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Honestly that's pretty normal. Especially if it's been 17 months. After my 2nd mine was really bad at 6 weeks! The pill will definitely help tame the cramps and make your period lighter. I have endometriosis so I'm the queen of unfun times-of-month. Unfortunately pills either make me psycho or sick so I have to stick with la naturale. I found Always pads to be the best for me. At night I actually wear 2 and overlap them. That way EVERYTHING is covered.