Does Getting an IUD Hurt?
Don't let the horror stories scare you. For most people, IUD insertion is NBD. Here's what to know.
Explainers
Pain
Voices
5 Women Who Don’t Have Hysteria
Too many women have sought out care only to have their pain diminished and their mental health questioned.
Scopes
Chronic Illness Can Make It Hard to Trust Your Body
6 people explain how they cope with the challenges of living in a body that constantly misleads you.
Explainers
How Can Women Get Doctors to Acknowledge Their Pain?
Here's some simple, expert-backed advice.
Voices
My Mom Didn’t Get the Chance to “Flourish.” She Got Painkillers Instead
The concept of "patient flourishing" made me rethink my mom's battle with opioids.
Rounds
1 Question, 5 Answers: What Are the Biggest Misconceptions About Chronic Pain?
5 pain specialists discuss the common, stigmatized condition — and what people get wrong about it.
Explainers
What to Know About Uterine Fibroids
Most women will have at least one, even if they never know it.
Scopes
Is It Time to Change the Way We Talk About Pain?
We've all been asked to rate our pain on a scale of 1-10, but one team of researchers is pushing for a new approach to pain communication.
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