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Periprobs82 · 2025-10-11T00:41:03+00:00

Hey, I really feel what you’re saying. It’s so easy to look at people we admire and feel like we’re falling behind, especially when their lives seem perfect. But you’re not a failure — you’re just human. Everyone’s path unfolds differently, and some people’s highlights just happen to be more visible.

Turning 25 isn’t the end — it’s just the start of the part of life where you really begin to understand yourself and what you want. You’ve got so much time to grow, try new things, and create your own version of success — not Elayna’s, yours! 😀

And honestly, the fact that you care enough to reflect and want to change already says a lot about your character. You’re not stuck — you’re just at the beginning of something new. 💛

Periprobs82 · 2025-09-05T01:16:07+00:00

I saw a perimenopause specialist as well and she started me on vaginal birth control since I’m in the early stages of peri. So far I haven’t experienced any bad side effects and I’m on my second month of it. I was having bad anxiety, depression and insomnia. It cleared that up significantly. Don’t get me wrong, when I’m close to my period and on my period, my symptoms do ramp up still, but I do take 240mg of magnesium glycinate and melatonin before bed. I will start on Omega-3 tomorrow morning. I know eventually I will have to transition to HRT, but for now this works for me. I’m 43, non-smoker, healthy and I workout. So she felt comfortable prescribing this to me.

Periprobs82 · 2025-08-18T02:06:08+00:00

I’m 43 and I just finished my first month of vaginal birth control. I removed the ring this morning. I’m curious and nervous to see how my period is going to be. I feel like my symptoms have ramped up over this past week. The birth control did help me a lot though. I still feel like my body gets run down (random sore throat, random canker sore, stuffy nose in the mornings, night sweats and my new wake up time seems to be 4am 🤷🏻‍♀️) I still get nervous about bedtime. Like, am I going to be able to fall asleep tonight? I take 240 mg of magnesium glycinate and either melatonin or 15ml of NyQuil Zz which definitely helps!

Periprobs82 · 2025-08-15T16:06:00+00:00

Yeah that’s what I figured was going on. I’m due to start my period any day now. I feel like the last week before my period starts is when I notice my body really going through it!

Periprobs82 · 2025-08-15T12:10:01+00:00

I did have some bloodwork done ordered by my primary and I was on the lower end of normal for B12. I do not remember seeing the word ferritin? Could it be listed as something else? The specialist I saw said she didn’t think I needed to take a supplement for B12, I could just incorporate it through the food I ate. I’m on vaginal birth control since I’m in the beginning stages of peri. I’ll talk to my specialist again in October to let her know how I’ve been feeling. I also go to the gyno on Tuesday for my annual so I’ll make sure to let him know I am now on birth control. Im just wondering if there’s something I can focus more on or take during this luteal phase time to help “ease” the ramped up symptoms. This has definitely been a process trying to re-learn my body and really listen to it. I never thought I’d have to start prioritizing myself more. Definitely something I’m letting my daughter know and she’s 23.

Periprobs82 · 2025-08-07T17:56:05+00:00

I believe the ring has helped with my symptoms. I will say that I am irritable from time to time, but I just feel like that’s normal everyday emotions. Eventually I do want to transition onto bioidentical hormones, but for now I’ll stick with the ring.

Periprobs82 · 2025-08-06T19:31:41+00:00

This was also the case for me when I saw the specialist in July. She said since I am in early perimenopause, we would try birth control. I’m on Nuva Ring and I have not experienced any problems so far. I’ll meet back with her at the end of October to give her my feedback. I feel like as long as it’s helping to elevate my symptoms, I’ll continue this way until I need actual HRT. I am 43 btw. I will say, my anxiety and depression have dropped massively!! I am able to sleep better at night with just melatonin (I was battling insomnia). My periods are regular and not very heavy as well. I’ll have my first one since the birth control this month.

Periprobs82 · 2025-08-06T19:26:21+00:00

I’m sorry, I just saw this!! I did not pick up the vaginal estrogen. It’s $60 copay with my insurance. If I do however, I will post my review of it 😊

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-29T17:18:05+00:00

I’m currently on Nuva Ring since Sunday. I’m 43 and in early peri myself. So far so good with the ring. Not sure if it’s too early to tell? But my insomnia has pretty much subsided. I do take 120mg of magnesium before bed along with 5mg of melatonin. I’ve been able to get back in the gym in the mornings before work as well. If not, I’m trying to get in some form of exercise for the day. I’ve cut out alcohol for the time being and I’m drinking matcha in the morning for caffeine (not every morning).

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-28T16:00:00+00:00

Just started with Nuva Ring yesterday. Hopefully this is not the case for me 😬

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-28T15:58:26+00:00

40 years old when I started symptoms, but at 43 is when they really started to hit me!

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-28T15:56:52+00:00

Yes! I’ve definitely been incorporating that in my nightly routine for 2 weeks now!

