Jun 24, 2021
Do you experience heavy bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding is when you bleed outside of your normal monthly period. There can be a wide range of reasons this may be happening, including PCOS, fibroids, pregnancy and even certain cancers. In this episode, Dr. Jackie explains common causes for abnormal uterine...
Jun 17, 2021
Black men are disproportionately faced with discrimination throughout their lives, and for homosexual Black men, the discrimination they endure is twofold, leading to greater rates of depression and social isolation. Terrell and Jarius Joseph, hosts of the Dear Media podcast Let's Go There, are two millennial gay dads...
Jun 10, 2021
A hysterectomy is a major procedure to remove a woman's uterus. On this episode, Dr. Jackie discusses when a hysterectomy is needed, the different types of hysterectomies, the risks & benefits, and what to expect before, during and after the procedure. Hysterectomies can greatly improve the quality of life for many,...
Jun 3, 2021
Black women are 80 to 90% more likely to develop fibroids. Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman's uterus that can lead to a number of health issues. In this episode, