Feel like iam in a catch 22 situation what are the alternatives

[Alfiemoon1]

I am 39 and apparently peri menopausal my pmt is from 2 weeks before I start I know I am being snappy but can't help it. My period is horrendous. So I went the dr been on the mini pill for 3 months as I am to old for the conbined pill was put on that previously got used to it went back for next pack and refused by different gp. Since being on mini my period symptoms have improved still having some irregular spotting but generally ok. But in that 3 months I have accused dh of an emotional affair become paranoid about him texting another woman not sure if it's me or him it could be coincidence this started when I started taking the pill there is a whole other thread on relationships board. But even when we are having a good phase I have absolutely no interest in sex. When I wasn't on the pill I got frisky at ovulation time but now nothing. After all the stress my gp has given me Prozac which having googled the side effects lowers libido and reduces orgasm ffs what are my options I can't cope with how my cycle was but not sure the pill is working for me I want to be sane and have a normal sex life

Unless you have risk factors like smoking, obesity, high blood pressure then 39 is not too old for the combined pill.

They said it was because i am adopted so don't know my family history. The previous gp was happy to perscibe the combined pill as didn't see me as a high risk.

I think you need to go back and get a different pill.

Also, 39 is very young to be premenopausal. Is there a menopause clinic near you? Ask for a referral. You may need a specialist opinion on getting the right contraception/HRT balance.

Iam going to see a different gp as peri menopausal symptoms can last for years before the actual menopause. I have suffered with my periods for years

I meant perimenopause (not pre!)

Might it help if you had a look in the MN menopause topic before your next doctor's appointment? Or the Menopause Matter website? (Apologies if you're already clued up on those).

From a contraception POV, you need to continue until you have had no periods for 2 years if under 50 and 1 year if over 50.

A mirena is often recommended during the menopausal years. Is that a form of contraception you've ever considered?

How do I get this moved to the menopause page ? I didn't realise there was one