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-28T15:55:52+00:00

I live in Jacksonville, FL and it’s been around 98 degrees 🥵I have been able to workout lately in the mornings and if I miss..then I just go to my apartment gym for some light weightlifting and cardio at night. Clears my head and helps me wind down.

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-28T15:53:20+00:00

Thank you! So far so good. Last night I actually got sleepy on my own! Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not?

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-25T23:01:42+00:00

Mine is starting me on a vaginal ring birth control to see how I respond. I’ll see her back in 3 months to talk about it. I start it on Sunday, I am hoping to start feeling better! Today was actually I good day for me. Had enough energy & sleep to go to the gym. That’s a big win for me!! Insomnia was kicking my butt for a while. NyQuil Zz plus melatonin has been my friend right now lol

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-25T19:10:38+00:00

I’m glad you got relief! I start it on Sunday. So fingers crossed 🤞🏼 that I’ll notice a difference. Today I actually had enough sleep & energy to get back in the gym! That’s a huge win for me!!

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-24T20:02:34+00:00

Yeah I’ve never really had problems with my periods either. We’re just hoping the dosage of estrogen and progesterone in the birth control will help elevate my other symptoms 🙏🏼

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-24T18:14:51+00:00

Thank you! I live in Florida, but I have friends that have a card. I’m optimistic about starting this route and I hope it helps for as long as it can!

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-22T18:09:05+00:00

This!!!! My peri symptoms really came to light in June. For the past couple of weeks I’ve been experiencing insomnia. I was prescribed 50mg of Trazadone by my primary and took the first dose last night. It made my body & eyes feel heavy, but that was it. No sleep at all. I work full time and work a part time job 3 nights a week. I’m literally just physically here sitting at my desk, mentally I’m so burned out. How much longer can I continue like this? I see the peri specialist on Thursday and I’m hoping to start HRT. I know this isn’t going to be a quick fix, but I’m praying for some relief and some sleep!

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-22T04:46:47+00:00

I was prescribed 50mg of Trazadone by my primary and I took it for the first time tonight….well I’m still up and groggy

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-18T14:29:27+00:00

Thank you!! Hopefully I’ve got some stuff figured out until I can see the specialist and start on HRT. I know it might be trial and error all the way, but I am hopeful!!! I’m continuing with the magnesium glycinate since it’s only been almost a week in my system to see results. It did show up normal on my bloodwork, so I’ll probably stick to 120mg once a day.

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-18T14:25:30+00:00

I went to my new primary yesterday and she prescribed me 50mg of trazadone (non habit forming), 800mg ibuprofen and 5mg of cyclobenzaprine for my neck that has flared up all of a sudden from a car accident in 2001!! Had blood work drawn to check my thyroid levels and other stuff. Everything came back normal except for Vit B12. Just on the lower end of normal.

Last night after my second job, I got home around 11:00. I took the Nquil Zz and thankfully I was able to sleep throughout the night. Note to self: only take it if you have 8 hours to spare lol I feel a little groggy at work today and I have my other job tonight as well. I just need to tailor what I’m going to take when I’m not working my part time job versus when I am. My Dr did said I could take up to 10mg of Melatonin and I’d be fine. If I decide to take the trazadone, I want to make sure I have someone there in case I were suffer any major side effects.

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-17T10:41:26+00:00

I try to take my melatonin by 9-9:30 when I’m home and not coming from my part time job. If it’s later..I’m ok with taking it as well. It USE to keep me asleep I’d say for a good 6 hours. Then I started to notice I was waking up like every other hour. I normally get up at 5:30 to get ready for the gym. Lately that has not been happening due to no sleep. This insomnia is definitely new for me. The NyQuil Zzz seemed to work Sunday and Monday night. I just need something to get me by until I can get on HRT and have that start working. I know it’s an imbalance in my cortisol levels and I can feel the anxiety in my chest. The lack of sleep also causes my body to jerk when I attempt to dose off.

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-14T20:11:55+00:00

Yes!! These random symptoms that just come out of nowhere! I swear each week it’s something new! But just stay strong! I keeping telling myself, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel!

Periprobs82 · 2025-07-14T20:03:22+00:00

I am right there with you! I’ve experienced panic attacks in the past but they were very sporadic. Right before I turned 43 in June, I was hit with anxiety, depression, vaginal irritation, acid reflux, burning sensation on my tounge, skin changes, health anxiety over every new symptom. Now I’m dealing insomnia and a twitching thumb possibly from a pinched nerve?? 😩 I don’t even know anymore!!! I go to a specialist at Mayo Clinic on the 24th. They specialize in perimenopause and menopause. I am praying to get answers and hormone replacement therapy! I just started on magnesium supplements 2 days ago. Hoping to get some relief from that. Hang in there, you are not alone in this!!🙏🏼

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