It's so lovely to be in good company with other women who are also taking an unwanted ride on the rollercoaster of hormones.
I have often noticed a shift in cfs the week before my period, but it is not totally consistent. I often feel swamped with sleepiness.( more than usual) the week before.and am usually better after.the first two days of the period- apart from the last day when I get a migraine!
. I am 47 and am perimenopausal. For me, progesterone cream is really helpful- I can't tolerate the side effects of the pill, so don't want to take HRT unless I have to.
Between being a teenager ( and possibly having a mum crazy with menopause.),trying not to get pregnant, PMS, trying to get pregnant, perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause.....I just wonder when there is a time in our lives when we are NOT defined by hormones.?