Peri menopause?

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I think I am perimenopausal and it is causing a problem as my OCD seems to be getting worse. I have a resurfacing of my previous OCD thoughts which historically caused me most problems when pregnant.

Can this be the reason my OCD has surfaced again? I’m scared of going back to that very dark place.

Thought please or any one else’s experiences?
Thank you x

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