Why have my periods been so brutal?

My whole "big girl" life, my periods have been annoying but pretty much painless. This was up until about 4 months ago. They've recently become absolutely the worst pain ever. They are really kicking my ass. Why is this? Is it normal? Did it happen to any of you? Do I just eat a bowl of ibuprofen and move on or visit the doctor? 

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