Eterna: The Healthspan Room

Dr. Renée Allen on hormones, peptides, and longevity medicine — evidence-based guidance to restore your vitality and extend your healthspan at every stage.

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Why Your Perimenopause Symptoms Keep Getting Dismissed — And What Good Hormone Care Actually Looks Like

Why Your Perimenopause Symptoms Keep Getting Dismissed — And What Good Hormone Care Actually Looks Like

Why Your Perimenopause Symptoms Keep Getting Dismissed — And What Good Hormone Care Actually Looks LikeDr. Renée Allen
Published on: 26/07/2026

If you've described a dozen symptoms and walked out with an antidepressant, you're not alone. Here's what comprehensive, physician-led hormone care actually looks like — and the questions to ask your doctor.

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Progesterone and Sleep: The Connection Your Doctor May Not Have Mentioned

Progesterone and Sleep: The Connection Your Doctor May Not Have Mentioned

Progesterone and Sleep: The Connection Your Doctor May Not Have MentionedDr. Renée Allen
Published on: 20/07/2026

If you've been struggling with sleep since your early forties, your habits may not be the problem. Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Renée Allen explains the hormone-sleep connection most physicians miss — and what oral micronized progesterone can do for perimenopausal and menopausal women.

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