Hi
I went to my GP a few months ago at the end of my tether because of terrible flooding/heavy periods and PMS/PMDD that just seem to be getting worse and worse. I'm 44. I've always had difficult periods and PMS but it's been so much worse the last few years that I assume it's peri (insomnia, low mood, anxiety, irritability, weepiness, aches, etc but still reasonably regular cycle).
Having read around a bit, I managed to convince the GP to prescribe Qlaira.
I'm now on Day 1 of my period so I should take the Qlaira but I'm in the depths of PMS anxiety/brain fog and suddenly feel terrified of taking it. I haven't taken oral contraceptives for 20 years. I'm now panicking about breast cancer risk, about causing more problems by adding hormones to my already out of control hormones.
I just need someone to give me some words of encouragement.
Feeling very low and confused