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Part of our FemiPro overview. Last checked October 28, 2026.
FemiPro ingredients for bladder control are four herbs and five probiotic strains packed into two proprietary blends, and none of them has a published study for bladder leaks. The label lists a 350 mg "UTI Herbal Blend" and a 50 mg "Probiotic Blend", one capsule a day, with no amount for any single item.[1] The herbs were studied, where studied at all, for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
FemiPro ingredients at a glance
The label discloses names but no individual amounts. The evidence grade below covers the best human data we found for each item, for any condition, since nothing on the list was tested for leaks.
| Ingredient | Role claimed | Amount disclosed? | Evidence grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimosa pudica seed extract | Part of "UTI Herbal Blend" | No (in 350 mg blend) | Weak: no controlled human trial |
| Cranberry extract, 30% PACs | Part of "UTI Herbal Blend" | No | Moderate for fewer UTIs; none for leaks |
| Bearberry (uva ursi) leaf | Part of "UTI Herbal Blend" | No; arbutin not stated | Avoid for daily use; trials mostly negative for UTI |
| Berberine HCl extract 8% | Part of "UTI Herbal Blend" | No | Moderate for liver markers; none for the bladder |
| L. crispatus LCr86 | Probiotic blend | No; no CFU | Weak for an oral strain with no CFU |
| L. acidophilus LA85, L. plantarum Lp05, L. gasseri LG08, L. casei LC89 | Probiotic blend | No; no CFU | Weak for unmatched strains with no CFU |
Other ingredients: gelatin capsule (not vegetarian), brown rice flour, magnesium stearate, olive oil and silicon dioxide.[1]
What is in each ingredient, and what does research say?
Each herb below has a gap between what was studied and what FemiPro sells it for. Because the label hides every amount, no ingredient can be matched to a studied dose.
Mimosa pudica seed
Mimosa pudica is the "sensitive plant." We found no controlled human trial for any use. The only clinical record is a 1986 review with an uncontrolled pilot in heavy periods, and its abstract gives no numbers.[3] No human dose has been established. Grade: weak.
Cranberry extract (30% PACs)
Cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) are proposed to stop bacteria sticking to surfaces: our sources discuss it for teeth and gums[4] and for E. coli attaching to bladder cells.[19] A 2023 Cochrane review of 50 trials (8,857 people) found moderate certainty evidence that cranberry products lower the risk of symptomatic UTIs (risk ratio 0.70), and probably in women with recurrent UTIs (0.74), with little or no benefit in pregnancy or in people whose bladder does not empty fully.[19] No trial in it measured leaks. Products and doses varied, so there is no single studied PAC dose to match. The label math caps it: even if cranberry filled the whole 350 mg blend, PACs would be 105 mg; at an even split, about 26 mg. Cranberry may interact with warfarin.[5] Grade: moderate for fewer UTIs; none for leaks.
Bearberry (uva ursi) leaf
Bearberry contains arbutin, which the body turns into hydroquinone; about 65% of an arbutin dose leaves in urine as hydroquinone equivalents.[8] In ATAFUTI (382 women with UTI), it did no better than placebo on symptoms.[6] In REGATTA (398 women), it cut antibiotic courses but failed on symptoms, with 8 vs 2 kidney infections.[7] Trials gave 630 mg arbutin a day for only 5 days; FemiPro's whole herbal blend is 350 mg, taken daily. Eye damage was reported after 3 years of use.[9] Grade: avoid for open-ended daily use.
Berberine HCl extract 8%
Berberine is a plant compound studied for weight, liver markers and blood sugar. Pooled reviews found it lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes.[10] No bladder or leak trial appears in our sources. The label does not say what "8%" means; if it is 8% berberine, a capsule holds at most 28 mg. NCCIH says berberine can harm newborns.[11] Grade: none for the bladder.
L. crispatus LCr86
The best L. crispatus data use a different strain (CTV-05) given vaginally. For recurrent UTI it gave 15% vs 27% recurrences, not significant.[12] For bacterial vaginosis it cut recurrence to 30% vs 45%.[13] An oral capsule of strain LCr86 cannot borrow those results. Grade: weak.
L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. gasseri and L. casei
Each has trials, but for other strains and conditions: acidophilus DDS-1 at 10 billion CFU a day for IBS,[15] plantarum 299v for IBS,[16] gasseri SBT2055 for belly fat,[17] and casei Shirota for colds.[18] NCCIH notes the effect of one strain does not carry to another.[14] Grade: weak.
