Why the ER Often Doesn't Help With Period Pain
CRAMPED11 Feb 2025

Why the ER Often Doesn't Help With Period Pain

When you're in severe pain and can't figure out how to make it go away, you might seek help at an ER or Urgent Care. But if you're experiencing severe PERIOD pain, you may not get what you need.

Kate and guest Sydney Battle trade stories of ER visits gone wrong, then Kate brings their questions to ER doctor and Good Morning America medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton for some answers and advice.


Episode 2 Transcript & Citations available here: https://www.katehelendowney.com/episode-2-transcript


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