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Is this perimenopause?? I feel I am going crazy at times. 😢😩

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I am currently going thru many of the symptoms such as mood changes like anxiety and depression, crying spells. I feel tired all the time, no energy, fatigue, brain fog, memory problems at times, muscle aches, pains, tension, soreness (like after working out), headaches, and constipation. I have a history of both anxiety and depression from a traumatic event that took place in my life back in 2012, but now that my life is great, I have NO reason to feel this way. My Primary care physician told me it isn't perimenopause. I am not sure if I believe her. I google that word and I have most of the symptoms. The only thing I haven't experienced YET is the hot flashes. I literally feel like I'm going CRAZY! I'm only 38, but my mother went thru it around the same age I am now. I'm thinking of going to see an OB/GYN to get a second opinion. I currently have the Mirena IUD form of birth control which is known to stop your periods altogether. This is true for me. I spot occasionally but can't remember the last time I had a full blown period, at least a year. Maybe the IUD triggered the possible perimenopause because of the stopped periods/menstruation? ? Any thoughts or feedback is appreciated from anyone who reads this post. Thanks

~Rachel

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    Oh so glad you got it removed, and so glad to hear you are feeling better.  It wil take some time to get back to your normal cycles, as this synthetic progestin will have messed with your entire system.  

    Peri meno is never any fun!  But better than full blown menopause with all it's associated changes.   Get plenty of rest, a good vitamin, reduce stress wherever possible, and eat well.  Hopefully this will level some things out and get you back to something that feels more normal.    

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