Endo? PCOS? Undiagnosed.

Hello all,

I need some guidance. Long story short I’ve been seeing my PCP who does my yearly’s for me. She has recommended based on the pain, lethargic-ness, and dysmenorrhea I have with periods that I see a true OBGYN. And after many years of her saying it and me being sick of it, I think it’s time.

BUT I was hoping in the meantime some of yous could shed some light on this topic and what your thoughts are. Maybe you have similar issues? ...Basically; every month is different. And I do have IBS/IBD so that’s a struggle too. BUT what I thought was my stomach issues, I’m starting to wonder if it’s endometriosis or something similar.

When I have my period (I’m on seasonique, so thank gosh that’s only 4 times a year) I get awful cramps about where my ovaries are (yes both sides). Sometimes inside my vagina also. Cramps that feel like someone is squeezing so hard down there and headaches too sometimes. I’m usually down and out for a day or two. I also bleed pretty bad 1-2 out of my 5 period days. I’m talking large clots and all. I’ve tried OTC meds and it doesn’t do much. Sometimes in between periods I get a little crampy and have spotting. That part doesn’t phase me but my period really knocks me out for the week prior/of. Anyone experience similar instances, diagnosed or not?