If I see GP about period pain, will they just fob me off with BC?

[Aidensmum123]

I’ve had excruciating period pain since age 12. That is getting worse with every year.

it is the worst pain I have ever felt. I now cant leave the house in first day, screaming in pain and rolling around on floor blacking out.

i tried many different pain killers, mefenamic acid with paracetamol etc

nothing works much.

I really would like investigations, a scan.

but I’m worried if I see gp they’ll just put me on bc.

i don’t think I can take it because of gene that increases risk of clots, migraines, weight, family history

and the mini pill I’m very worried about depression. As I have been suicidal a year ago and severely depressed.

do you think I could talk gp into doing scan? Maybe something is going on there?

You need to see your doctor with an open mind, they may discuss it as a possibility but they won’t force you, especially if you actually carry a gene (have you been tested?) they won’t refer you unless they have done investigations first, hospitals have set rules of what to do before they accept referrals.