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Doctors go through this differential diagnosis for abnormal uterine bleeding. Adenomyosis is a possibility - but what is adenomyosis.? Could this be you?

Making a difference is an example of what is possible. Dr. Jovonni Spinner (https://www.beaconpublichealth.com) is recognized as one of the 40 Health Leaders under the age of 40. She shares her journey from initial professional indecision to her commitment to become a health leader/entrepeneur. Today she follows her passion for…

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.

Cardiovascular disease in the #1 killer. Most breast cancer patients die of cardiovascular disease. There is limited research re: women and heart disease. Kudos to Alicia Chong Rodriguez (https://youtu.be/S1kEWTjweIA?si=hLABApA9FYDjG-d5) , founder and CEO of Bloomer Tech (https://www.bloomertech.com/) , a company designing bras to monitor and collect clinical cardiovascular data

How do you tell? What if it is always like that? Learn the two tests that you need to get.

How do you deal with grief? Is it the loss of a child? Is it the loss of a parent? We all experience loss. We all experience grief. No one is immune. We share an intimate conversation with Ms. Amy Pickett- Williams, a grief psychotherapist and founder of The Light…

06/08/2024. Philadelphia, PA. Reflecting on the upcoming presidential debate - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

"Long-term health-related quality of life and symptom severity following hysterectomy, myomectomy or uterine artery embolization for the treatmnt of symptomatic uterine fibroids." (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37244458/) 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." (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39128544/)

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

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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 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2024.108849) . She shares her preliminary research. This episode offers vital information for every woman committed to making informed…

This time, half of the Olympians were female. This year, for the first time, females began addressing their reproductive issues and needs. Wow. Not something to hide - when ackowledged, needs can be addressed. No woman has to endure in silence. A big thank you to all Olympians. You show…

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

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 (https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cervical-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/cervical-cancer-screening-guidelines.html) include high risk HPV testing beginning at 25 yr of age, repeat HPV testing every 5 years, and with…

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?

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…

Dive into a candid conversation with Dr. Layal Liverpool (https://https://layalliverpool.com/) as she discusses her newly released book, "Systemic: How Racism is Making Us Ill" (https://www.amazon.com/Systemic-How-Racism-Making-Sick/dp/1662601670/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E-utGYRHSp0i9GVFrraEUyszmyVxMNrUrW93MtAoF0c.Isz-DSDoH2lJwA9v0R1DQv4lFABY74NC7xgEEByXiOo&dib_tag=se&keywords=systemic+how+racism+is+making+us+sick&qid=1721863933&sr=8-1) . We explore the insidious presence of racism in the medical field. From patient treatment disparities to systemic biases, Dr. Liverpool sheds light on the…

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

Meet Dr. Cheryl Woodson (https://drcherylwoodson.com/) . 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…

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…

The common complaints is that women "just don't know". Just don't know their anatomy, how it functions, what is normal and more importantly what is abnormal? We're going back to the basics. Nothing is complicated. This aspect of the podcast is to provide health information. We explain. We answer questions.…

Dr. Leslie Farrington is the co-founder and executive director of Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood (https://blackcoalitionforsafemotherhood.org) . In Part I, she tells her story of being Black but looking White and how she has experienced racism. In this interview she discusses why and how a woman can advocate for herself…

Dr. Farrington's lived experiences as a black woman and as an OBGYN led to her cofounding Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood. She stresses the importance of learing how to advocate for yourself and your loved one in the US health care system.