Period pain. Could it be endometriosis?

These sound like pretty normal things to have during a period. Everyone has different symptoms and at different levels. I don't think you have anything to worry about. I get pack pains and pains in my butt every period, but they fluctuate in intensity and duration. I'm pretty sure you're all good. Take a beep breath, you're fine.

I get that but when it's bad I literally can't move. It happened while I was on holiday and I spent 2 days stuck in a caravan as every time I stood up I felt faint. I'm not sure though, I'll try this new medication but I feel like tbe doctors just don't care enough to get me properly checked out.

Is this only during your period or all the time?

I get sharp pains that are bearable randomly throughout the cycle but the weakness and really paid pains during my period. Im planning on doing nursing next year and can't imagine how its gonna work if im on a period.

It sounds like it could potentially be endometriosis, I haave similar symptoms and am also having real difficulty getting the doctors to send me for an ultrasound. Unfortunately there is so much still not known and understood about hormonal conditions which is why the average endo diagnosis is around 8 years or something ridiculous (
Really feel for you as I know how difficult it is constantly, and you’re more than welcome to pm me on here if you want a chat xx

Once again, I would suggest researching PMDD, I had severe pain that would have been the equivalent to Endo hence it is so difficult to diagnose but it's definitely worth it just to do some research. Sometimes paracetamol and ibuprofen isn't enough and I have to take cocodamol for my cramps but since getting a proper diagnosis and prescription I've had so much relief from what it was before

Hey guys. This is a bit random but I'm not sure where else to ask...
I've had stomach aches for as long as I remember, some periods aren't too bad but some are, and the pain in each period is starting to become regularly worse. I've been to the doctors countless times, being told its appendicitis, IBS and just normal periods and that I'll grow out of it. I've recently been put on the pill which has been helping due to it basically getting rid of my periods although I have had 2 irregular periods that lasted for 3 weeks each and the pain was excrutiating. I've just spoken to the gp today and she was very reluctant to send me for a scan so has given me naproxen for when I need it. I want her to address the underlying cause as I'm worried that the pain is not normal as when I have it I am unable to function. I feel sick, weak, have stabbing pains in my bottom and of course the stomach and back pains - these seem to be endo symptoms yet they don't want to check? Has anyone else had this problem and is it sorted yet and it's honestly so draining, I'm only 17 and this has been going on since I was 13 and I haven't got anywhere? Thanks in advance xx

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is something that does actually exists and sounds more likely what you may have than basic PMS - it's similar but a lot more severe, I would recommend you research the symptoms and criteria, as PMS is an inconvenience whereas PMDD is much more severe. It causes dysfunctioning physically and psychologically and due to its chronic nature classifies as a disability. Therefore, if you think it may be that then please do push to have something done about it because I've been there and its really a really damaging disorder. As far as I know it's cause by an imbalance in hormones and how they function, particularly reproductive hormones such as progesterone. Hope this helps

sorry to hear you are having a hardtime!
I haven't experienced problems like yours but even if diagnosed endometriosis has no cure and is difficult to treat.
Hormone treatments like the pill are used to help control endometriosis if that is any comfort to you. Also, in the first few months of the pill, irregular bleeding does happen, but should get better once you have been on it for a while (~6months+)

It might be worth talking to your GP about trying some other hormone treatments, like the implant?
The other main options available to you would be surgery, and even these aren't permanent solutions

Yeah it could be this. I think the symptoms cross over so its hard to know for sure. In an ideal world I'd have an ultrasound and everything to check for endo and then i guess they could rule that out but they cant do that. Ill try this new medication to see if its any good though thanks

I'm not a doctor, but I think it's safe to say that it's not endometriosis. This is constant, not just on your period.
I would do some research into things that help with severe period pains. I looked up naproxen and it has 'black box' warnings, which are the worst ones. It also has a really long list of side effects. I'd do some research into both the drug and other solutions before you decide what you want to start putting into your body.