How transparent is the FemiPro formula?
Not very. FemiPro names every ingredient and strain, which is better than some products, but both blends are proprietary, so no amount can be checked. Split evenly, the 350 mg herbal blend gives about 88 mg per herb, and the 50 mg probiotic blend about 10 mg per strain.[1]
Probiotics are dosed by live count (CFU), not weight, and the label gives no CFU at manufacture or at expiry. It also leaves out the arbutin content of the bearberry and the Mimosa pudica extract ratio. The vendor says every ingredient is tested by independent labs, but names no lab and shows no certificate.[2]
We used the vendor's own label image, read October 28, 2026. Where third-party lists differ, the label wins.
Ingredient safety and interactions
Bearberry and berberine carry the main cautions. Bearberry is meant for short courses only and should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Berberine lowers blood sugar, so people on diabetes medicines should ask a doctor first, and it is not for pregnancy, nursing or infants.[10][11]
Cranberry may interact with warfarin.[5] Probiotics carry a rare risk of serious infection in people who are very ill or immunocompromised.[14] Our FemiPro side effects guide lists medicine groups to check with a pharmacist.
Do these ingredients prove FemiPro works?
No. An ingredient list shows what is in the bottle, not what it does. None of the nine items was studied for leaks, the herb trials were for UTIs (cranberry moderately positive, bearberry mostly negative), and the hidden doses block any match to a study.
Only a trial of the FemiPro capsule could show it works, and we found none. Our does FemiPro work guide sets out each evidence level. Prices and refund terms are on the FemiPro price page.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the ingredients in FemiPro?
FemiPro lists Mimosa pudica seed, cranberry extract with 30% PACs, bearberry leaf and berberine HCl in a 350 mg herbal blend, plus L. crispatus, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. gasseri and L. casei in a 50 mg probiotic blend.
How much cranberry is in FemiPro?
The label does not say. Cranberry sits inside a 350 mg blend with three other herbs. If it filled the whole blend, PACs would be 105 mg; at an even four-way split, about 26 mg. The real figure is unknown.
How many CFU are in FemiPro?
None is stated. The probiotic blend is listed as 50 mg, a weight, with no live count at manufacture or expiry. Probiotic trials dose by CFU, often billions a day, so the FemiPro amount cannot be compared.
Is uva ursi safe to take every day?
Uva ursi trials ran only 5 days. Its arbutin turns into hydroquinone, and eye damage was reported after 3 years of use. It is not advised in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so daily use for months is a real caution.
Is FemiPro vegetarian?
No. The FemiPro label lists a gelatin capsule, which comes from animals, so it does not suit vegetarians or vegans. The other ingredients are brown rice flour, magnesium stearate, olive oil and silicon dioxide.
Sources
- FemiPro Supplement Facts label (image). FemiPro vendor, read October 28, 2026.
- FemiPro sales page, claims and FAQ. FemiPro vendor, read October 28, 2026.
- Vaidya 1986, Mimosa pudica review with pilot study (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Cranberry proanthocyanidins and anti-adhesion in oral disease (abstract). PubMed, read October 20, 2026.
- Food and herb interactions with anticoagulants, including cranberry and warfarin (abstract). PubMed, read October 20, 2026.
- ATAFUTI randomized trial of uva ursi in women with UTI (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- REGATTA trial: uva ursi vs fosfomycin for uncomplicated UTI (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Urinary excretion of arbutin metabolites (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Bull's-eye maculopathy after long-term uva ursi use, case report (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Overview of systematic reviews of berberine (abstract). PubMed, read October 19, 2026.
- Goldenseal (berberine safety). NCCIH, NIH, read October 19, 2026.
- Lactin-V (L. crispatus CTV-05) for recurrent UTI, phase 2 trial (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Cohen 2020, Lactin-V to stop bacterial vaginosis recurrence (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Probiotics: What You Need To Know. NCCIH, NIH, read October 20, 2026.
- Martoni 2020, L. acidophilus DDS-1 in IBS (abstract). PubMed, read October 20, 2026.
- Ducrotte 2012, L. plantarum 299v in IBS (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Kadooka 2010, L. gasseri SBT2055 and abdominal fat (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Shida 2017, L. casei Shirota and respiratory infections (abstract). PubMed, read October 27, 2026.
- Williams 2023, Cochrane review update on cranberries and urinary tract infections (abstract). PubMed, read October 28, 2026.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Dietary supplements are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness before they are sold and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk to your doctor before taking any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition.
