Teen Period Pain Linked to Adult Chronic Pain

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Period pain can alter the brain: ​ Research from ‌the University of⁤ Oxford⁤ suggests that moderate to severe ⁤period pain may change brain structure and function, perhaps increasing the risk‌ of​ chronic pain later in life.
Impact on young people’s lives: period pain considerably disrupts the ‍lives of young people, affecting their social growth, education, and mental health.
Underreporting and dismissal of pain: Many young people ⁢don’t seek‍ help for period pain,and those who do often have their ⁣pain dismissed or ⁢minimized.
Long-term health implications: The study indicates that teenage period pain may have consequences for future physical health, beyond⁣ the immediate discomfort.
* Related Article: The article links to another Guardian piece ⁣arguing for teaching⁢ boys and girls together about menstruation.