For many women, the days before their period aren’t just about cramps. They come with mood swings, water retention, bloating, fatigue, and a general feeling of “off.” It’s not your imagination — it’s your hormones, your gut, and your immune system all talking at once.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects more than 75% of women, and while hormone fluctuations are part of the picture, recent studies show that your gut microbiome may play a much bigger role than we once thought.

Here’s why: your gut is deeply involved in regulating estrogen metabolism. An imbalanced microbiome can lead to something called “estrobolome dysfunction,” which may cause excess estrogen to recirculate in the body — potentially worsening PMS symptoms like irritability, cramps, and breast tenderness.

At the same time, poor gut health often means increased inflammation and lower serotonin levels — both of which can impact your mood and energy in the days leading up to your cycle.

That’s where targeted probiotics come in.

UQB’s Girl Power Probiotic was designed with women’s cycles in mind. It combines probiotic strains like Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium longum — shown to support hormone balance and immune regulation — with cranberry extract and prebiotics to nurture the vaginal and urinary microbiome.

Many women report:
– Less bloating before and during their period
– Reduced mood swings and fatigue
– Fewer cravings and better digestion
– A general sense of feeling more “in tune” with their body

You don’t need to “power through” every cycle or rely solely on painkillers and chocolate. Support your microbiome, and you may find your entire month — not just your period — feels smoother.

Girl Power is daily support for the days when your body feels most unpredictable. Because balance starts from within — even when hormones are doing their thing.