Healthy Ebony Woman

Introduction We often hear the phrase “hormonal imbalance”, but what does that actually mean? In simple terms, it’s when your body has either too little or too much of certain hormones. Most of us know about oestrogen, often called the powerhouse of a woman’s reproductive life. But there’s another hormone, often overlooked, that deserves some spotlight: progesterone. Think of progesterone as the quiet strength in the background, the muscle that makes pregnancy possible and helps to maintain it. What Does …

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Progesterone: The Unsung Hero in Women’s Health
Introduction Progesterone and Immuno-tolerance: The Body’s Peacekeeper Blood Pressure and Pregnancy Progesterone...
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Impact Our Self-Image
Cosmetics Procedures Yes or No? Woman's Body and Self Perception
TABLE OF CONTENTS The Impact! Cosmetic Surgery, Yes or No? How Do We Improve Self-Esteem? The...
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A Woman’s Body and Self-Perception
A girls’ meet up time with a lovely friend of mine, inspired this write-up about our body and self-image....
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Contraceptives
Contraceptives, Side Effects & Much More!
In my interaction with a few women recently, I have noticed a growing sense of weariness and hesitation...
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When Period Stops: Questions Women Ask About Menstruation
We have discussed heavy period flow extensively here on the Healthy Ebony Woman. In this blog post, I...
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Living With Hair Loss
    Her Glory When We Lose Control Tola’s Story   Her Glory  Where does one...
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Sickle Cell and Women's Health
Hi there! The month of September is the sickle cell awareness month in the United Kingdom. I am particularly...
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FGM
The Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation.
During a typical day in the Women’s Health Clinic, I saw a lovely, petite lady for a procedure....
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Women Mental Health: Carol's Story.
In my introductory blog, we had a chat about the role-related cause of depression. In this write-up,...
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1: Heart-to-Heart Talk on Depression
I’m super excited to bring you a new blog series where we can have a heart-to-heart talk on depression...
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Are Uterine Fibroids Preventable?
In my clinical practise and years of talking to other women, I have encountered those with uterine fibroids,...
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Period pain
What Decides: Period Pain or None!
Primary Period Pain Secondary Period Pain What Helps? Jemima, a 21-year-old clinical psychologist,...
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