Apart from being a dangerous, horrible, person with massive sore boobs one week before my period. I seem to get flu like symptoms before my period, which goes as soon as period starts. Symptoms are sore neck, sore throoat, chills and a sweaty chest at night when I sleep..plus fatigue. Had my hormones tested, all is well. Tried a low estrogen pill, went wierd, so come off. Currently not taking any contraceptive, just condoms, much to the disgust of DH. Can't seem to tolerate the pill.