Hi! what do you mean by a 'home test'
how are your periods behaving? Perimenopause can begin 10 years B4 our last period, which is menopause proper. Peri can cause all kinds of ups and downs: anxiety and depression; as oestrogen levels drop the body can become dry, inside and out
- skin, deep in the ears, eyes, nostrils, vagina, anus, legs, scalp ...... and muscles may become dry = aches and pains. The Change: does what it says on the tin
Browse round. Make notes. Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use. You are not going mad though lack of sleep for various reasons is common. We have threads on that1.
HRT can ease anxiety though if you have long-term problems I suggest an anti-anxiety medication. I had
Propranolol betablockas to ease early morning surges, as well as anti-depressants (B4 peri began) and an anti anxiety as necessary pill to swallow. Sorted. Mainly
Do make a list B4 you speak to a GP - is there 1 with an interest in women's health at your Practice, you should be able to find out by their website.