I had a hysterectomy 6 years ago. It was the best thing. My periods were so bad I would vomit, curl up in pain, and just want to die. Now life is good. There are so many things available now to help women who really suffer. Schedule time with your Dr. and let him/her know just how hard it is for you. See what they have to offer..I know we don't like to have to go to a Dr. for this kind of thing, but rather one visit to a Dr. opposed to month after month of misery.