Researchers at University of Oxford are conducting a study examining brain changes in teenagers with period pain, aiming to understand links to chronic pain later in life.
Dr Katy Vincent emphasizes the significance of taking period pain seriously, noting that 30% to 40% of teenagers experience severe pain that disrupts daily activities.
Dr Vincent highlights the impact of chronic pain, stating it affects 30% of the UK population and is notably more prevalent in women, particularly around the teenage years.
Eliza recounts her painful experiences with period pain, describing it as debilitating, preventing her from daily activities and worsening over time despite painkillers.
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