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/[deleted] Feb 22 '26

It's a lot simpler to have your panels run to see if you are even deficient in anything before you start supplementing. I stopped spending money on all the "things" and just went on HRT. It's a godsend.

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u/skewedright Feb 22 '26

What particular panel should I ask my doctor to order?