My last cycle started as the worst so far at 8, 9 and even 10 and lasted for 2 hours. An hour of relief and was back to crazy levels of pain for another 3 hours. With 5 to 6 attacks a day at 8,9,10 I was searching Google for "painless ways to kill yourself"
Thankfully, I reached this forum, where many angels reside and I now laugh at myself for having given up on life.
Love and pain free wishes.
Vipul