i'm going to see my GP about period pains, but i don't know what to sa!


Question: I'm going to see my GP about period pains, but i don't know what to say?
basically i get really bad period pains, and annoyingly, i always come on my period at about 3am. what this means is that i can't take painkillers as soon as i feel the pain starting to try and combat it, the first i know of my period is when i wake up at about half 3 in agony. then, i have to take 2 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen immediately, then wait for about an hour, or up to two hours, in horrible horrible pain until i can fall back asleep. the pain hasn't gone away, i just get back to sleep eventually cos i'm so tired. the problem is that the pain is getting worse recently and i absolutely dread my period. i can't get up to make a hot water bottle or take a bath, its too painful, and its starting to interfere with my everyday life. i just don't know what to do anymore, i've got exams coming up and i can't be doing with being awake at half 5 when i have to get up at half six for school. i'm only 15. i've made an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow but i just don't know what to say.. i don't really know what i want her to do. i don't want her to do tests for fibroids or endiotrimitus or whatever that word is for that thing that causes period pains. i don't really think industrial strength painkillers are what i need since i can't take them till the pain is well underway. i just want my period gone.. but going on the contraceptive pill would still mean having periods, unless its that other pill, and it all just seems a bit drastic.

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Hi Smurph..
Your doctor may not go down the investigative route just yet as your only 15. If they suggest going on the pill I'd seriously consider it, your periods regulate to in and around 28 days, the cramping and pms are virtually reduced to nothing in comparison to what you have now. I was put on it at 16 (along time ago....!) and it sorted me out big time.

Best of luck tomorrow, get back on (in additional details) and let us know.x

I had the same issue as you so I know where you're coming from. It was during my A Levels that I finally went to see a doctor and I wasn't too keen on going on the pill either so I was given Mefenamic Acid (it's not actually an acid) and it reduces the pain a lot and also makes periods lighter. It's not a hormonal treatment like the pill and you only take it during your period. You could even take it the day before you start to bleed (if your periods are regular and you know when you're going to start bleeding) so that it starts to work before hand.
As for the actual appointement, are you seeing a female doctor? This made it much easier for me and you'd be surprised at how nice they'll be if they sence you're a little unsure of what you're asking for. Just see where the conversation goes!

Me :)


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