I had the same problem as a young girl. No one ever suggested the pill for me. No idea why. I used to miss at least 1 day of school a month. I was so miserable. Out of desperation one day, I took one of my brother's back spasm pills (Flexeril). (Afterall, the uterus is a muscle). Ahhhh, sweet relief! What a difference. I only took 1 a month unless the cramps were especially bad. They did tend to make me a little drowsy but at least I wasn't groaning in pain.