Menstrual pain is often dismissed as something people should simply “push through.” But for many, it’s far more than a monthly inconvenience—it’s a chronic condition that affects daily life, mental health, and long-term well-being. In a new study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, our research team followed over 150 young women for two years to better understand how menstrual pain changes over time—and why it improves for some but persists for othe

What if surgery isn’t the only answer to pelvic pain? In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and co-host Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Frank Tu, Vice Chair for Quality at Endeavor Health and Director of the Division of Gynecological Pain and Minimally Invasive Surgery. The episode explores the complexity of chronic pelvic pain, emphasizing its multifactorial origins and individualized treatment approaches. See the podcast here: https://www.backtable.com/sh

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We developed a method of studying spontaneous cramping to identify neurological mechanisms responsible for referred pelvic pain, which...