Withdrawal symptoms and menstrual cycle

I’ve noticed a pattern where my withdrawal symptoms seem to get worse/‘come back’ when menstrual cycle beings. I was wondering if this is the case for other women? Any information about it would be great!

 

 

Aha

Very common.

There is a support group for hormonal issues you could check out, it's just a thread so you don't have to start a new topic, just jump in with your question.  Its located here: http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=101977.0

all I know is that it is the rise in progesterone during my period that puts me into a depression for a couple days. After that I seem to lift out of it. It definitely exacerbates things. WD has made my period last longer, but i Know that can change too. I've been doing a daily log to track mood changes for months and got my hormones done by a naturopath - but she wasn't benzo-wise so didn't know how benzos can mess with hormones - I found all this out about benzos and hormones after I had seen her. It's journey ...

Yes, the changes in our hormones definitely influence withdrawal symptoms. My symptoms are always worst right before I start my cycle and sometimes a few days at the beginning of my cycle.

 

https://w-bad.org/bzdsandwomen/

You might find the above link helpful, it explains benzos and female hormones in more detail.