Trying to connect - anyone else have similar experience? Suggestions?
Before my first online appointment Sept 2025, I was experiencing significant symptoms that worsened after ovulation, including PMDD, apathy, brain fog, memory issues, hot flashes, hair loss, fatigue, poor sleep, and ongoing mental health struggles. These symptoms would usually ease once my cycle started, and my libido would improve from around day 5 through ovulation. Relatively easy to plan around
After the initial appointment, I noticed improvement almost immediately, especially with sleep from the first day. (0.0375 est patch + 100mg progesterone at bedtime) My first luteal phase was much more manageable, with less intense symptoms, and I felt lighter with less apathy and depression. Felt relieved. Hopeful.
A few months later, symptoms gradually began returning, and I questioned whether a change in patch manufacturer may have contributed. Following my last follow-up in mid-March, my patch dose was increased (0.075 patch) while progesterone stayed the same. Since then, sleep has remained consistently good high sleep scores, but apathy has returned regardless of cycle phase. My libido is low, energy is nearly nonexistent, motivation is very poor, and even staying active feels difficult. I’ve gained a few more pounds that won’t budge. My mental health continues to fluctuate, often leaving me feeling distant and discouraged. Some days I feel like I’m carrying a weighted blanket.
At this point, I feel uncertain about continuing treatment because I am still struggling to find both meaningful relief and answers for why I have felt this way for so long and hopelessness setting in again. Any thoughts or suggestions?