Can creatine help women stay strong during perimenopause?

It may help, but evidence for at least 5 grams daily with exercise comes from older women, not women in perimenopause. The article reviews Creatine Monohydrate for women approaching menopause. This stage, called perimenopause, is the transition before periods stop. The key evidence comes from older women who had already passed menopause. That distinction matters: benefits in those women don't prove the same results during this transition. In the research described, at least 5 grams daily supported strength and Muscle Mass (Lean Mass) when paired with Strength Training. The article does not give the size of those gains. It lists 3–5 grams daily as the standard dose for healthy adults. Timing seems less important than consistency. The supplement builds up in muscles over time. Research has not found a best time of day to take it. A standard daily dose fills muscle stores in about three to four weeks. Starting with a larger dose can speed that up, but isn't necessary. The article also reports reassuring safety findings at recommended doses in healthy adults. Some studies lasted up to five years. Possible benefits for bones and thinking remain less certain. For BioSocial members, this makes routine details useful when comparing notes. A log could include daily dose, missed days, exercise sessions, and lifting progress. Members tracking Segmental Muscle Mass could share trends alongside those details. Personal changes can help start a conversation, without proving what caused them. What changes, if any, have you noticed in your strength or body measurements during perimenopause?