Imagine your doctor confusing herpes and menopause....
At your next doctor’s visit, be sure to ask your doctor these questions – even if they don’t bring them up.
The onset of perimenopause varies depending upon genetics and environmental factors.
The AMA study found that clinicians rate the pain levels of their Black patients as lower than those of white patients
The more information your doctor has, the better they can monitor your health
The CDC reports that Black women are three times more likely than white women to die during pregnancy or labor.
80 percent of Black women will develop and suffer from fibroids over the course of their lifetime.
African Americans are more likely to develop periodontal disease and more likely to receive a late diagnosis
OB/GYN office in Columbus, Ohio, doesn't allow its patients to wear hair bonnets on site
The narrative around regular women’s health screenings needs to change. These aren’t just luxuries for women who have the time. They should be considered imperative parts of self-care for every woman.
The American Cancer Society's decision to make cervical cancer screenings even less frequent, less informative and have them begin at a later age could create significantly more harm for Black women.
Some foods are particularly beneficial to a woman’s body. Our genetic makeup makes us prone to certain conditions, and just makes us need some nutrients more than men do.