CRAMPED
Kate DowneyOne nerd’s quest to find out why we know next to nothing about period pain. Tired of suffering from "death cramps" with no diagnosis for 20 years, Kate Downey has to look for her own answers. She interviews top doctors and researchers, and delves into topics from Greek history to sitcoms to TikTok wellness scams, all to figure out why menstrual pain is so often dismissed and untreated. What she fi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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When Riven first got her period at age 10, the debilitating cramps weren't even the worst part. Instead, she felt completely out of control for the first day or two of her period, sometimes sobbing for hours, sometimes losing time. But the scariest s... more
Today we have a guest episode from another excellent science-based podcast: Sex Ed with DB!
What even is testosterone -- and why do so many menopausal women swear by it? DB and her mom Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt dive into a recent New York Times articl... more
We know Viagra (sildenafil citrate) as a treatment for...one specific male problem. But a 2013 study showed it could potentially be SHOCKINGLY effective for dysmenorrhea. So what happened in that study? Why would a boner pill work for period pain? an... more
You've heard MY diagnosis and treatment story - now I'm handing the mic over to other people who have been through the period pain fire and come out the other side.
Daphne had been on birth control since she was 10 for severe period pain, and every... more
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- You will learn so much and be entertained
First time I've ever bothered to leave a podcast review. This show is chock-full of super interesting knowledge and science. Good for any age/sex, you will come away with a completely different view of the world.
Apple Podcasts5coneyislandbaby
Canadaa month ago This is a great podcast for getting more information on women's health, especially if you are experiencing unusual symptoms.
Podchaser52 months agoSarah B- Wish this pod existed in my youth!
I spent my teenage years dealing with death cramps and running into the same non-answers from medial professionals. Eventually, they became manageable when I went on birth control, and now that I’m 40 and I’ve had two children they are squarely in the normal range. I would have loved to have had this resource and camaraderie in my teenage years. Kate is so talented and warm, and I’m grateful she has taken on this work to help women who are suffering.
Apple Podcasts5Cathjsmart
United States4 months ago - Life-changing!
I work in the field of women’s health and leaned more in the first episode than I ever knew about these topics! Truly transformative and so helpful!!!
Apple Podcasts5UpstateNYMom2United States4 months ago - Very very good
Incredible to finally get some real valuable information on female bodies & endometriosis.. this will help a lot of people
Apple Podcasts5Schlottenberg
Germany4 months ago
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A deep-dive show examining why menstrual pain is often underestimated and under-treated, blending science, medicine, and culture. Episodes frequently explore the history of women's health, critique research practices, and spotlight patient experiences, from endometriosis to urinary tract concerns, with a strong emphasis on improving diagnosis, care, and education. Notable traits include rigorous skepticism of conventional medical narratives, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and guest conversations with researchers, clinicians, and creators who bring fresh perspectives on period pain and its social implications.
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CRAMPED launched 2 years ago and published 41 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
2. Maria Rovito
3. Grace Daly
4. Brooke H. Cellars
5. Max Gross
6. Tina Deirna
7. Rain Grayson
8. Sasheer Zamata
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