Hello,
First post here hoping to get some advice regarding what best to try. Basically I think my hormones are all over the place following the birth of my second child who is now 3. I’ve been to my GP a few different times regarding this since, and to be fair they have sent me for ultrasound, done bloods (bloods were a while back now maybe couple of years) and thankfully all came back clear. The issues I am having however seem very much linked to hormones. My cycle is very regular and it’s very easy to know when I’ve ovulated (sharp pain always on same side). In the second half of my cycle I am absolutely exhausted, feel low in mood, very anxious and crave junk food. I then come on my period and although these issues settle, I then bleed very heavily which makes me feel overall I only have probably 2 weeks a month where I feel ok. I know I need to do something to try and ease this but don’t know what to try next. I’m on the waiting list for a gynaecologist appointment. My GP has suggested hormonal contraception but I’m worried that adding more hormones is just going to make things worse. Myself and my partner do not want any more children (very happy with the 2 we have), so I would also be willing to try something more permanent if this meant easing the horrible symptoms. Thank you for reading this far and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.