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Fibroids Episodes

A deep dive into uterine fibroids, discussing causes, treatment options, and personal stories to raise awareness and provide support for those affected.
Abnormal bleeding - Why?
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Sept. 28, 2024

Abnormal bleeding - Why?

Doctors go through this differential diagnosis for abnormal uterine bleeding. Adenomyosis is a possibility - but what is adenomyosis.? Could this be you?
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding..Understand the Doctor Talk
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Sept. 21, 2024

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding..Understand the Doctor Talk

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.. don't be scared. Learn how your gynecologist evaluates abnormal uterine bleeding. Know what to expect. Be prepared. You can understand the process.
Forward
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Sept. 11, 2024

Forward

Reflecting on the upcoming debate - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
She's Not Pregnant.
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Sept. 10, 2024

She's Not Pregnant.

"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 extraction for treatment of uterine fibroids"
Don't Get It Twisted
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Sept. 7, 2024

Don't Get It Twisted

There is a time to bleed. And there comes a time when all bleeding should stop. Postmenopausal bleeding is not normal.
Back to Basics - What's Inside?
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Aug. 2, 2024

Back to Basics - What's Inside?

Recent reports and surveys show that women of all ages say they don't have a good understanding of her reproductive anatomy and function. There are questions. Questions about menarche. Questions about periods. Questions about fibroids, adenomyosis, PCOS, infertility. And question about menopause.
This section is dedicated to providing a basic and a better understanding of female reproductive health. We've gone back to basics.
Feel free to send questions, share and to provide feedback.
What's Lurking in Your Tampons? Ask Dr Shearston
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July 31, 2024

What's Lurking in Your Tampons? Ask Dr Shearston

What's lurking in your tampons. In a conversation with Dr. Rahman, Dr. Jenni Shearston discusses the unsettling findings of her ground breaking study of the presence of toxic metals in tampons. She shares her preliminary research. This episode offers vital information for every woman committed to making informed choices about her personal care.
MePeriod with Ms. Lisa Cunningham
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July 18, 2024

MePeriod with Ms. Lisa Cunningham

Meet the award winning film director and advocate for Black women's health. As the interim EVP of Black Women's Health Imperative founded by Byllye Avery, Ms Cunningham has directed MePeriod which explores puberty, menstruation, and health discovery. No longer a taboo subject matter, mother and daughters open up to their experiences with their menstrual cycles.

Ms Cunningham and Dr. Rahman have a soulful, sister-to-sister conversation about what prompted the creation of MePeriod and the positiv...
Lead Exposure with Tampons?!
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July 16, 2024

Lead Exposure with Tampons?!

Tampons have been shown to contain endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs). A recent study now shows that tampons contain metals such as lead which can have deleterious effect on the body.

Given that tampons are the most frequently used feminine menstrual product and given the number of years a woman needs to use this product, further evaluation is warranted.

What are we doing to our bodies? What are we exposing our daughters to?

"Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(loid)s" Shearston J et ...
PMDD and MicroDosing with Psychedelics
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Dec. 15, 2023

PMDD and MicroDosing with Psychedelics

Ms Tina Williams shares her experience with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and her use of microdosing with psychedelics
Too Much Salt
90
Dec. 2, 2023

Too Much Salt

"..the number one killer of Blacks is table salt." Dave Chappelle

As a salt sensitive Black female with a family history of high blood pressure, I know I'm at an increased risk for malignant hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

Maybe you are, too..

Listen to a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Neravetla, discuss the ills of table salt.
Treating your fibroids wholistically
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Sept. 22, 2023

Treating your fibroids wholistically

Part two of our conversation with the Reproductive Health Alchemist, Valerie https://bit.ly/wombwellnesswarrior https://bit.ly/fibroidstarterkit THIS IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOUR CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE MAKING ANY HEALTHCARE CHANGES.
Meet a Reproductive Health Alchemist
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Sept. 15, 2023

Meet a Reproductive Health Alchemist

Dissatisfied and still symptomatic with her fibroids, hear her story.. Black Women’s Health is opening up our conversations about health and healing for critical review and discussion. We advise every women to do her own due diligence and to discuss any treatment initiation or treatment change with their gynecologist. Now let’s listen to Ms. Valerie Yamina Bey, a self described reproductive health alchemist.
And it only got worse
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May 3, 2023

And it only got worse

A cautionary tale.. regarding abnormal uterine bleeding.
Lichen Sclerosus
10
Feb. 9, 2023

Lichen Sclerosus

What the heck is lichen sclerosus? And “Lawd, why me?”
Newsflash re: Fibroids
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Jan. 12, 2023

Newsflash re: Fibroids

How wonderful would it be if there was an inexpensive, effective and proactive treatment for fibroids?
Hypnotherapy to control urinary urge incontinence
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Sept. 1, 2022

Hypnotherapy to control urinary urge incontinence

Study suggests hypnotherapy is effective in helping to control urinary urge incontinence. Should you try it? Consider the following, consult with your health provider, decide.
The proof is in the pudding..
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Sept. 24, 2021

The proof is in the pudding..

Abnormal uterine bleeding responding to a change in diet. Hear her tell it..
A Dynamic Vagina
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Oct. 1, 2020

A Dynamic Vagina

This is an introduction for our guest speaker for next week, Ms Nicole Dugan, a physical therapist who will speak to us about our pelvic floor. Get ready..
Recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
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May 27, 2020

Recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.

This is not a depressing recital of dismal statistics about breast cancer and black women. They’ve flipped the script. It’s about life and strength and other black women who rally in support. It’s uplifting. Kudos to these women who are rising and letting their voices be heard. They need to be heard. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Stay tuned, technical difficulties won’t stop this podcast.
Shrink your fibroids..
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Feb. 11, 2020

Shrink your fibroids..

Listen to women tell their stories about fibroids. Maybe you can relate.. UNFILTERED
Shrink your fibroid
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Feb. 11, 2020

Shrink your fibroid

Real women tell their story about fibroids. Listen- maybe you can relate.
Shrink your fibroid..
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Feb. 11, 2020

Shrink your fibroid..

Hear from women who have fibroids. Maybe you can relate to their story.
Shrink your fibroids
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Feb. 11, 2020

Shrink your fibroids

Hear from women describing their experience dealing with fibroids, Maybe you can relate..