Is this type of menstrual pain normal?

Question

I get pain in these areas every month on my period. It is severe at times to the point where I can only curl up and take deep breaths. I am wondering if I should see a doctor. Also when I go to the restroom the bottom three circles get so severe that I shake and can’t move until it eases off.

Answer

I used to get really bad cramps too. I wouldn’t survive without ibuprofen, it legit felt like labor even though I don’t know how labor feels. If I didn’t take a painkiller early enough, I wouldn’t be able to function and ball my eyes out in bed. It’s probably not normal but I never went to a doctor for it because all they can do is put you on birth control, and I didn’t want any more hormonal imbalances in my body. Once I switched to a cup (mine is Lili Cup One), cramps gradually reduced, or it’s just because I’m getting older (I’m 22).

Is this type of menstrual pain normal?

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