The Download: Black Women & Fibroids
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The Download: Black Women & Fibroids

Why You Should Care: Fibroids are incredibly common, but for Black women, the burden is heavier. We are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop them, often earlier and with more severe symptoms.

Too many of us are in pain and told to "just deal with it." Too many of us are offered hysterectomies as the first option, before hearing about less invasive treatments.

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Micro-Learning on Menopause
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Micro-Learning on Menopause

“For Black women menopause can start sooner, be more physically challenging, and cause more severe symptoms compared to white women.”- Dr. Jessica Shepard, MD

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TikTok Girlies: Guide to Safe Medical Advice 
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TikTok Girlies: Guide to Safe Medical Advice 

With the boom of social media, access to community and coming across with people with shared lived experiences is more common than ever. It has allowed us to learn and hear about many different perspectives on care and treatments for people dealing with a range of health challenges…

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