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Research pathway · 08
Menopause & perimenopause, explained
The largest group of people researching hormones and "longevity" are women in perimenopause and menopause — and the honest answer is that the best-evidenced options here are approved medicines, not peptides. This page sorts it out.
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O que as pessoas costumam perguntar
The questions are practical: hot flushes, sleep, mood, weight change, libido, joint aches, brain fog. Many of these overlap with thyroid problems, iron deficiency and depression, which is why a provider tests before treating.
This pathway covers approved hormone therapy, the compounded alternatives that are marketed heavily, the non-hormonal options, and the peptide claims — with the evidence status on each.
Peptídeos abordados neste contexto
Listados para fins educativos. A inclusão não é recomendação, e nenhum deles é tratamento aprovado pela FDA para a questão acima.
Menopausal hormone therapy (oestrogen & progesterone)
Menopausal hormone therapy
FDA-approved products · strongest evidence for symptoms
Ler a página → 02Hormone pellet therapy
Compounded pellets
Not FDA-approved · society statements caution
Ler a página → 03Thyroid basics
Thyroid
Approved treatment · rule out first
Ler a página → 04DHEA
DHEA / prasterone
Supplement · one approved prescription form
Ler a página → 05Testosterone therapy
Testosterone in women
Off-label · limited evidence (see page)
Ler a página → 06Semaglutide
GLP-1 medicines
FDA-approved for weight management
Ler a página → 07Kisspeptin
Kisspeptin research
Human physiology studies · not approved
Ler a página →Onde está a evidência
Hormone therapy has large randomised trials and decades of follow-up; for suitable women under 60 or within ten years of menopause, professional societies describe benefits as outweighing risks. Non-hormonal options — SSRIs/SNRIs, gabapentin, fezolinetant (approved 2023) — have controlled trials for hot flushes. Compounded pellets and "bioidentical" blends lack that evidence. Peptides have none for menopause.
A situação reflete apenas o contexto da pesquisa publicada e não constitui afirmação de segurança, eficácia ou adequação para qualquer pessoa.
Perguntas que vale a pena levar ao profissional
A avaliação é o lugar para perguntas individuais. Estas costumam tornar essa conversa útil.
- Are my symptoms menopausal, thyroid-related, or something else — and what test tells us?
- Am I a candidate for approved hormone therapy, and which route (patch, gel, oral, local)?
- Is anything in my history — clots, breast cancer, migraine with aura — a contraindication?
- Which of the non-hormonal options have real evidence for hot flushes and sleep?
- What would make you say no?
O que acontece se você iniciar uma avaliação
The intake asks about your cycle history, symptoms, family history, clotting and cancer history, and current medicines. A licensed provider reviews it and tells you whether hormone therapy, non-hormonal options, testing, or a referral is the right next step. Free, about 10 minutes, no obligation.
Perguntas frequentes
Is there a peptide for menopause?
No. No peptide has evidence for menopausal symptoms. Approved hormone therapy and several non-hormonal medicines do. Peptide marketing aimed at menopause should be treated with caution.
Are bioidentical hormones safer?
FDA-approved products include bioidentical oestradiol and progesterone. Compounded versions are not safer and are less consistently dosed.
Does this page recommend hormone therapy?
No. It explains what is approved and where evidence stands; whether it is appropriate for you is a provider's decision after intake.
Próximo passo
Próximo passo: uma triagem confidencial de 3 minutos, revisada por um profissional licenciado. Nenhum tratamento é prometido ou insinuado.
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Educação geral · Não é orientação médica · Aprovação profissional necessária