It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know menstrual cramps are normal. But what if it seems like this time is the worst out of all the other times? As much as 29 percent of women experience severe menstrual cramps that are bad enough to require medical attention. Women's health physician Kirtly Jones, MD, tells you how to identify whether or not your menstrual cramps are normal.
It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know menstrual cramps are normal. But what if it seems like this time is the worst out of all the other times? As much as 29 percent of women experience severe menstrual cramps that are bad enough to require medical attention. Women's health physician Kirtly Jones, MD, tells you how to identify whether or not your menstrual cramps are normal.
Crises do not wait for appointments—and neither does the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. Claudine Miller, LCSW, explains how this two-person team meets individuals in crisis anywhere in the community, whether at home, work, or even in the park. Learn how this no-cost, judgment-free service is helping Utahns avoid unnecessary ER visits and navigate moments of crisis with real-time, compassionate care. From stabilizing immediate needs to connecting people with ongoing support, MCOT offers help when and where it matters most.
