By now we all know that up to 30% of all women will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids by the time they’re 35 , and up to 80% of all women will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids by the time they’re 50. African American women suffer more severe symptoms, they grow more quickly, and happen atContinue reading “But Why? The Mystery of Fibroids Part 1: Estrogen Dominance”
So a Woman Thinketh, So is She
It is Mother’s Day. Again. Last year for Mother’s Day, I unplugged, and I was able to lift my spirits and cross off a major bucket list item by going to see Prince in concert. Alone. It was one of best days EVER! This year, Prince has passed away, I am still sad aboutContinue reading “So a Woman Thinketh, So is She”
Dear Tyra: An Open Thank You note to Tyra Banks
Dear Tyra, Hey girl! I wanted to drop you a quick note today because, you were “on my heart” as the church ladies say. I guess you can say I’ve been a fan for years. In the 90s, when you were in your modeling prime, I was in high school, and it was always nice toContinue reading “Dear Tyra: An Open Thank You note to Tyra Banks”
Monica, Robin, and Anna, but not Whitley, Aunt Viv, or Mary Jane: Why aren’t Black Characters in the Infertility Narrative?
Last Sunday night, I was curled up in my bed for the season premiere episode of the final season of Downton Abby. (At this point, if you haven’t yet watched that episode, spoiler alert ahead!) Within the first 15 minutes, Anna reveals (implies) that she’d recently suffered a miscarriage, and that this wasn’t theContinue reading “Monica, Robin, and Anna, but not Whitley, Aunt Viv, or Mary Jane: Why aren’t Black Characters in the Infertility Narrative?”
Doin’ Too Much: Surgery, Change, and my Holiday
Most people’s holiday seasons are filled with family, food, drinks, and relaxation. Mine had some of that, but also included hysteroscopy, estrogen, moving, and bed rest. In short, I’ve been having issues with my cycle, and my RE and gynecologist both suggested going back to my surgeon to get a better look at whatContinue reading “Doin’ Too Much: Surgery, Change, and my Holiday”
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