Pmdd or Peri?

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Wondering what these symptoms sounds like:

-Awful depression and anxiety for 2-3 days before period. Find it difficult to function. Flicks iff like a switch when period arrives.

• Periods closer together and lighter than ever before

• Did have frequent utis (maybe unrelated)

• Vaginal dryness week before period (might be normal, don't remember this?)

Going on about a year now post giving birth. Would welcome any advice or recommendations for a consult.

Cant sleep also before period and frequent urination

The shorter cycles and sleep disturbance are indicators of lowering progesterone OP, with the increased UTIs and urination are connected to a drop in oestrogen, so it does sound like peri. If you're under 45 you can ask for oestradiol and FSH tests via your GP. I've attached a bit more info here:

https://www.chronicutiinfo.com/day-to-day-help/hormones/perimenopause-menopause/

Does it indicate peri if sleep disturbances and increased urination are only certain times of month? I got my bloods done progesterone 0.45 and eostrodial 255, testosterone .5 and prolactin 200. Ive been to the gp and was just offered contraceptives.

Cortisol 310

Anyone?

The combined pill will help regulate both hormones OP, but if you feel you need more support, I'd suggest contacting a menopause specialist:

https://thebms.org.uk/find-a-menopause-specialist/