Hi, I haven't said much on here recently as I have been worried that if I mention about my current job situation etc., I might be identified by colleagues. However, I am now at my wit's end as I am on day 11 of my cycle and I would normally have been feeling much better during the week after my period (I experience severe PMS) but, this month, it hasn't happened. Instead, since yesterday, I have been feeling extremely anxious and actually flew into a rage in the morning. Earlier, I was meant to tow my daughter's car 15 miles (something I haven't done before) and the thought filled me with horror - so much so that, when the rope snapped 3 times just driving a short distance along a busy road (my husband was in the towed car), I completely went to pieces and nearly had a panic attack. As a result, I let everyone down and upset my autistic son in the process. The car had to be left in a nearby car park. Last month, the same thing happened during an exam I was taking &, needless to say, I failed. What on earth is going on - is this a symptom of low oestrogen? Surely, I should be feeling good during this week? I have tried 1 pump of Oestrogel in recent months but I actually felt MORE anxious (wired, jittery) & had dreadful fluid retention so gave up as I assumed that my own levels were still too high.
I must add that I am just 49, still having periods every month (v heavy for first 2 days as I have small fibroid) - my cycle has lengthened by a coup!e of days recently after being shorter for around 2 years. Still haven't missed any yet but am starting to get occasional cystitis type symptoms along with sporadic vaginal dryness. I know I need SOMETHING but not sure what to do for the best as my own hormones are fluctuating so much. No proper hot flushes yet but I do get very hot at night during 2nd half of cycle. Any suggestions would be appreciated
. Thank you
PS.I do not tolerate progestogens very well.