Black Women’s Health

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She's Not Pregnant. Sep 10, 2024

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"Long-term health-related quality of life and symptom severity following hysterectomy, myomectomy or uterine artery embolization for the treatmnt of symptomatic uterine fibroids."

Let's be proactive. Let's commit to women's health.

"The Association of Vitamin D with Uterine Fibroids in Premenopausal Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta Analysis."

“Vitamin D and green tea extract for treatment of uterine fibroids”

Don't Get It Twisted Sep 07, 2024

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There is a time to bleed. And there comes a time when all bleeding should stop. Postmenopausal bleeding is not normal.

Forward.

Forward Sep 05, 2024

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We keep going.

Just Know - You're Awesome Sep 02, 2024

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They may laugh at you. They may call you names. They may abuse you. And then they will try to emulate you.

Pap Smear Not Needed? Aug 31, 2024

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According the American Cancer Society, paps are no longer the preferred test for cervical cancer screening. The American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Prevention and Early Detection of Cervical Cancer include high risk HPV testing beginning at 25 yr of age, repeat HPV testing every 5 years, and with a negative HPV screening- discontinuing HPV screening at age 65 years. Why? Dr. Rahman explains.

Change your GrimAge Aug 29, 2024

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Epigenetics states that your environment and your behaviours affect your DNA. Epigenetic changes can be measured and used to predict your mortality.

Do you want to know your GrimAge?

If you could change your GrimAge, would you?

Menstrual/ Menopause Workplace Policy Aug 26, 2024

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You work hard.. but then there's that time of the month. You work hard.. but you can't admit to your follow colleagues that you're having perimenopausal symptoms.

Imagine if your employer had a workplace policy to accommodate you when you are experiencing menstrual or menopausal symptoms. What if you could choose to 1) work from home, 2) go to work but have access to amenities that would your help you minimize your symptoms or 3) get a paid day off without requiring a doctor's note.

Incredible, right?!. Why can't you make this happen in your work place?

Kegel your way to Sexual Pleasure Aug 23, 2024

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Kegel your way to sexual pleasure. Learn what and learn how. It's wholistic, no side effects - a preventive health practice with huge benefits.

How to Survive as a Caregiver Aug 21, 2024

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Meet Dr. Cheryl Woodson. Dr. Woodson has taught and practiced Geriatric medicine for nearly 40 years. She has developed resources focusing on eldercare and self-care for caregivers. These resources are designed to guide families in navigating the caregiving journey while challenging all of us to prioritize self-care, to embrace "living out loud" and to age excellently.

Don't be a Guinea Pig Aug 19, 2024

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There has been a change. Previously pregnant women and women of childbearing age were excluded from clinical research trials.

Today women of all ages and persons of color are being recruited for clinical research studies.

One active area of research is menopause.There is active and ongoing research regarding the use of medication(s) to delay or to postpone menopause.

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