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Period Pain
Endometriosis
Women's Health
Dysmenorrhea
Menstrual Pain
Menstrual Health
Mental Health
Menstruation
Prostaglandins
Medical Research
Chronic Pain
Pain Management
Healthcare
Healthcare System
Health Care System
Bias In Medical Treatment
Social Inequality In Healthcare
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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Andrea Jones-Roy
Data scientist and professor
Episode: The Endo Attractiveness Study: Are You F**king Kidding Me??
Sushma Ravindran
Founder of Ask Nomi, product builder and human-centered designer
Ask Nomi
Episode: Can Capitalism Fix What the Healthcare System Broke? One Endo App Founder Is Trying
Natalie Crossland
Audiologist who specializes in tinnitus
Private practice in New York City
Episode: What Does Tinnitus Have To Do With Your Hormones? An Audiologist Explains
Caroline Gamwell
Public floor physical therapist specializing in chronic pain and pelvic dysfunction
Denver, Colorado
Episode: Using AI To Help Get To A Diagnosis
Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
A longtime obstetrician-gynecologist and menopause expert, mother of the host
Private practice / menopause and women's health
Episode: Sex Ed with DB: Testosterone, Pleasure, and the Libido Myth
Maria Rovito
Professor of Medical Humanities and Bi ethics, author of Crippling Endometriosis
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Episode: An Endometriosis Historian Breaks Down 2000 Years of Medical Misogyny
Grace Daly
Author of The Scald Crow, horror/sci-fi/fantasy writer from Chicago land
Grace Daly Author
Episode: Period Pain in Fiction: Two Artists Who Turned Their Diagnosis Into Art
Brooke H. Cellars
Writer-director of The Cramps, A Period Piece
The Cramps, A Period Piece
Episode: Period Pain in Fiction: Two Artists Who Turned Their Diagnosis Into Art
Max Gross
A comedian living in New York City and a previous guest discussing his journey with endometriosis.
Episode: Endometriosis, Hysterectomies, and Rebellious Ovaries: A Trans Comedian's Surgery Saga

Host

Kate Downey
Host of the show focusing on menstrual health, patient advocacy, and scientific inquiry.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 456 ratings
  • Diagnosing with AI?

    Really? Liked this show until I saw this episode title.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Humuspottamus
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    coneyislandbaby
    Canada3 months ago
  • This is a great podcast for getting more information on women's health, especially if you are experiencing unusual symptoms.

    Podchaser
    5
    Sarah B
    3 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Cathjsmart
    United States5 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 Podcasts
    5
    UpstateNYMom2
    United States6 months ago

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Educating and validating for anyone dealing with period pain.
Listeners praise the mix of storytelling, science, and practical health guidance.
The show is seen as a valuable resource for understanding endometriosis and related conditions.
Host delivers complex science in accessible language and with empathy.
Fans appreciate the open discussion of gendered healthcare biases and medical missteps.

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Can Capitalism Fix What the Healthcare System Broke? One Endo App Founder Is Trying
Q: What surprised you most on this journey?
The willingness of people to talk openly about period pain and endometriosis, which revealed a broad, shared experience and underscored the potential for community-based, user-driven health solutions.
Can Capitalism Fix What the Healthcare System Broke? One Endo App Founder Is Trying
Q: What are the obstacles for an app like this in women's health?
The market is crowded with founders, but the major hurdles are proving efficacy, navigating insurance coverage, and finding a viable model that remains affordable for users while offering access to care via paid expert services.
Can Capitalism Fix What the Healthcare System Broke? One Endo App Founder Is Trying
Q: Can you tell us about Ask Nomi? What is the dream?
The founder envisions an end-to-end care app for endometriosis that tracks symptoms, connects users to the right care, and helps them learn what works for their bodies, while keeping the medical advice provided by human experts and keeping the app free for users.
Using AI To Help Get To A Diagnosis
Q: How did AI help you in your diagnostic journey, and what are the cautions for laypeople using AI?
She describes using AI to generate hypotheses and compare conditions, while stressing the need for careful interpretation, corroborating with medical tests, and using AI as a research tool rather than a replacement for professional medical judgment.
Sex Ed with DB: Testosterone, Pleasure, and the Libido Myth
Q: Why is there no FDA-approved testosterone product for women in the US despite many products being approved for men?
Due to a long history of gender bias in medicine and regulation, and the need for more studies on safety and efficacy in women; regulatory hurdles have blocked approval even after promising trials.

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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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2. Sushma Ravindran
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