Healthy Ebony Woman

In my interaction with a few women recently, I have noticed a growing sense of weariness and hesitation around the use of hormonal contraceptives. With a growing number of women now on hormonal contraception for various reasons, I would like to write this blog to give some balanced information so that women in this community can make informed choices. The contraceptives get the job done pretty well without question if the right form is chosen for the right circumstances and …

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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What You Need To Know About Vaginal Discharge.
Do you think you know your vaginal discharge well enough? Hmm.. you may want to think again. What cues...
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Menopause: Staying On Top Of Your Game!
What is the expected workplace demeanour? Confidence, poise, being in control and on top of your game?...
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MENOPAUSE 3: It’s Hot in Here! It’s Dry Down There!!
“I do not need to talk about how it affected our sex life, do I?” said Kiki, I quickly interjected, “oh...
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