The Waves: Why Medical Mysteries Plague Women

Published: May 18, 2023, 7 a.m.

b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, we\\u2019re unpacking medical mysteries. Science writer and Slate contributor Eleanor Cummins is joined by Allison Behringer. Allison is the host and creator of the KCRW podcast, Bodies. Now in its fourth season, every episode of Bodies digs into a person\\u2019s medical mystery. Eleanor and Allison talk about Allison\\u2019s own \\u2018body story,\\u2019 why female bodies contain so many mysteries, and what we can do to solve them.\\n\\nIn Slate Plus, using social media to connect people with illnesses.\\xa0\\n\\nIf you liked this episode, check out Who\\u2019s Getting Rich Off Menopause?\\n\\xa0\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth and Tori Dominguez with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.\\n\\nSlate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'