I had it all the time over the 15 or so years that I was on the pill. I didn't realize that it wasn't the norm, but I never thought twice about it. I figured that most women had these problems because of hormonal problems, anyway.
I can remember the pain used to get so bad the weekend before my period that I wouldn't be able to wear a regular bra during that time, only a sports bra or something. It was always very annoying to me.