Take period pains seriously. It could be endometriosis

The condition involves severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding during periods, and could cause infertility if not treated.

Nineteen-year-old Ekta suffers from excruciating pain during her periods. It is far beyond the usual pain and cannot be managed with medication–she’s tried that multiple times. Taking one dose of Meftal (a period pain medication) is never enough. The pain is debilitating most of the time.