Signs of excess inflammation during your cycle are breakouts, headache and dizziness, muscle and joint pain, diarrhea or nausea, pelvic pain and mood swings

Signs of a possible hormone imbalance are irregular, light, or very heavy periods, hair loss, vaginal dryness or pain with intercourse, hot flashes or night sweats and abnormal (for you) facial hair growth

Period pain is not normal. If you experience chronic pain with your cycle that impacts your life, it is important that you speak with your health care provider. That doesn't mean you have to suffer in the mean time.