New here & feeling shell-shocked… please help!
41F here. I guess it’s my turn to enter this phase of life.
Everything was going along swimmingly until the last few months, pretty much starting on my 41st birthday, I noticed my boobs being pretty sore at random times during the month. I had just started iron supplements, which people say can also cause breast tenderness, so i chalked it up to that.
I discontinued iron two months ago though.
Now this last period has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. My breasts became excruciatingly painful starting 5 days before. It’s only settling down 4 days into the period. Like I’ve actually been in agony.
I’ve also seen way more clots than I ever had before.
I guess this must be peri.
I know we’re all different but I’d appreciate any words of support or advice.
I’ve been recovering from a chronic illness and was still holding out hope that maybe I could still meet someone and have kids.
Maybe it was never a realistic thought but it seems like the chances are gone now. Especially bc I’m not totally recovered yet.
I’d really appreciate any and all advice. What can I expect? Are there any of these home testing kit things you’d recommend to try to figure out my ovarian reserve and fertility?
Thank you.