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.

The Healthspan Room Blog Posts

Why Hormone Therapy Works Differently in Summer — And What to Do About It

Why Hormone Therapy Works Differently in Summer — And What to Do About It

Why Hormone Therapy Works Differently in Summer — And What to Do About ItDr. Renée Allen
Published on: 28/07/2026

Your BHRT protocol was working beautifully. Then summer arrived. Here's the science behind why hormone therapy responds differently in heat — and how to optimize your protocol for the season.

Women's Health and WellnessBio-identical Hormone Restoration TherapyPrecision MedicineLongevity Medicine
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.

Women's Health and WellnessBio-identical Hormone Restoration TherapyPrecision MedicineRegenerative MedicineLongevity Medicine
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.

Women's Health and WellnessWomen's Nutrition and Medical Weight ManagementBio-identical Hormone Restoration TherapyPrecision MedicineRegenerative MedicineLongevity Medicine
The Labs Your Doctor Isn't Running — And Why Your Symptoms Won't Go Away Until They Do

The Labs Your Doctor Isn't Running — And Why Your Symptoms Won't Go Away Until They Do

The Labs Your Doctor Isn't Running — And Why Your Symptoms Won't Go Away Until They DoDr. Renée Allen
Published on: 14/07/2026

You've had labs done. Your doctor says everything looks normal. But you're still exhausted, still gaining weight, still not sleeping. Here's what's almost certainly being missed — and why it matters more than you know.

Women's Health and WellnessBio-identical Hormone Restoration TherapyPrecision MedicineRegenerative MedicineLongevity Medicine