I'm pretty sure this is some hormonal thing, but I need someone to explain it to me. I'm 47 and every other month so far my period is about 2 weeks late. Before this every month I would gain about 3lbs with tom, never retained water otherwise that I noticed. For about 6 months the water retention has been about 7lbs and even my face swells up. Then my period didn't start, but the water weight would come off, then my period would be 2 weeks late and I swell up again. I've gained and lost 7lbs twice in one month, seemingly hormonal related. Completely depressed and almost don't want to weigh anymore.

Why is this happening and how do I fix it? How long is it going to go on? Are there any other women with this here?