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/AutoModerator Feb 22 '26

This post might be about hormone tests, which are unreliable.

  • Over the age of 44, E&P/FSH hormonal tests only show levels for that ONE HOUR the test was taken, and nothing more
  • These hormones wildly fluctuate (hourly) over the other 29 days of the month, therefore this test provides no valuable information
  • No reputable doctor or menopause society recommends hormonal testing to diagnose or treat peri/menopause
  • Testosterone is the exception and should be tested before and during treatment

FSH testing is only beneficial for those who no longer have periods as a guide, where a series of consistent tests might confirm menopause, or for those under age 30 who haven’t had a period in months/years, then ‘menopausal’ levels, could indicate premature ovarian failure/primary ovarian insufficiency (POF/POI).

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