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Short, Heavy Periods & Severe Cramps: What’s the Problem?

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Britta92919101
Britta92919101

Hi, I am a 17 year old girl and I have been experiencing sever period symptoms for the past three years. I got my period in 7th grade but the severe pain did not start until 8th grade. My periods used to last 6-7 days but this past year and a half, they are only 3 days. I have always had a heavy flow but since my cycle has only lasted 3 days, I get large blood clots and have to change my pad approximately ever hour to two hours. I have always had extremely painful cramps during the first 24 hours that cannot be subsided with painkillers. The cramps cause me to throw up. The severe cramps only last 1-1 days however. My mom won't let me go on birth control and I've been perscribed naproxen which didn't work either. I am wondering if I may have endo? I constnatly have to mssis a day of school every month which is extremely annoying.

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