CBS News September 05, 2026 • 12:00

A woman was in pain for decades. A surprise meeting helped her learn why. - CBS News

By Kerry Breen

A woman was in pain for decades. A surprise meeting helped her learn why. - CBS News

Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.

Dawn Jemison's pelvic pain started when she was 11 — and never really stopped. 
The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native started experiencing pelvic pain in middle school. At first, it was dismissed as puber… [+5084 chars]

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