Why We Created Femetry

Ever find yourself wandering down the supplement aisle because you want to do something to improve how you feel, but you’d rather not go to the doctor or take medication? Maybe you’ve already been prescribed something, and it only helped a little or not at all? We’ve all been there.

For years, my Femetry colleagues and I heard directly from our patients that they were turning to supplements and other natural treatments for their bladder symptoms. There were so many patients of ours telling us of their supplement use that we performed a survey to find out just how many people were using them. Turns out that over 40% of people use supplements to control their bladder symptoms! While some of the supplements made sense, others had no medical or scientific logic behind them. But they did offer a solution (whether actually effective or not is a different story,) when there were such limited treatment options that could be prescribed. For example, for many years, there was only one FDA approved medication for interstitial cystitis (IC), and it didn’t actually perform much better than placebo in clinical trials! It also had significant potential side effects!

Our ‘A-HA!’ Moment

This was our “a-ha” moment that there was a gap in bladder health support that needed to be filled. Hence, Femetry was born. Not only to offer our patients a true science backed, urogynecologist-formulated option, but also to create a brand that would help raise awareness and educate other health care providers about the nuances of chronic bladder conditions.

If you’re a multi-tasker like me, then you like to have maximum results with minimal effort. Isn’t that why we love stores like Target where we can get everything from groceries to furniture? Many people with bladder issues, whether diagnosed or not, take multiple supplements to address all the different symptoms. Femetry is the multi-tasker that fills the gap in bladder treatments. Instead of taking multiple different drugs, Femetry’s unique 3-step supplement system cover all the bases:  

Bladder Flora Balance

Bladder Flora Balance is the first step towards a healthy bladder by helping you reset. Too many patients have battled what they were told were urinary tract infections (UTIs) when they presented with bladder pain. Many doctors assume that what’s common is common, so antibiotics would be prescribed… again and again. Regardless of the cause, all of these antibiotics can wreak havoc on your bladder. Bladder Flora Balance contains both pre- and probiotics to help ‘reset’ your bladder’s natural flora. These are also helpful for menopausal women who may suffer an imbalance of their microbiome due to hormonal changes! And for women who actually suffer from chronic UTIs, a clinical dose of d-mannose helps prevent future infections by preventing harmful bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls. (And without the irritating acidity of cranberry!)

Bladder Daily Comfort

Now that your bladder microflora has been rebalanced, you need to maintain your bladder’s health. The all natural ingredients in Bladder Daily Comfort cover all the possible causes of discomfort by supporting the bladder and urinary tract:

• Glucosamine is one of the building blocks for the bladder’s naturally protective GAG (glycosaminoglycan) layer that helps prevent bladder irritants from seeping into the bladder wall. 
• Hyaluronic acid also helps replenish the GAG layer and reduces inflammation. Hyaluronic acid levels are further increased by the presence of glucosamine that  contributes to the production of hyaluronic acid.
• Aloe vera is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties–what else needs to be said?
• Quercetin and Rutin increases secretion of GAGs, and rutin is antimicrobial when combined with quercetin.
• Pine bark is an under-recognized ingredient with incredible natural properties. Studies have shown that it’s antioxidant properties are more powerful than Vitamin E and C, it’s also immunomodulatory, and contains potent proanthocyanidins (PACs) that are more effective than those found in cranberry!
• And a personal favorite, Ashwagandha which can help with the stress and anxiety of having a chronic disease.

Bladder Acid Control

And for a certain number of patients, discomfort can also stem from urine acidity. Certain foods and beverages can cause affect the pH of your urine and for those individuals, we have Bladder Acid Control that neutralizes the urine with sodium bicarbonate and calcium glycerophosphate (CGP). In fact, our formulation contains 50% more CGP than another leading brand! This means more acid reducing power in less pills!

So if you’re still suffering from urinary symptoms, let Femetry fill the gaps in your bladder treatment!