So my doc has given me pain meds and anxiety meds for my time of the month IF I need them. I have endomitriosis, and the pain sometimes is inreal....but the med's help... but does anyone use a natural substitute they have found that works? Essential oils...etc etc? I'd prefer not to take pain meds over a long pd of time. Gonna start trying for kids this year so surgery is a last resort for me at this point ....