Brittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, an entrepreneur, and a molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, she’s really smart.) Read her column here each month to learn about what’s happening in the world of technology and innovation in women’s health.Painful periods can be more than an inconvenience. Menstrual pain, officially called dysmenorrhea, affects up to 9 out 10 people who menstruate at some point in their lives. But, for 5% to 10% of women, cramps can be so intense that they interfere with work, school or daily life.Traditional treatments like over-the-counter pain medication o...

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