Well, Ive stumbled upon this forum while researching perimenopausal symptoms. I feel very alone and as if I'm losing my mind. Here we go.
I'll be 43 in August, I went to the doctor about a year ago with what I would basically call depression and very strong PMS, my mood swings and attitude were damaging my closest relationships with family and I just wanted to curl up and hide. she prescribed Prozac (fluoxetine), it really helped, I felt like I was coming out from under a cloud. I was on it every day for about 4 months, then just to take it 10 days before each period. She didn't test me for hormone levels - felt I was too young. This has been great, although the dark thoughts are creeping back on the days I dont take the tablets.
Should also say, I've always had heavyish periods, but about 6 years ago I donated eggs for IVF for my sister. I was hyperstimulated, they harvested 20 eggs on the day and I was back in the hospital a week later, still producing. Since this my periods became horrific, flooding and clotting, I've been given tablets, then the mirena and finally about 14 months ago endometrial ablasion. My periods are now light spotting and I only require panty liners
Last month I had 2 periods within 4 weeks, the month previous, my period was 10 days late.
It has been suggested that perhaps the egg donation has brought forward my menopause?
I'm at a loss as to what to do.
I have a feeling of doom, can't avoid worrying. No panic attacks. NO hot flashes. I feel tired all the time. No interest in things I used to love.
I made an appointment with my GP for the beginning of next month, hoping to press for hormone tests.
Also, I've been married for 20 years, we have an 18 year old and a 15 year old daughters. 4 rescued dogs (2 greyhounds and 2 lurchers) my other children! We also have all the standard money and family worries (life is not perfect!)
Really just looking for support and to see if I'm going mad!
Thanks,
Jan xx