Natural Health: I feel anxious and find it difficult to concentrate before my periods

"The balance between progesterone and oestrogen shifts once we reach our mid-30s, which often causes changes to our pre-menstrual symptoms and menstrual cycle. This shift can appear as anxiety, irritability, and brain fog."

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023 - 02:00

Megan Sheppard

I’m in my mid-30s and have heavy periods. In the days before I menstruate I feel anxious and find it difficult to concentrate. I also seem to gain weight. All my symptoms usually disappear by day four of the period. What would you suggest?

The balance between progesterone and oestrogen shifts once we reach our mid-30s, which often causes changes to our pre-menstrual symptoms and menstrual cycle. This shift can appear as anxiety, irritability, and brain fog.