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Kim Parker's avatar

I had to take a mini-rage break partway through this first entry. Fuck adults. But, uh oh, we're the adults now. So, I'm glad you're doing something about it and I'm looking forward to reading more!

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Kate Helen Downey's avatar

I've had to take SO MANY rage breaks!!

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Caitie Rosen's avatar

Kate i am so genuinely excited about this podcast! I have fibroids and have been, potentially(?), been treating undiagnosed endo by being on the same bc for the last 21 years (this is a new journey im on with my naturopath), which was originally prescribed to me because of my debilitating cramps and wildly irregular schedule. My sister has pcos, and i feel like 75% of my friends have one of the above, which affect us all in drastically different ways. I can't have enough conversations about this stuff!!! I wish you so much luck on your journey and hope you get answers soon!

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Kate Helen Downey's avatar

Man I'm so sorry you're dealing with all that! and yeah, who even knows if there's such a thing as a "normal" period...but I can't wait to share all the stuff I"m learning about how fucked up our medical system is!!

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Once Daily News's avatar

This is amazing Kate! we'd love to highlight you in our weekly round-up, can't wait to hear more of your journey and findings!

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Kate Helen Downey's avatar

That would be wonderful! Let me know if there's anything you need from me!

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J.E. Petersen's avatar

I keep thinking that the general awakening that seems to be happening around how severely underserved women have been by medical science could not come at a worse time, when the healthcare system itself is so deeply corrupt, so hideously broken, that any progress on anything for anyone seems like a Tolkienesque fantasy.

All that said, it's people like you who move the ball forward. You're awesome, this project is awesome, and I hope you break down ALL THE DOORS and find ALL THE ANSWERS.

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Kate Helen Downey's avatar

It's been so crazy-making doing this research, and suddenly seeing how not-even-under the surface all this is - it's RIGHT THERE and you just have to be willing to see it to see it. We can't control the times we're in, we just gotta do what we can!

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J.E. Petersen's avatar

Lemme shout an amen.

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Keith W. Miller's avatar

Incremental progress is our only hope. Thank you for making a positive difference, Kate.

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