So, my period has been progressively getting worse and worse each time it comes around. I've gotten to the point of feeling like I will pass out or throw up, and there has been times where I cannot get out of bed because of migraines and cramps. Last month, it was late by a little over a week (from what I assume was the extreme stress I had because of exams and school in general), but it came and lasted its normal amount of time (5-7 days). Today it began and it is extremely heavy. So much so that I bled through the underwear and shorts I was wearing, I've always had pretty heavy periods, but this is the worst I've ever had by far. Would birth control help with the pain along with the heaviness as well?