capsules, twice daily for 1–2 cycles.
- Maintenance dose: After 4–8 months of use, if the body has been rebalanced, reduce the dose by half.
FemmenessencePRO HARMONY contains MacaHarmony, a concentrated, highly bioavailable, proprietary formulation of Lepidium peruvianum (maca) phenotypes specifically formulated for women to support the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid-adrenal-ovarian (HPTAO) axis, as well as menstrual and reproductive health.*
Part II – Foundational nutrition and hydration support
Personalized nutrition support
In addition to the the foundational nutrition products listed here, an individual may require other nutrients based on personal characteristics, such as gene variants, dietary patterns, physical activity, environment, and toxin load.
Nutrition support
Wellness Essentials® (Metagenics)
Dosing: Take 1 packet daily.
Wellness Essentials® is formulated to support nutritional needs, helping individuals stay active and vital and maintain overall health.* Each packet contains one PhytoMulti® tablet (green), two OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA 500 softgels (golden yellow), and one D3 1000™ vitamin tablet (white).
Hydration support
Original Himalayan Crystal Salt: Stones (Symphony Natural Health)
Dosing: Add 1 tsp of Himalayan crystal salt to 8–12 oz of purified water. Drink each morning on an empty stomach and wait 30 minutes before eating.
The solution contains 84 ionic trace minerals inside the salt crystal matrix structure in a form that can be easily absorbed and metabolized by the body. It supports hydration, electrolytes, cellular communication, pH balance, and overall cellular health and mineral status. It’s free of chemicals, pollution, and microplastics.
Part III – Additional functional and individual symptomatic support
Mood support
L-theanine (Integrative Therapeutics)
Dosing: 2 capsules 1–2 times daily
L-theanine is an amino acid that helps promote a restful, relaxed state without diminishing daytime alertness.*
Lavela WS 1265 (Integrative Therapeutics)
Dosing: 1 softgel 1–2 times daily with a full glass of water
Lavela WS 1265 is an exclusive lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil, known as Silexan™. Lavela WS 1265 may help promote relaxation and calm nervousness.*
Muscle relaxation support
Triple Magnesium Complex (Vital Nutrients)
Dosing: 2 capsules daily
Triple Magnesium Complex combines three unique forms of magnesium: oxide, malate, and glycinate. Magnesium supports healthy teeth and bone density and helps maintain normal mood and emotional well-being before and during menstruation.*
RelaxMax® (Xymogen)
Dosing: Dissolve 1 scoop of RelaxMax® into 6 fl oz of cool, pure water. Drink 1–2 times daily.
RelaxMax® is a powdered drink mix that contains a blend of ingredients that supports the body’s natural synthesis of catecholamines, the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, hormonal balance, and glucose metabolism.*
Heavy menstrual flow support
Slow Flow (Vitanica)
Dosing: 3 capsules every 3–4 hours during heavy menstrual loss. Up to 6 capsules may be taken per day for longer-term management.
This formula, featuring astringent herbs and uterine tonics, supports menstrual health by promoting balanced flow and overall uterine well-being.
Menstrual cramp support
Cramp Relax (Vitanica)
Dosing: For temporary support, take 1–3 capsules every three hours, and up to four times daily during menstruation. A maintenance dose of 3 capsules, once daily, may be taken 1–2 days before menstruation.
Cramp Relax features a combination of supportive herbs to help relieve common menstrual cramps during menses.*
Progesterone support
Chaste Tree Berry (Vitanica)
Dosing: 1 capsule daily
Each capsule is standardized to provide 0.6% agnuside. Chaste tree berry extract is a source of phytoestrogens and a popular herb among women who need extra support during premenstrual and menstrual cycles.
Breast health
Breast Cycle Blend (Vitanica)
Dosing: 2 capsules, two times per day
Breast Cycle Blend is designed to support the normal physiological responses of the breast to cyclic hormonal changes.*
Detoxification support
pH QuintessencePRO (Symphony Natural Health)
Dosing: 1 capsule in the morning and 2 capsules in the evening
pH QuintessencePRO is a 40:1 concentrated alfalfa (Medicago sativa) preparation, a green superfood, rich in vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, fatty acids, antioxidants, carotenoids, and chlorophyll. It’s designed to support detoxification and the gut microbiome in addition to maintaining the body’s natural alkalinity and pH levels.*
Vaginal health
V-Probiotics™ (Vitanica)
Dosing: Insert 1 capsule suppository into the vagina daily for up to one month. Use with panty liner.
V-Probiotics™ is a vaginal probiotic blend of 2 billion CFU per capsule containing Lactobacillus crispatus (LCr-86), Lactobacillus gasseri (LG-08), Lactobacillus jensenii (LJe-52), Lactobacillus reuteri (LR-08), and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LRa-05).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Disclaimer
The Fullscript Integrative Medical Advisory team has developed or collected these protocols from practitioners and supplier partners to help health care practitioners make decisions when building treatment plans. By adding this protocol to your Fullscript template library, you understand and accept that the recommendations in the protocol are for initial guidance and may not be appropriate for every patient.