Hello. I am a 33yr old African American female. I used to have irregular periods ever since I was about 12; bleed for 2wks, or go 2 months without a period. About 5yrs ago I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts. The doctor got rid of what she could but left the one on my left ovary, stating the position of it would require surgery for removal. I was on birth control pills for a over a year but those things made me nauseous EVERYTIME. BUT, for about the past two years running, my periods have been right on time every 25 to 30 dys and ALWAYS last only 5 dys; without taking any medication. I can just about predict the start and the end. However, my periods are usually extremely painful around day 2. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being horrible) usually 4.8. I usually vomit, sometimes have a cold sweat, and am doubled over in pain. This last about 24-36 hrs. I have to miss work for about three of those five days. After the 5 days is up I'm gold until the next period. I don't spot between periods at all. I do have wet panties as if I've been sweating down there, not heavy, just enough to wear a pantyliner. Also, to my shame, I am about 85lbs overweight. But I did lose about 1-2lbs and my last period was not so bad. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being horrible) it was about 3.5. I know the pain I experience during my period is not normal, but I am wondering if I have developed some kind of condition, bigger ovarian cysts, endometriosis, pcos, endometrial cancer or something worse. OR are my periods normal and I just have REALLY bad cramps and need to keep losing weight?