Women’s Health Menopause and Female Libido Tradeshow 2008 Amanda Jones – US Health and Nutrition Product Manager

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Menopause Menopause begins when the ovaries start making less estrogen and progesterone Usually after the age of 50 Permanent end of fertility and menstruation Natural biological process

Menopause Physical and biological symptoms of menopause that can disrupt your sleep and zap your energy Hormonal changes cause the physical symptoms of menopause The signs and symptoms of menopause can occur long before the first anniversary of your final period Declining levels of progesterone and estrogen

Sex Differences in The Brain’s Serotonin System What are Hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers – they transmit Information between cells and tissues The body: Makes them Uses them Metabolizes or inactivates them when they are no longer needed Any disturbance in this communication at any stage results in symptoms Sex Differences in The Brain’s Serotonin System

Symptoms of PMS/Menopause Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) Headaches Bloating Nervousness Hot Flashes Night Sweats Facial Hair Abdominal Weight Gain Hormone imbalances exhibit themselves with many symptoms Menopause begins naturally when your ovaries start making less estrogen and progesterone, Menopause symptoms and key signs of menopause generally begin during what is known as the peri-menopause or pre-menopause period, and generally reach their peak during the actual onset of menopause itself. Menopause is a transitional period in a woman's life that officially occurs when a woman stops producing eggs and menstruation ceases for a period of time greater than one year. For most women menopause does not officially begin until after the age of 50, however this varies from woman to woman based on a number of factors. The average age at onset for most women is between the ages of 50 to 52. Many women however will begin experiencing the signs and symptoms of menopause several years prior to actual menopause. The signs and symptoms of menopause, however, often appear long before the one-year anniversary of your final period. They include: These changes are often the results of declining levels of progesterone and estrogen in a woman's body. Estrogen and progesterone are hormones that help keep the vagina and uterus healthy and help maintain regular menstrual cycle. Estrogen also helps maintain a woman's bone mass and helps maintain levels of good cholesterol in the body.

How do we minimize symptoms? Keep hormones balanced Make sufficient amounts Good dietary fats make good hormones Use them efficiently Special nutrients facilitate hormone use Metabolize them after use Most Important Step! Make them Use them Detoxify them

Feminene® Ingredients PMS Support Menopause Support Soy Isoflavones (supports normal creation of phytoestrogens- chemical found in plants that may act like estrogen in the body) Calms PMS Reduces hot flashes and night sweats Helps maintain normal cholesterol levels Contributes to bone health Vitamin E (promotes normal use of hormones) Helps with breast tenderness, cramps, irritability Promotes cardiovascular health Protects LDL from oxidation Helps maintain normal levels of testosterone Black Cohosh (promotes normal detoxification of hormones) Liver Support Reduces menstrual pain/mood swings Combats hot flashes Works similarly to estrogen As you will see, each of the proprietary ingredients has a role in balancing hormones, either by helping make them, use them or detoxify them

Feminene® Ingredients PMS Support Menopause Support Wild Yam (supports normal creation of phytoestrogens) Helps with menstrual cramps General menopause Chaste Berry (promotes normal use of hormones) Promotes cycle regulation Breast tenderness Helps stabilize hormone levels Valerian (promotes normal detoxification of hormones) Good for nervousness and mood swings Helps relieve cramps and fatigue Promotes restful sleep

Other Beneficial Ingredients B-Complex Vitamins – (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, B-12, and Folic Acid) Supports oxygen flow to the reproductive organs, supports a healthy nervous system and helps reduce stress Sage – Acts as a natural estrogen promoter, good for hot flashes, helps reduce sweating: night/day Evening Primrose Oil – good hormones come from good dietary fats. EPO = vegetable-derived gamma-linolenic acid: supports normal blood vessel dilation Passiflora – promotes relaxation; promotes restful sleep St. John’s Wort – promotes relaxation

Feminene® Helps maintain optimal female health Helps alleviate mild symptoms of menopause Black Cohosh has been shown to reduce hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms Helps counteract mild adverse effects of PMS Helps stabilize mood Code: 13156 DC: $17.50 SR: $24.95 BV: 13.50

Menopause Myths Women don’t enjoy sex once they have entered menopause Many symptoms of menopause affect a woman’s sex life – however a majority of these can be overcome This simply isn't true! While it is true that many symptoms of menopause may affect a woman's sex life, a majority of these can be overcome.  Vaginal dryness for example, is easily resolved with the use of over the counter lubricants.  Many women enjoy sex after menopause, and some enjoy sex even more than they did before menopause because they no longer have to worry about unexpected pregnancies, and often have come to appreciate their bodies more fully after menopause! It is true that a woman's sex drive tends to fall after menopause, however men's sex drive also declines with age.  The need for physical contact and intimacy however does not decline with age.  If you are struggling with a decreased libido, there are treatments available that can help increase your sex drive.  Be sure to consult with your physician regarding your specific symptoms. This is definitely false. Many women have reported that their sex life improved dramatically after menopause.  In fact, most women are more capable of releasing their fears and insecurities after menopause, and more willing to be free and more intimate with their partner after the change. 13

