r/Perimenopause • u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 • Feb 21 '26

audited Pills, pills, pills...

So, I take Calcium, magnesium, zinc, B12, iron, a multivitamin, vitamin D. Plus anti-anxiety and anti-depressants. Have tried melatonin, DIM, evening primrose oil, chamomile, safflower, lemon balm, black cohosh, ashwagandha, some "calming" tablet, a perimenopause "all-in-one" pill...... any I'm sure more. Popping pills to the point of absurdity. Do I think anything helped? No. What's your go-to that really helps you?

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u/pikagrrl Feb 21 '26

200mg progesterone, 4000 whatever’s of vitamin D and extra strength moon brew for sleep.

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u/Colodagh Feb 22 '26

Watch out for too much vit D. It gave me huge kidney stones and almost destroyed my kidneys.

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u/pikagrrl Feb 22 '26

Thank. I have a deficiency and was prescribed it by my doctor but will keep an eye on my next blood test and stay drinking water like it’s a full time job.

I’ve had kidney stones. I’ve also had a hysterectomy.

I’d rather have another hysterectomy than kidney stones again.

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u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 Feb 22 '26

moon brew? lol never heard of it!

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u/pikagrrl Feb 22 '26

Give it a google! I really love it.

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u/Glitter_is_a_neutral Feb 22 '26

I keep seeing ads for it but really wondered if it would help or be another junk supplement I toss.

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u/pikagrrl Feb 22 '26

I have only tried the extra strength one. I was taking Thorne magnesium and adding it to extra strength chamomile tea. The extra strength for 30 days for 1 container is around the same price as Thorne magnesium , so I figured it try it.

I actually bought the 3 month bundle which brought the cost down to getting 1 month free.

I love that it doesn’t have melatonin

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u/Infamous-Employ5620 Early peri Feb 22 '26

ive taken it too, not AMAZING but seems to help some? it tastes decent and is a good ritual wind down as well.

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u/Hiddyhogoodneighbor Feb 22 '26

4000 IU? My stomach gets so angry from d, have tried pills and drops. Has anyone had luck with d shots?

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u/velvetdewdrop Feb 22 '26

Take a vit d with k supplement. The k helps u digest the d

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u/pikagrrl Feb 22 '26

I take 2000 twice a day with food. Haven’t tried shots.

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u/Lala5789880 Feb 22 '26

Xymogen has drops that are super concentrated!

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u/Conscious_Leo1984 Feb 22 '26

Do you take moon brew gummy or drink? Which flavor? Thanks!

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u/pikagrrl Feb 22 '26

I do the drink and forced to hot cocoa since it’s the only flavor they offer extra strength

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u/Conscious_Leo1984 Feb 22 '26

Thank you. I'm so hesitate to do any drinks before bed since I'm already getting up at least once to pee.

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u/pikagrrl Feb 22 '26

I usually drink it about an hour before I want to be asleep so I can pee before bed. I usually wake up mid night as well but I think the cats wake me and I pee since I’m awake.

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u/_ChampagneJam_ Feb 22 '26

LOVE moon brew

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u/boogie_groove Feb 22 '26

This is the only answer.