
One 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 | 39 | Founded | a year ago |
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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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We don't get very many studies on menstrual pain - so when we finally get one, and IT SUCKS, we don't just igno... more
Endometriosis Historian & Professor of Medical Humanities Dr Maria Rovito comes on CRAMPED to talk 2000 years of endometriosis, wandering wombs, and hysteria. Her new book, Crippling Endometriosis: Feminist Disability Histories and Reflections on Pow... more
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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.
This is a great podcast for getting more information on women's health, especially if you are experiencing unusual symptoms.
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.
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!!!
Incredible to finally get some real valuable information on female bodies & endometriosis.. this will help a lot of people
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Focused on addressing the complexities and often overlooked aspects of menstrual health, this podcast features a host who seeks to uncover the reasons behind the prevalence of undiagnosed and dismissed period pain. Through interviews with medical professionals, researchers, and individuals with varying experiences, the show tackles topics such as the historical context of menstrual pain, the impact of societal expectations, and ongoing healthcare disparities in treating women's health issues. Unique in its blend of personal narrative and educational content, this podcast appeals to those looking to validate their own experiences while seeking greater understanding and advocacy for menstrual health.
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