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PMS or Premenopausal?

I really need some input here before I run to the doctor. I am experiencing severe cramps, fatigue, headaches, changes in bowel habits, bad mood swings (crying, suicide, pissed off, the whole bit) all of this has been going on for almost two weeks and I still have not started. I had my tubes tied in January of 07. I am pretty regular too, I have been tracking my cycle. Here in the last few months though it has been like this, now I have noticed all of it getting progressively worse. When I do finally start, I pass big clots and cramp really bad for about a day. Then, all is well with the world and I bleed for about 5-6 days and then I return to sanity.
I guess my question is: IS THIS NORMAL? Should I be this miserable for this long?? I am 38 years old. I have never had children or an abnormal pap, however, my Mother and all of her sisters had total hysterectomies in their early 30's due to endometriosis and cysts. Someone asked me if I was premenopausal. I have no idea. Is this something I should go to the doctor about? Thanks in advance for any replies.
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Thank you. I cannot stand this much longer. I didn't find out about my family history until yesterday and it made me think. I also heard that a regular pap will not detect endo. I will do some more research on endo and cysts. I just thought 38 was a little young to be experiencing premenopause. Thanks!!
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It could be ovarian cysts, endometriosis or a fibroid. The best way to know for sure is to see the doctor. S/he may want to do a vaginal ultrasound. Considering your family history it would be a good idea to see what's going on.
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