Okay ladies serious topic here. Back when I was 14 and started my period my typical symptoms were nonexistent until i started, then cramps for the first day, and that’s it. As I’ve gotten older the symptoms of pms and my period combined seemed to get worse and worse every month. I am now experiencing pms symptoms typically a week ahead of time (sometimes even sooner) such as tummy trouble, light cramping, severely tender breasts for 5-7 days at least, and major mood swings. Then, once I start I’m having severe cramps for the first day. These are hit and miss with each period, but the intensity of my cramps has gone way up since I first started. They are sometimes so bad that the max amount of OTC painkillers doesn’t make a difference, and I’m left lying in bed crying all day. Does anyone have any possible explanations to why my symptoms have gotten so much worse over time? Is it health related? Is this simply what happens as you get older? Is there something I can do??