
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 | 46 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Content warning: this episode includes a brief discussion of suicide attempts, please listen with care.
Melissa, known on TikTok as the Comorbidity Queen, has endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, pelvic congestive syndrome, May-Thurner syndrome, ... more
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Did we need a data science professor to tell us why a study titled "Attractiveness of women with rectovaginal endometriosis: a case-cont... more
There's a very obvious gap in the healthcare market: millions of people in serious pain every month, and almost no companies trying to solve it. In this episode, Kate talks to Sushma Ravindran, founder of Ask Nomi, an app in beta testing that aims to... more
Your ears are pretty far away from your uterus, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THEY'RE NOT LISTENING.
Dr. Natalie Crossland, an audiologist who specializes in tinnitus management (and also has endometriosis), explains the surprising ways that hormones, hear... more
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Really? Liked this show until I saw this episode title.
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!!!
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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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