Am I pregnant or is it premenopause?

My own personal hell

I am close in age and I am definitely in perimenopause. I have lots of lovely symptoms. Is anything else going on besides the delayed period?

I had a shooting pain in one nipple for about 48 hours but that's about it.

I'm too scared to look up the perimenopause symptoms.

My first and only baby was born prematurely and passed away a few months ago

What symptoms do you have, Kim?

And are you still fertile as it's not the menopause?

Just looked at symptoms and I have a fair few

I was supposed to start IUI this month

Pure hell

I used to have really regular every 28 day periods. Now I am usually either a couple days late or a few days early. I have hot flashes, irritability and low mood after ovulation, fatigue, and hormonal acne on my chin. I also get spotting and I never had that before. I never really suffered from PMS, but I am definitely not reacting well to the hormonal shifts with this. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. 💔 I am still having periods, they just aren’t as regular as they had been…so I think I am still fertile. I have been having perimenopause symptoms for about 18 months.

@Kim thanks, Kim,x

I wouldn’t give up! Even if it’s Perimenopause. It is often a gradual process. Some women are In perimenopause for 8-10 years before Menopause.

@Kim I am sinking in despair but will keep going. Thanks, though - it's important to be reminded you don't go infertile overnight ♥️

You're late because you're anxious and overthinking it. Happens to me all the time, especially when I was ttc. Late for no reason. Came as soon as I found a different hyper focus. Hope you can settle your mind and your body 🫂

@Heidi will try!