KP,

This is a BIG one!! I was dx perimenopausal 2 months ago. I have had symptoms since I was 32. I am now 35. I have thyroid problems and the like. My son is 14 now and my partner and I (we have been together for 5 years) REALLY wanted to have a baby together. I have been told that if I am even able to conceive, it will likely kill me or damage my child. Very, very painful realisation. I am lucky that I had my son at such a young age or I may never have been able to have children! For you, do you take the bull by the horns and do it or hold off? I cannot answer that. There are many extenuating circumstances in your situation. I wish I could help you more as I really feel your dilemma.......

As for ECT, have you had it before? As far as I know it will only work in the depressive phases of Bipolar(Don't know about bipolarII) or chronic depression. I do not know enough about it.......

Sorry babe, haven't been very helpful, but I hope you get the answers that you need.......I am happy to talk more if you wish.....