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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: LuLuLu72 on July 09, 2024, 06:28:56 PM

Title: No period for 4 months but today it started
Post by: LuLuLu72 on July 09, 2024, 06:28:56 PM

Hello

I have been steadily counting the months down to M day not feeling great ( anxiety, low mood ) and today my period started and I have been feeling awful all day. Extreme anxiety almost panic attack level and low mood. I have recently lowered my Oestrogel from 3 to 2 pumps as I was finding 3 made matters worse. Has anyone else experienced this awful PMS after quite a long break from periods?

Grateful for any info xx

Title: Re: No period for 4 months but today it started
Post by: CLKD on July 09, 2024, 06:31:19 PM

My periods waxed and waned for several years.  Would miss some months, then they would come back  ::).

I was advised to eat every 3 hours to help anxiety surges, 24/7.  As hormone levels rise and fall 3 pumps may B too much for a while.  Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use.

Title: Re: No period for 4 months but today it started
Post by: LuLuLu72 on July 09, 2024, 06:34:38 PM

Thanks so much for your swift response! Yes definitely feel worse with high oestrogen. My Estradiol went from 1969 to 74 in just a few weeks. The high readings were on 3 pumps so 2 is better for sure. Symptom diary really helps  :D