When that time of the month rolls around, life can get pretty unpredictable. Will you cry watching a rom-com or lash out at your partner? Maybe you’ll lay in a ball with cramps or have an incessant headache. Some months it can be all of the above, while other months, your period may come and go without a hitch. For those rougher cycles, it can be helpful to take some supplements to help you get by. People take supplements for digestion, vitamin deficiencies and more, so why not try supplements tailored to help with your mood and pain management during your period?
Period-focused supplements are having a bit of a moment. “A lot of aspects of women’s health have historically been very ‘hush, hush.’ Periods, PMS, pregnancy and menopause have all been topics of conversation for a specific time or place,” says cofounder of O POSITIV Brianna Bitton. She set out to create supplements that “solve a problem that affects more women than it spares.” She adds that creating these products helps open the door “for these topics to be at the forefront of the conversation, instead of whispered.” While these supplements are great for minor monthly cramps and subtle mood swings, if you’re experiencing more significant or persistent symptoms talk with your gynecologist.
