Don't worry about going on about this, I understand heeps and bounds!! I had awful cramps as a teen. I'd be forcfully doubled up. My doc gave me a medicine just for menstraul cramps. Too bad I don't remember the name of it! Oh well. Sometime pain relievers aren't enough, sometimes you need something to stop the cramps. Thats what the med I had did. Instead of worrying about the next period, start looking for ways to ease the cramps. There are holistic ways to help the cramps that DO work. Just remember , when you start a new holistic/herb treatment go slowly. Don't do high dosages and take only as much as you need to help. And complain anytime you need to! I'm always happy to lend an ear!!