Does FEMOIRE NOVIA have side effects? Hormone tests, who must not take it, and who should ask a doctor (2026 update)

Short answer: FEMOIRE NOVIA is a KKM-registered traditional product (MAL19126072T) and JAKIM Halal. The USM toxicology lab screened it for 6 hormones (synthetic ones included) and 231 drug compounds and found none, and the lab report shows no heavy metals and no pathogenic microbes. The most common change is that your period may come sooner, later or heavier in the first few weeks. It is not suitable if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive, under 18, or have or have had a hormone-sensitive condition. On the pill, HRT, blood thinners, thyroid medicine or psychiatric medicine? Ask your doctor first.

What safety tests has it passed?

Tests apply to the batch tested (124WNVA46, report PRN2025/134).

What changes might you notice?

• Period changes in the first weeks: some women find their period comes sooner, later or heavier. Your advisor asks about this at week 2.
• During your period: keep taking it, no need to pause. If your flow gets clearly heavier or longer, or you bleed between periods, stop and see a doctor.
• If it has been 12 months or more since your last period: bleeding of any kind is not normal. Stop taking it and see a doctor.
• Allergies: if you are allergic to any ingredient in the formula, don't take it.

If you notice unusual bleeding or feel unwell, stop taking it and see a doctor.

Who must not take it, and who should ask a doctor first?

• Pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive: do not take it (NOVIA contains saffron and fenugreek).
• Under 18: not suitable.
• A current or past hormone-sensitive condition: cancer of the breast, uterus or ovaries, endometriosis or fibroids. Not suitable.
• Taking hormonal medication: the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Ask your doctor first.
• Taking blood thinners, thyroid medicine or psychiatric medicine: ask your doctor first.
• Having medical treatment or living with a long-term condition: ask your doctor first.

How are phytoestrogens different from synthetic hormones?

NOVIA's phytoestrogens come from Pueraria mirifica, a plant extract. The USM toxicology lab screened NOVIA for 6 hormones, including synthetic norethisterone, ethinyl estradiol and progesterone, and found none. What's in the capsule is seven plant extracts, not hidden hormones or drugs.

Frequently asked questions

Is NOVIA safe? Does it have side effects?

NOVIA is a KKM-registered traditional product (MAL19126072T) and JAKIM Halal. Lab reports show no synthetic hormones, none of 231 screened drug compounds, no heavy metals and no pathogenic microbes. In the first few weeks, some women find their period comes sooner, later or heavier.

Does it contain hormones?

No synthetic hormones were detected. The USM toxicology lab screened 6 hormones, including norethisterone, ethinyl estradiol and progesterone, and found none. NOVIA's phytoestrogens come from Pueraria mirifica.

Can I take it while on the pill?

If you take the contraceptive pill, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), blood thinners, thyroid medicine or psychiatric medicine, ask your doctor first.

Why can't pregnant women or those trying to conceive take it?

NOVIA contains saffron and fenugreek, so women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive should not take it.

Can I take it long term?

Many women continue the routine after 3 months. If you are having medical treatment or live with a long-term condition, ask your doctor before taking it long term. Your advisor can also help you decide whether to continue.

Buy or learn more

For the full formula and test details, go to the NOVIA product page. For how to take it and why there's no need to pause for your period, read how to take NOVIA.