Nov

22

Intimate partner violence and chronic pain

Posted by Sarah R

November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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I read an interesting article this week showing that there is a predisposition to chronic pain in women who have suffered with intimate partner violence.
Abusive Partners Predispose Chronic Pain by Rick Nauert explains that even two years after separating from an abusive situation, many women still experience “high-disability chronic pain.”
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Sep

15

Women’s Health in the News IV

Posted by Sarah R

September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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I feel like it’s been a slow news week for me, but here is what I feel compelled to share!

PMS Muffins  have “cramp busting” potassium, these sound tasty and helpful!
Finally get your husband or boyfriend to go to the doctor? Don’t be surprised if he’s not opening up to them.
The footprint of abuse is [...]

Aug

18

Abortion, partner violence and overspending

Posted by Sarah R

August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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No evidence that single abortion causes significant mental conditions, APA task force report says - “An American Psychological Association task force review of more than 150 studies has found that although women who choose to terminate unplanned pregnancies might have feelings of grief and loss, the relative risk [...]