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When Doctors Won't Believe Your Pain

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February 14, 2019

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When the filmmaker Sindha Agha first went to the doctor about her pain, she experienced a phenomenon familiar to many women—she was not taken seriously. Then, it happened again. And again.

“It took me nearly 15 years of going to doctor after doctor to finally receive adequate treatment,” Agha told The Atlantic. “It's absurd that most people have never heard of a condition that one in 10 women have.” Read more

"Painful Sex" was directed by Sindha Agha. It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.

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