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Aug. 9, 2024

What's down there? - The Vulvar Challenge

What's down there? - The Vulvar Challenge

Prepuce, Clitoris, Labia Majora, Labia Minora, Urethra, Vagina, Perineum - part of the external female genitalia. External female genitalia has been under-researched, under-examined, under-evaluated: usually ignored. Many females don't look and don't know what's down there. The VULVAR Challenge is to get together with a your daugher, your girlfriends, your…

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Aug. 7, 2024

Back to Basics - What's Inside?

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…

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Aug. 7, 2024

Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Remembering her story, her advocacy.. never underestimate a Black woman.

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Aug. 7, 2024

Dr. Leslie Farrington - Born Black, Looking White

Dr. Leslie Farrington - Born Black, Looking White

Dr. Leslie Farrington is an accomplished OBGYN. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, Inc (https://blackcoalitionforsafemotherhood.org/) . She has dedicated her life's work maternal health racial disparities and promoting patient advocacy within our health care system. In this personal and insightful interview, she shares…

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Aug. 7, 2024

I'm Black, but you see White

I'm Black, but you see White

Dr. Leslie Farrington, an OBGYN and cofounder of Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood. Hear her story.

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Aug. 7, 2024

Internal Female Organs

Internal Female Organs
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Aug. 7, 2024

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
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Aug. 7, 2024

Q&A

Q&A
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Aug. 7, 2024

what' down there?

what' down there?
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Aug. 5, 2024

Black Farm Tour

Black Farm Tour

First weekend in August - Black Farm Tour (https://www.blackfarmtour.us) in Rocky Mount, NC. Men and women, Black men and Black women cycling for a cause: trianglebikeworks.org (https://trianglebikeworks.org)

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July 31, 2024

What's Lurking in Your Tampon? Ask Dr. Shearston.

What's Lurking in Your Tampon? Ask Dr. Shearston.

What's lurking in your tampon. In a conversation with Dr. Rahman, Dr. Jenni Shearston discusses the findingsof 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…

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July 26, 2024

How do we learn about our reproductive health?

How do we learn about our reproductive health?

There are critical gaps in women's understanding our her reproductive from menarche to menopause. Where are we to get our sex/reproductive information. Who should be teaching women about themselves. Dr. Rahman opens her podcasts to include a weekly Q&A where you can submit your questions about your reproductive health including…

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July 24, 2024

What in Your Prenatal Vitamins

What in Your Prenatal Vitamins

OMG! A recent study , Commercially Available Prenatal Vitamins Do Not Meet American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Nutritional Guidelines samples non-prescription prenatal vitamins. None of the sampled prenatal vitamins provided what was recommended.

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July 24, 2024

What's in your Prenatal Vitamins?

What's in your Prenatal Vitamins?

A recent study, Commercially Available Prenatal Vitamins Do Not Meet American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Nutritional Guidelines (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11100770/#:~:text=A%20total%20of%2048%20unique,recommendations%20with%20%E2%85%98%20key%20nutrients.) sampled non prescription prenatal vitamins. None of the sampled prenatal vitamins provided what was recommended. (https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/nutrition-during-pregnancy)

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July 24, 2024

Dissecting Racism in Medicine: An Eye-Opening Interview with Dr. Layal Liverpool

Dissecting Racism in Medicine: An Eye-Opening Interview with Dr. Layal Liverpool

Join us for a powerful and revealing conversation with Dr. Layal Liverpool as we dive deep into the pervasive issue of racism in medicine. Discouver shocking truths about how racial bias impacts patient care and outcomes. This episode uncovers hidden prejudices within the medical community and explores the steps neede…

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July 22, 2024

Could This Drug Make Menopause Optional?

Could This Drug Make Menopause Optional?

Dr. Rahman dives into the exciting research on rapamycin, a drug that could revolutionize how we approach aging and menopause. This episode covers a pioneering study on rapamycin and its potential to delay menopause and slow aging. Get the inside scoop on how this could impact your health and well-being.…

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July 17, 2024

MePeriod with Ms. Lisa Cunningham

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 (https://meperiod.info) which explores puberty, menstruation, and health discovery. No longer a taboo subject matter, mother and daughters open up to…

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July 15, 2024

Testing Pregnant Women

Testing Pregnant Women

Should pregnant and lactating women be participant in clinical drug trials? The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine have published a Consensus Study Report to address how those involved in such clinical drug trials can avoid liability. Is this a good idea? Let's think about this. Let's talk.

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July 15, 2024

Should pregnant women be in clinical trials?

Should pregnant women be in clinical trials?

This is imporant! Medication has to be approved by FDA before it can be offered to the public. Since 1962, clinical trials have not included pregnant women. Why? Drugs such as thalidomide and DES (diethylstilbestrol) were given to pregnant women with unwanted and unexpected side effects. Currently, many are promoting…

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July 15, 2024

40 Weeks - Prenatal labs

40 Weeks - Prenatal labs

40 Weeks is the name of our new segment dedicated to eliminating maternal racial disparities and reducing maternal mortality. We discuss basic questions about pregnancy. We answer questions from pregnant women that often go unanswered. It"s important to us to share this information so that more women will actively engage…

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July 15, 2024

Clinical Trials in Pregnant/ Lactating Women

Clinical Trials in Pregnant/ Lactating Women

This is important. Medication has to be approved by the DFA before it can be offered to the public. Since 1962, clinical trials have not included pregnant women. Why? Drugs such as thalidomide and DES (diethylstilbestrol) to pregnant women in the past with unwanted and unexpected side effects. Currently, many…

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July 15, 2024

Lead Exposure with Tampons?!

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…

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July 8, 2024

Let your light shine - My story..

Let your light shine - My story..

Each of us has a story of triumphs, failures, loves and losses. Many of us are reluctant to share our stories. Why share? Why expose yourself to negative comments and trolls. We know that have had to endure such negativity. I've been privileged to hear amazing stories from women, especially…

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July 8, 2024

Mom & daughter

Mom & daughter

Your baby is growing up. What do you say? How do you prepare her for the physical, mental, hormonal changes that are happening to her body. It's a challenging time for both of you. How to discuss anatomy, her menses, sexuality in a way that supports and empowers your child.

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