As a woman, one of the most difficult times to endure is every month for 3-7 days. For some women, getting your period once a month can be … [Read more...] about That Time Of The Month More Painful Than Usual? Here’s Why
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Understanding Hospice Care & Your Loved One’s Legal Rights
We’ve all heard the saying that dying and paying taxes are the only two guaranteed things in life. Taxes and death have another thing in … [Read more...] about Understanding Hospice Care & Your Loved One’s Legal Rights
How COVID-19 Can Affect Your Menstrual Period
The global pandemic is affecting people in different ways all over the world. It's affecting how we greet people, how we work and how we … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 Can Affect Your Menstrual Period
Time for Relief: Easing Pain from Uterine Fibroids
For those with uterine fibroids, pain and pain management during periods is a constant throughout their day-to-day life. Those with uterine … [Read more...] about Time for Relief: Easing Pain from Uterine Fibroids
Endometriosis Series: “Orilissa, It Was My Last Option”
There are a couple of options for people who have endometriosis that can help with the pain and the heavy periods. As a first line of … [Read more...] about Endometriosis Series: “Orilissa, It Was My Last Option”
Adrienne Moore: What Black Women Should Know About Endometrial Cancer
I had the pleasure of speaking with Adrienne Moore, who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2016. This is such an important topic to … [Read more...] about Adrienne Moore: What Black Women Should Know About Endometrial Cancer
Fibroids 101: What They Are, What They Do & How To Treat Them
July is Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month so what better time than now to discuss uterine fibroids, what they are, what they do, and how you … [Read more...] about Fibroids 101: What They Are, What They Do & How To Treat Them
There’s More to Periods Than Pads and Tampons
Remember when you first got your period? For some of us, it was an iconic moment and for others, it was devastating. No amount of those … [Read more...] about There’s More to Periods Than Pads and Tampons
The Perimenopause Prescription
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Sleep deprivation. Night sweats. Periods that defy any consistent calendar…welcome to the wonderful world of … [Read more...] about The Perimenopause Prescription
Menopause Symptoms: What To Expect
Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life, but its symptoms can vary widely depending on age and stage. From early signs to … [Read more...] about Menopause Symptoms: What To Expect
Understanding Vaginal Discharge: Early Pregnancy vs. Pre-Period Changes
Vaginal discharge is a normal and healthy function of the body, but it can sometimes leave women wondering what their bodies are trying to … [Read more...] about Understanding Vaginal Discharge: Early Pregnancy vs. Pre-Period Changes
“Bad Period,” or Endometriosis?
“You’re running out of options.” These were the words that one of the many OBGYN’s I had seen that year said to me. After twelve years … [Read more...] about “Bad Period,” or Endometriosis?