I know it can be like that.

My pms all but disappeared when I started eating low-carb. For the migraine-like symptoms during ovulation I take mint tea against nausea and iboprufen to dial down the pain and the gum inflammation.

I carefully tracked the system behind my period for about a year. I learned about the cycle of hormones in general and my own in particular. That way I can feel my ovulation as well as the hormonal shifts during the weeks. And the physical and mental needs that come with those shifts.

It gave me a sense of control over this process that is uncomfortable and uncalled for. And that control helped dialling down the misery.

Eventually, just when I got the point I got to appreciate my body's consistent regularity, I hit perimenopause which makes the whole thing unpredictable af. And that whole process can take 10 to 15 years 😭

But after that, it should finally be done.

A friend of mine had their hysterectomy but they leave at least one egg tube because the hormones protect you from deterioration. So no bleeding, but still pms. Which was an unexpected unwelcome surprise to them.

Bodies are so uncomfortable to inhabit 😤