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✨ 7 Things I Did When I Entered Perimenopause ✨ When I first started noticing the shifts of perimenopause, I knew I didn’t want to just “wait it out.” Here’s what I did (and why it mattered): 1. Tested my hormones at home�Perimenopause is when hormone levels start to decrease substantially. I really wanted to know my TSH, progesterone, and DHEA-S levels. Raena’s at home test makes it easy! 2. Started with progesterone, pregnenolone & DHEA before estrogen �Progesterone is often the first hormone to decline, and it plays a major role in calming the nervous system, supporting sleep, balancing estrogen, and protecting breast and uterine tissue. Pregnenolone (the “mother hormone”) and DHEA (an adrenal hormone that supports energy, mood, and libido) help stabilize the foundation. I didn’t rush into estrogen because estrogen levels are actually known to be erratic during perimenopause. 3. Chose clean progesterone (without peanut oil)�Most conventional progesterone capsules are mixed with peanut oil and dyes. Peanut oil is high in unstable polyunsaturated fats that can disrupt cell membranes and fuel inflammation. I opted for a clean formulation that my body could actually benefit from without the hidden baggage. 4. Made strength training a priority�Pretty self explanatory! Healthy muscle becomes so important as we age! 5. Increased my calcium intake�I drank more milk and ate more cheese to make sure my body was getting enough calcium. 6. Supported my thyroid with natural desiccated thyroid�Low thyroid can mimic or worsen perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and hair thinning. By supporting my thyroid with desiccated thyroid, I gave my metabolism and energy a needed boost while progesterone helped the thyroid hormones actually work inside my cells. 7. Ate more fruit �In times of stress and hormonal change, fruit can be amazing at lowering cortisol levels. Fruit provides easy-to-digest sugars plus vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that calm the stress response. Stay tuned for more tips!