‘Period pains equivalent to heart attack’: Physician Dr Kunal Sood explains why menstrual pain must be taken seriously
Physician Dr. Kunal Sood is highlighting research suggesting that menstrual pain can be as severe as a heart attack. The discussion emphasizes the need for better research and treatment options for conditions like endometriosis, which are often dismissed by the medical community.
Why it matters
It draws attention to the systemic lack of research and validation for women's health issues, particularly regarding chronic pain.
Most people experience mild pain or discomfort during their periods. However, for some, the cramping can become so severe that it may impact their daily ability to function normally. Highlighting this, a content creator shared a video comparing period pains to a heart attack.Also Read | Do you get breathless while walking? Cardiologist Dr Viveka Kumar explains how it may not be just a sign of ageingShe said, “Doctors are now saying that the pain we feel when we experience period cramps is equivalent to the pain we feel when we have a heart attack.” The video was shared by Dr Kunal Sood, a double board-certified physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, on Instagram in a July 25 post.Period cramps as painful as a heart attack!Dr Kunal said that this is actually true, highlighting that a professor at the University College of London did research which showed that the…
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