Over the last 6 months...
● Irregular periods (lighter, longer in duration, some mid cycle bleeding). Previously none (mirena coil, still "in date") and prior to that when younger debilitating heavy.
● Shorter cycle length (28 days down to about 20-22)
● Significant PMT/mood changes around period. Never experienced before. Includes anger/irritability 24-48hrs before (very out of character), then when my period starts this is followed by a sudden drop in mood and motivation, and increased impulsivity (which manifests in the form of eating and spending), very tearful (again, very out of character).
● Low energy, fatigue
● Difficulty concentrating, unable to make decisions, like my brain grinds to a halt
● Muscle and joint aches
● Hair loss
The other week or two of the month:
Feeling relatively normal, active, fully functioning human. Then the above hits like a bus again.
What could this be? It's becoming increasingly challenging and difficult to manage 😣