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Developing Fibroids: The Pain, Facts, and Disparities

Jun 25, 2023Destini MarieSpeaking Factsblack women, Disparities, fibroids, Menstruation, Painful periods, Periods, Surgery

Introduction Talking about periods has always been a faux pas – no one wants to discuss menstruation openly or how our periods affect the female body. It is no surprise that common gynecological conditions are unknown publicly today. Unfortunately, the lack of education and discussion on these conditions causes girls and women to suffer silently.

Endometriosis: My Life, My Story, My Truth

Introduction My period started December 25th, 2007 – Merry Christmas to me – growing up, I experienced painful cramps, awful headaches, and chronic fatigue. I was in the seventh grade when my period started, and everything was manageable. However, in high school, I noticed my cramps were getting worse, then my junior year, things drastically