Why do women have to suffer with periods?

I HATE having my period and I fear I will never get used to it. The anxiety before it comes, anticipating the cramps and overall discomfort. People tell me I physically look ill when I'm on. It's just not fair. 2 weeks out of EVERY month, women have to go through this bs and I'm so over it. One week of PMS, one week of the actual period. We only get 2 fully good weeks a month. That's madness!!I

It's unfair that I would have to alter my body with either medication or a medical procedure to reverse it and there's a slew of side effects If I went that route.

I'm also child free by choice and celibate so it's really just torture for me all around.

Please tell me I'm not alone in this.