So your body has started doing fun new things like waking you up drenched in sweat, forgetting words mid-sentence, and treating 3 a.m. like a perfectly reasonable time to be wide awake. Welcome to perimenopause, the hormonal transition that can last years before menopause officially arrives, and it comes with a whole roster of symptoms you didn't ask for.

It's at about this time that women go on a quest for anything and everything that will help put a stop (or at least tame) the worst of the symptoms. If that's you, we've gathered some products that can help, and many of them are HSA/FSA eligible, so your pre-tax health dollars can go toward feeling like yourself again. Here are some of our favorite picks from the Stridekick Shop organized by whatever's bugging you the most right now.

For Hot Flashes and Symptom Support

Thermella

If hot flashes are running your life, Thermella is worth a look. This three month supply from Bonafide uses curcumin extract, decaffeinated green tea extract, and spirulina extract. Curcumin, one of its core ingredients, has been studied for reducing how often daily hot flashes happen in postmenopausal women. At $60 for a single box (with subscription options lower), it's a reasonable place to start.

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Embr Wave 2

This nifty thermal wristband acts like a remote control for your body temperature, giving you warming or cooling sensations on demand to help manage hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disruption. Research suggests targeted cooling devices like this can improve sleep and tame how severe nighttime hot flash symptoms are. With a 9 hour battery, it's a great portable way to get relief when a hot flash strikes.

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Eight Sleep Pod

The Eight Sleep Pod is like having a thermostat for your side of the mattress. It can cool down to 55°F or warm up to 110°F, and automatically adjusts itself throughout the night to keep you at an ideal temperature, while tracking your sleep stats. Smart temperature control has been shown to improve sleep quality and dial down night sweats, so if you're ready for the full sleep optimization experience, this is the one.

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Cool Luxe Waterproof Mattress Protector and Pillow Cases

When a full cooling system isn't in the budget, a cooling mattress protector and pillow case is an accessible alternative. The protector uses special cooling fibers and a waterproof layer to help keep you cooler passively, and the pillowcases are a mix of cotton and TENCEL, which is breathable and cooling. Pilot studies have found that cooling bedding can improve how well you feel you slept and reduce feeling too hot at night. At $199.99 for a queen, it’s a great starting point. Throw in the Cool Luxe pillowcases, which are breathable and cooling.

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For Supplement Support

Menopause Stack

This Thorne bundle gives you three foundational supplements for hormone balance, healthy aging, and bone support. Studies show plant-based supplements like these can modestly help improvement overall menopausal symptoms, so this is a convenient, all-in-one way to supplement during these super fun times.

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Revaree Plus

This one doesn't get talked about enough, but vaginal dryness during perimenopause is super common and can make everyday life uncomfortable. Revaree Plus is a hormone-free vaginal insert with 10 mg of hyaluronic acid plus sweet almond oil, used every two to three nights. Research shows hyaluronic acid vaginal products can improve dryness and discomfort and support vaginal health without hormones. It comes as a 30-insert, three-month supply for $65.

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Women's Natural Transition Tablets

This Ayurvedic formula from Banyan Botanicals ($27.99) is a combo of shatavari, ashwagandha, gotu kola, arjuna, guduchi, and shankhapushpi. Shatavari based botanicals have been studied for improving hot flashes, night sweats, and quality of life in menopause. If you like the idea of plant based support with Ayurvedic roots, this one's calling your name.

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For Strength and Movement

Perimenopause brings changes to your muscles and bones that make staying active even more important. These picks make it easier to keep moving.

G-Vest Icon 6 lb

This weighted vest from Omorpho looks and feels more like activewear than the typical weighted vest does. It weighs 6 lbs (with optional panels to bring it to 12 lbs), with evenly distributed micro-weights that naturally move with you. Wearing a weighted vest, especially while doing bodyweight or weight training can support bone health and physical function through menopause. Wear it on walks, to climb stairs, or while running errands.

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Tonal 2

If you're ready for a bigger commitment, Tonal 2 is a wall-mounted smart home gym with up to 250 lbs of digital resistance and 315+ movements. Regular strength training is one of the strongest tools for supporting muscle and bone and quality of life during peri- and postmenopause. It also supports your pelvic floor, helps your metabolism, and can even take the edge off hot flashes. Tonal requires a 12-month membership ($59.95/month) after purchase, and the hardware is $4,295, so it's definitely an investment piece, but a worthwhile one.

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obé Fitness Membership

With 20+ class types and 16,000+ on-demand classes (including menopause and perimenopause focused programming), obé makes it easy to mix things up right from home. Combining aerobic, strength, and mind-body exercise has the strongest overall support for improving menopause symptoms, mood, sleep, and quality of life. Membership starts at about $14.17/month billed annually.

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Starter Fit Kit

If you want something super budget friendly for home workouts, this Blogilates kit ($40.99) includes a yoga mat, strap, massage ball, and three resistance bands. It's a great starter set if you're just getting started with a new routine, or want to try different types of exercises.

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Pick Your Priority and Start There

Perimenopause is a lot, and trying to address everything at once is a fast track to overwhelm. Pick the symptom that's bothering you the most and grab one or two products that tackle them. You can always add more as you go. And remember, many of these products are HSA/FSA eligible, so your pre-tax health dollars might offset some of the cost. Eligibility can vary by plan administrator, so check with your provider if you're unsure.

Head over to the Stridekick Shop to explore these and other HSA/FSA-eligible picks for the menopause transition. You've got this.