For too long, a "culture of silence" has surrounded menstrual health, leaving millions of individuals to believe that debilitating pain is simply a normal part of life. In Beyond the Cramps, Dr. Paola Torres Coronel and a dedicated team of emerging healthcare scholars dismantle the myths that prevent patients from seeking the care they deserve.

This book is more than a clinical guide; it is a roadmap for advocacy. Born from a unique mentorship project between a physician and aspiring medical students, Beyond the Cramps bridges the gap between complex medical research and the lived experience of the patient. Whether you are navigating the first years of menarche or have spent a lifetime fighting for a diagnosis, this book provides the "complete information" necessary to become the primary advocate for your own health.