As much as I’ve read up on this, I’d really value some advice/info from women actually experiencing the perimenopause.
So I’m 45 and still taking the mini pill. I know that the pill can somewhat ‘mask’ symptoms of peri (especially given that I don’t have periods on the pill, so have no idea how regular I still am).
I have found however that the last year or so I’ve started sweating heavily under my armpits, I get agitated very easily and my sex drive is practically non existent. I also suffer with palpitations, but that was put down to anxiety due to major problems with a nightmare neighbour (she threatened me and I ended up on anxiety tablets. I’ve come off them now and the palpitations are back). I’ve also had rapid weight gain (I did a couple of years ago during Covid but lost 2 stone which I’ve managed to put back on in no time 🙄)
Is there any way I can get some kind of indication as to whether I’m in perimenopause, despite being on the pill? (and without having to come off it).
Am I right in thinking you can have blood tests done with your GP that can test for hormone levels? And are GP’s usually willing to do it? Not sure if the things I listed above would be enough evidence for my GP to consider testing?
Any and all advice appreciated!