My Honest Thermella Experience: What Helped, What Didn’t

I’ve spent most of my career helping women through menopause... listening, supporting, recommending, and sometimes just sitting with them in the not-so-pretty parts of this stage.

Now? I’m living it myself.

And let me tell you, it’s a whole different ballgame when you're the one waking up drenched at 2 a.m. wondering if you can actually wring out your pajama top.

After trying all the usual cooling tricks and lifestyle tweaks, I decided to give Thermella a try from Hello Bonafide, arguably the best menopause supplement brand.

I liked that it was plant-based, hormone-free, and claimed to target hot flashes right at the source (some little peptide in your brain with a fancy name I won’t bore you with). Mostly, I just wanted something that could take the edge off.

What Thermella Did for Me

It wasn’t instant, but after a couple of weeks of taking Bonafide Thermella at breakfast time, I noticed a shift.

My hot flashes weren’t gone, let’s be clear about that, but they were less intense and less frequent. Where I used to feel like someone flipped on an oven inside me five or six times a day, it dropped down to maybe one or two. And they were more like warm waves than full-blown heat storms.

The biggest win for me? Night sweats!

I wasn’t waking up soaked anymore. I still got warm here and there, but it didn’t feel like I had to change my sheets every night. And that meant better sleep, which made everything else feel more manageable.

I also didn’t have any weird side effects, which is always something I’m cautious about with supplements, especially as I age.

Thermella was easy to take, gentle on my stomach, and just fit into my routine without a fuss.

What It Didn’t Do

I’m not going to sugarcoat it... Thermella didn’t make my symptoms disappear. I still had days when I felt the heat creep in, especially if I was stressed or hadn’t slept well. And it definitely wasn’t some magical transformation.

If you’re expecting it to be the thing that shuts menopause symptoms down entirely, you might end up a little let down (what product does??!). But if you’re looking to turn the dial down (from boiling to a steady simmer) this might be what you’re looking for.

And yes, it’s an investment. I wish it was a little more affordable, because I know not everyone has the luxury of trying supplements that may or may not work. But for me, the relief it gave was worth it.

What I’m Exploring Next: HRT

Here’s the truth...

Thermella helped, and it's a great hormone-free option to reduce hot flashes and night sweats. But I’m still not where I want to be.

I’ve been sitting with the idea of exploring hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and honestly? I used to be a little afraid of it.

For years, I listened to doctors downplay it, over-warn about it, or just avoid the topic altogether. But times are changing, and so is my perspective. I’m realizing that there’s no shame in wanting more relief, and hormone therapy might be the next step I need.

I’m starting to look into online HRT options, and I’ll share what I find. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we have to be our own advocates. No one knows our bodies like we do.

What I’ve Learned

Thermella didn’t solve everything, but it made a real difference. And when you’ve been losing sleep, peeling off layers every hour, and wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, even a small difference can feel like a big deal.

I’m glad I tried it. I’d recommend it to any woman looking for a gentle, non-hormonal way to ease hot flashes and night sweats. Just go in with patience and realistic expectations. That’s what worked for me.

We deserve to feel better. Whether that comes from supplements, HRT, or something else entirely, we’re allowed to keep looking until we find what helps.