Women's Health
6 guides on this topic
Iron Deficiency Anaemia — Why It's So Common in African Women and How to Actually Fix It
Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, and African women are disproportionately affected. Many spend years managing symptoms they think are normal. Here is the full guide — including the ferritin test your GP might be missing.
Menopause — What African Women Need to Know (And Why So Many Are Going Through It Alone)
Menopause is still a taboo subject in many African families. Black women are more likely to experience earlier onset, more severe vasomotor symptoms, and less likely to receive HRT. Here is the guide that fills the gap.
Endometriosis — The Condition That Takes 8 Years to Diagnose, Longer if You're Black
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and takes an average of 8 years to diagnose. For Black women, that wait is even longer — driven by pain being dismissed, symptoms normalised, and a persistent myth that the condition is rare in Black patients. It is not.
Fibroids — What African and Black Women Need to Know
Black and African women are 2–3 times more likely to develop fibroids, develop them younger, and have more severe symptoms. Yet many suffer for years before getting a diagnosis. Here is the complete guide.
Mental Health During and After Pregnancy — What Nobody Tells African Women
Perinatal mental health problems affect 1 in 5 women. Black and African women are at higher risk, less likely to be screened, and less likely to receive appropriate treatment. This guide is about changing that.
PCOS Explained — Symptoms, Diagnosis, and What Actually Helps
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects 1 in 10 women and is among the most common reasons for irregular periods and fertility problems. Yet many women go years without a correct diagnosis. Here is everything you need to know.