Gynecological Procedures Can Be a Real Pain
Why aren’t women who are undergoing painful GYN procedures routinely offered pain management?
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Breast Surgery and Opioids: What You Need to Know
Finding the right pain management solution after breast surgery
Why You Need to Advocate for Yourself and Create a Pain Management Treatment Plan Before Surgery
You may be taking opioids unnecessarily. A conversation with your doctors on your pain management options can help.
Want to Manage Postsurgical Pain Without Opioids? There Are Other Options.
How to work with your OB-GYN to make a pain management plan for a better recovery after surgery
Fast Facts: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management After Common Surgeries for Women
Learn what to consider when it comes to pain management options
I Recovered From Surgery on My Own Terms
I struggled with side effects from opioids after my first C-section, so I chose to do things differently the second time around
There Are Alternatives to Opioids for Pain After Surgery
Conversation starters for patients and providers
Short-Sleepers Are More Likely to Suffer From Irregular and Heavy Periods
Menstrual periods can disturb sleep, but sleep troubles can worsen menstrual symptoms.
It Wasn’t Muscle Damage: It Was Four Fractures and Osteoporosis
How an ER doctor's misdiagnosis led me to take charge of my condition through diet and exercise
For Women, Osteoporosis Leaves Physical and Emotional Scars
This silent disease can take an emotional toll on women because of physical, lifestyle and dependency changes
4 Things That Pain in Your Left Boob Might Mean
From nothing to something, random pain in your left breast can mean several things. Learn about four of the most common causes.
The Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is Undertreated
Women in both acute pain and chronic pain are underdiagnosed and undertreated — and it's even worse for women of color
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