I am so glad that you told your pdoc and that she heard you. I am glad that thing is out of you. They are great devices unless they fail in which they are horrible. It shouldn't have hurt to come out so that's another sign it was the problem.

I hope you have someone who can work with you on the PMDD. If nothing else push for hysterectomy. My dr. told me she has no explanation for this but even when the ovaries are intact the hormone effects go away and you don't have "PMS" or any signs that you would have your period if you had a uterus. It's bizarre but true. I asked if she thought all the rest was in the head and she said absolutely not but that something changes and that it had for her as well (she'd apparently also had a young hysterectomy). The only sign I get ever of hormone fluctuations might be 1 day of slightly sore breasts and that can be from my AP.

You matter. Don't ever doubt it.