Copied from AIBU because I didn't think to check if there was a menopause area!
I'm 38, this year my cycle has been a bit sporadic - anywhere between 26 and 50+ days.
For the past 3 months around ovulation my body seems to go into chaos mode - I'm getting nausea, panic attacks, low mood, upset stomach, palpitations and generally feeling a bit wired/nervous.
Other than that, I've lost my libido, more sweats, aches and pains, mood swings (could rival my teen!), brain fog, really oily skin in the mornings, headaches and generally feeling absolutely crap - everything is an effort.
I have a GP appointment next month. I want to go armed with knowledge so I don't feel fobbed off.
I recently had my LH and FSH tested and they were normal, as was the rest of my bloods e.g FBC, thyroid etc.
Is there any other test they can do for peri?
If they say they don't think it's peri then what? I don't need to take a contraceptive (DH has had a vasectomy - not that I'm going anywhere near him anyway lol!) but would the mini pill help? My BMI is 32, non smoker not sure if that makes a difference.
I've had anxiety before (over 5 years ago) and managed to get through it using mindfulness and meditation, which I am using again, but this anxiety feels different - I also don't want to be fobbed off with the GP saying its anxiety and offering antidepressants.
I'd really appreciate any advice, it's really getting me down!