Ive always had heavy periods, had stomach cramps when I was younger and then grew out of them. However since having dd1 7 years ago, the first day or so of my period is effectively a write-off. The pain in my vagina is horrendous- it genuinely feels like someone has kicked me and left their shoe in there. I get other pains as well in my tummy and my back too. I can't stand for long periods of time either. I take ibuprofen and it usually takes the edge off of it. By day 2 of my period, its all gone and Im fine. My pain threshold is pretty good tbh so I don't think this is me being a wuss.
Is this a thing?! I feel slightly ridiculous going to see a doctor because it is only for one day but bloody hell it hurts for that one day!