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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I get you.
I definitely had PMDD. 
BCPs, even low dose, can make anxiety and depression worse. It feels like this possibility is something health professionals gloss over, but these hormones can really mess you up. It seems like Hormonal BC is prescribed out of convenience more than actually improving womens’ health.

I had a uterine ablation several years ago at age 40. It was easy, and life-changing and I wish I’d done it sooner. Obviously it does not truly eliminate menstrual cycles, but makes them easier to deal with. I attribute my increased overall health and mood can be partially attributed to the fact that I am not bleeding like a stuck pig for several days out of every month.

Also, SSRIs can make matters worse especially with sex drive, which is important in a relationship! I’m a lesbian and my last partner used SSRIs and they really effed up her drive.

I’m 43 now and starting to fee a few possibly peri menopause changes, but overall, things are good.

My magic formula is: the ablation (not bleeding!), low dose Wellbutrin (I take about half of what is prescribed, since I’m sensitive), micro dose of hydroxyzine at night helps turn off anxious thoughts at night and pushes me over the edge so I can sleep all night. Sleep is super important. As long as I am getting enough sleep, the moods caused by my cycle are much easier to deal with. That, and limiting to 1 cup of coffee per day and limited alcohol consumption. [/quote]

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