I use anxiety meds and feel a heightened sense of anxiety during my period. i also have colon pain and struggle with normal bowels before my period.

Premenopause ?'s: In the 5th decade of a woman's life, estrogen levels are much higher than previously, since eggs require more stimulation by pituitary hormones to ovulate. The drop in estrogen just prior to ovulation and one's period is enough to cause both emotional and intestinal consequences. Ask your gyn about low dose oral bcp's, as this will certainly ease both problems considerably.