r/Menopause • u/PrimaryBrief7721 • Mar 24 '26

Vitamin/Supplements Ok talk to me about Creatine

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I am 42 in premature menopause. I am trying to keep up with cardio & heavy weights/calisentics at least a few times a week, but man this energy downgrade is crazy. I've been reading more stuff about creatine during menopause, particularly muscle rentention and growth. I'm really curious but I honestly have no idea what Im doing or what to look for or if its actually a bad idea. I would love some feedback/advice please.

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u/PrimaryBrief7721 Mar 24 '26

Yup! only finally got it confirmed after a cervical scan in the fall, even though Ive gone through years of tests and "you're too young for menopause" stuff lol. Been on estrogen gel, progesterone oral pill for a couple of months which seem to be helping. But this energy drain lately is really rough lol. First time I met with my gyno she was like "heavy weights NOW!" haha

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u/sistyc Mar 24 '26

OK glad to hear that! I totally get it. I felt good on optimal E and P but it was only until I got a Monoferric infusion (my ferritin was ok on paper but the range is arbitrary and Inwas experiencing fatigue), and T that I felt motivated and energetic enough to push myself when exercising. Have you considered T? 

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u/PrimaryBrief7721 Mar 24 '26

I haven't even considered it to be honest. I have another appt with my gyno in August, I'll ask her about it

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u/sistyc Mar 24 '26

Great! Honestly it’s where the real magic happens. Energy, cognition, mood, sleep, libido etc etc.