ok...i'm not on birth control...i have severe pains and cramps only around the time of my period...which is regular...every 3rd week for 6-7 days. i get gasy and it hurts...i sometimes have diarrea and stuff...its not nice...i might have IBS or i'm lactose intolerent...i'm going to the doctors to get this checked out...do you think he'll (the doctor) will prescribed birth control? %-)