i am 42 and the older I get, with each period - especially the PMS part of it, I get bad flu like symptoms one that concerns me most is the fact that I get light headed and I need to lay down to rest in order to get better. I also am affected by more sensitivity to getting irritated- less patience, lack of concentration, headaches, skin turns into a mess, more gassy and bloated..... I am basically at the mercy of this and I am not functioning the way I should be and I am wanting to know how to get help in order to having this stop interfering with my family and my job. The extreme exhaustion and other things I describe my doctor says are mainly caused by my ovaries, which are other wise healthy as far as I know. I was thinking If I would get a hysterectomy that all my problems would go away if I no longer would get a period.... any input is greatly appreciated as I am wanting to make a change soon.