I posted this in women's conditions as well, I just thought i'd try and see if I get a quicker response in here.

Alright, I had my period about a week and a half ago, but for the past couple days i've been having cramps and hot flashes, and my breasts are starting to feel tender already.. I have a sexual relationship with my boyfriend, protected of course, but i'm not on birth control as I get bad side effects from the hormones.

I'm just wondering if I could be pmsing already or if I should be worried?

I don't normally get overheated until the day before I menstruate.. So these flashes are weird to me, I wasn't bothered until my breasts hurt last night when I took my bra off to go to bed. I don't want to become paranoid over nothing.

I hope this question isn't too dumb.

Thanks.

Christa