Black Women’s Health

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My daughter & her first menstrual cycle. What do I say? Jul 01, 2024

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Welcome to Black Women's Health podcast which has become a platform to advocate for, promote and to answers all those questions that you can't seem to get answered.

Here's a daunting topic - your daughter has started her menstrual cycle. She's confused and scared. The sight of that unexpected bleeding is memorable for many of us.

Dr. Rahman a board certified OBGYN discussed how you know sexual maturation is occuring, providing suggestions as to how to begun the process of speaking with your daughter.

40 Weeks- How many prenatal visits? Am I high risk? Jun 28, 2024

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Welcome to 40 Weeks - a segment dedicated to 1) providing information and 2 ) working to reduce maternal mortality . Here were explore questions you may have regarding pregnancy which never got answered, concerns which may have been dismissed.

This segment discusses how many prenatal visits are considered standard of care. Is that reasonable? Or should the number of visits depend on your "risk" status? And how do you know if you are "high risk"?

This is provided for your consideration. It is informative, And it is not a substitute for prenatal care. As always you should discuss your concerns with your OB and/or midwife. Be willing to advocate for yourself and for your baby.

This will help you to know what to ask, help you to understand responses and help you to know when you are receiving appropriate OB care.

Learn and understand what is happening to your body and your baby as you go through 40 weeks.

Burn-out . Jun 27, 2024

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Burn - out is common. There is a high probability that your primary care doctor, your OBGYN and that doctor you saw in the ER hhas burnout. Minority and female physicians have a greater risk of burn-out. This is not only a problem for physicians. Physician burn-out may affect and partially explain the suboptimal care that you may receive.

However burn-out can be addressed. Dr. Tomi Mitchell helps doctors and other persons to engage in self care which she identifies as the first step in resolving burn-out.

Hear her personal story and the professional changes she has made to address burn-out.

Today's Woman- "I need you to explain.." Jun 24, 2024

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We're broadening our horizon, because Black Woman's Podcast has become a platform for women, focusing on Black Women. We've started a mini-series called "40 weeks" discussing pregnancy related issues as we work to eliminate racial maternal health disparities. For non- pregnant women, we've created "Today's Woman" to discuss issues and to answer questions that you may have wanted to have explained. Lastly we will continue with our interview of amazing Black women who are making a contribution.

We excited about the changes. Please feel free to share you input and question.

Black Women's Health Podcast.. "what had happened?!" Jun 21, 2024

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Like being in labor.. it's not always easy. And it's taken longer than we wanted. However, we are delivering- starting with "40 weeks" a mini-series with "need to know" basic information about pregnancy that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, also female health news/commentary with a focus on how Black women may be impacted with continued interviews with Black women who are making a difference.

We've birthed a health platform and become reliable resource of information for Black women. Check us out. We welcome feedback, likes and subscribers.

And remember to never underestimate a Black woman.

The Joys of Aging: Ask a Black Woman May 17, 2024

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Peri- menopausal? Post -menopausal? What are the joys of aging. Do you have questions about aging? Need help. Listen to a Black Woman. 1. Maya Angelou - describes aging as "delicious" https://youtu.be/VNT9xqu9oJE?si=ZxY42X0TW1PY4JiI 2. Gayle King demonstrates that sexy is not an age nor a size. Sexy is an attitude. https://swimsuit.si.com/swimsuit/model/gayle-king-2024-si-swimsuit-photos 3. Halle Berry embraces the changes https://youtu.be/pztbO1eh3gc?si=4T5q6-_TnZruNLDY

Voices of Black Women - Let's think about this.. May 15, 2024

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Tuskegee Syphilis Study - Henrietta Lacks - Holmesburg Prison, etc etc etc Is it any wonder that Black persons haven't chosen to participate in medical studies. For decades, other persons and and other companies profited from the research that was done on the HeLa (HEnrietta LAcks) cells without any acknowledge, profit or benefit offered to the family of Henrietta Lacks. Thanks to Henrietta Lacks, legislation has been passed to study the reasons for those who have been under-represented in cancer clinical trials. The American Cancer Society has launched a study called Voices of Black Women. The goal is to recruit 100,000 Black women to study lifestyle , dietary habits, health issues and associations with cancer. The pressing question is how do you overcome the mistrust given the history We pose a suggestion for consideration. What’s your opinion?

Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator- do you need it? May 06, 2024

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Lastest buzz: Swiss Precision Diagnostics (SPD) the creators of Clearblue pregnancy tests, ovulation tests have now created a test to help women identify their menopause stage. There's an app (Clearblue Me) to be downloaded. There are hormone(FSH) tests that a woman performs at home (using first morning void). Assuming she hasn't had a hysterectomy, doesn't have PCOS and isn’t taking any hormones that could alter her hormone levels, each participant will receive a report indicating her most probable menopause stage ie premenopausal, perimenopausal or postmenopausal. The app is free. There is a cost for the FSH hormone test kits. It's not for everyone. The question: Is it a good test for you? What benefit will you get from the Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator?

Innovating Against Pre-eclampsia Apr 26, 2024

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Pre-eclampsia is a cause of maternal and infant morbidity. A conversation with Dr. Tania Kamphaus, Associate Vice President, Science Partnerships and Director of Patient Engagements at FNIH (Foundation for the National Institutes of Health) regarding blood testing in the first trimester to detect and the development of medications for treatment of early onset pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia affects 5-8 % of pregnancies in the US with Black Americans 60% more likely to develop pre-eclampia. In addition, the ethical considerations of pharmaceutical testing on pregnant women and racial health disparities of pre-eclampsia among Black Americans. Is the first trimester testing for early onset pre-eclampsia reliable? Should medications that are being developed be given to pregnant women? And are there long term residual effects for the newborn. These advancements have the potential to change the landscape of prenatal care

From Urologist to Sexual Health Specialist Apr 20, 2024

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As a urologist, Dr. Uloko was trained to address urologic and sexual issues of her male patients. However, when her female patients had a sexual concern, there were no protocols or best practices to follow. Her practice has developed into an advocacy for sexual health for both men and women. Dr. Uloko completed a fellow at San Diego Seuxal Medicine where she expanded her knowlege, clinical skills in sexual health. Currently she provides care to both men and women. By caring for both sexes she has witness the disparity in sexual health care between men and women noting that unlike for women, men's sexual health is incorporated and always a consideration in the urologic treatments. She elaborates on the current lack of treatment for menopause, the hormonal and sexual effects - compounded by lack of training of today's health care providers.

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