Anxiety worse around ovulation

pinupbollinger

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Joined : Mar 2013

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Posted 3/29/2013 10:02 PM (GMT 0)

I have noticed that my anxiety seems to be worse around ovulation time. Does this happen to anyone else? I am new here and trying to understand things. I am 37 and also have Fibrocystic Breast Disease. The FBD causes alot of chest pain around ovulation and my period as well. Hormones?

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 3/30/2013 2:30 PM (GMT 0)

Hi P.U.B. and welcome!

Definitely hormones factor into anxiety. Those (females) who already deal with anxiety can end up with increased symptoms during menstruation/ovulation. However, even though who don't suffer anxiety on a regular basis can find themselves having monthly issues with is.

I also have FBD. I find that my symptoms with this, as well as anxiety really vary from month to month. They can both be pronounced, and I can feel pretty miserable...or I can struggle with one or the other.

Some months it can be really significant breast pain, and no anxiety...but this time it is flipped....keeps us guessing!;p

We have a lot of threads on anxiety and menstruation/hormones. You can do a search and read more if you'd like. (search button/tool bar/ upper right...key words anxiety/hormones/period, etc.)

Please continue to post with us if you find it helpful. This is an understanding and supportive place.:)

Scaredy Cat

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