Menopause Myths Libido drops permanently after menopause Myth #2 The need for physical contact and intimacy does not decline with age This simply isn't true! While it is true that many symptoms of menopause may affect a woman's sex life, a majority of these can be overcome.  Vaginal dryness for example, is easily resolved with the use of over the counter lubricants.  Many women enjoy sex after menopause, and some enjoy sex even more than they did before menopause because they no longer have to worry about unexpected pregnancies, and often have come to appreciate their bodies more fully after menopause! It is true that a woman's sex drive tends to fall after menopause, however men's sex drive also declines with age.  The need for physical contact and intimacy however does not decline with age.  If you are struggling with a decreased libido, there are treatments available that can help increase your sex drive.  Be sure to consult with your physician regarding your specific symptoms. This is definitely false. Many women have reported that their sex life improved dramatically after menopause.  In fact, most women are more capable of releasing their fears and insecurities after menopause, and more willing to be free and more intimate with their partner after the change. 14

Menopause Myths Sex after menopause will never be as good Myth #3 Many women have reported that their sex life has improved dramatically after menopause This simply isn't true! While it is true that many symptoms of menopause may affect a woman's sex life, a majority of these can be overcome.  Vaginal dryness for example, is easily resolved with the use of over the counter lubricants.  Many women enjoy sex after menopause, and some enjoy sex even more than they did before menopause because they no longer have to worry about unexpected pregnancies, and often have come to appreciate their bodies more fully after menopause! It is true that a woman's sex drive tends to fall after menopause, however men's sex drive also declines with age.  The need for physical contact and intimacy however does not decline with age.  If you are struggling with a decreased libido, there are treatments available that can help increase your sex drive.  Be sure to consult with your physician regarding your specific symptoms. This is definitely false. Many women have reported that their sex life improved dramatically after menopause.  In fact, most women are more capable of releasing their fears and insecurities after menopause, and more willing to be free and more intimate with their partner after the change. 15

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(Laumann & Colleagues at the University of Chicago) Most Commonly Seen Sexual Problems in Women (Age 18 - 59) 33% have low sex drive 24% have difficulty with orgasms 14% experience pain during intercourse 37% think about sex only a few times a month 33% think about sex two to three times per week (Laumann & Colleagues at the University of Chicago) Sum up all of the benefits of Feminene

Female Facts Female Sexual Dysfunction affects an estimated 30 to 45 million women in the US Female libido is very complex and intricate It is based upon: Hormones Social Expectations Physiological Responses

Female Facts Libido refers to the base line interest in sex or sexual appetite Sexual arousal is a physiological response to sexual stimuli

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Sensoril® Ashwagandha works as an adaptogen by helping to inhibits occasional fatigue, boost energy, and counteract the negative effects of stress. Independent of its adaptogen activities, ashwagandha has also been shown to promote normal nitric oxide synthase, which promotes the normal dilation of the blood vessels in the sensitive areas, helping to produce a normal orgasm. Registered trademark ingredient – talk about that the importance of sensorial and helps to combat stress tired and stressed out blood flow to sensititve areas

Velvet Bean Extract The active constituent L-dopa is often given the credit for velvet bean’s sex supporting properties L-dopa is converted to dopamine within the brain In regards to sex, dopamine release and neuron stimulation are believed to be triggered by the anticipation of a reward (sexual activity) which in turn intensifies sexual desire and response Puts you in the happy mood – kid/popsicle reference – happieness- looking for that reward that she’s never experienced

Damiana Damiana has been hailed as sexual stimulator since ancient times, particularly by the native peoples of Mexico Damiana has been shown to bind to progesterone receptors, which may promote healthy estrogen levels in women The result is the support of normal sexual drive and pleasure Man and woman’s sex drive balance both out part of the 33% - thinking about it 2-3 times a day

Pueraria mirifica Contains several phytoestrogens that exert strong estrogenic activity on vaginal tissue. Pueraria mirifica has been shown to promote normal estrogenicity on vaginal tissue and promote normal vaginal lubrication and comfort during sex Pueraria mirifica extract may help promote normal lubrication and promote strength of the vaginal muscles to support a strong contraction

L-Histidine L-Histidine is converted to histamine within the body Histamine, a neurotransmitter, promotes normal vasodilation and smooth muscle contraction in the body, especially the genitalia muscles Its promotes normal nitric oxide synthesis which is important for normal blood flow to parts of the body and normal sex hormone activity Sexual climax (orgasm) is triggered when histamine is released from mast cells in the genitals and can produce sensations of intense warmth throughout the body Warm, intense, feeling

Prime™ Time Female Libido Benefits: Enhances female libido (sexual interest and desire) Promotes normal sexual arousal and intensity Supports physical response to sexual stimuli Promotes sexual pleasure and performance Helps promote natural lubrication

Prime™ Time Female Libido Benefits: May help to manage the effects of stress that reduce sexual drive Supports normal blood flow to genitals Helps maintain vaginal health May help support energy and endurance during physical exertion Supports normal sexual climax

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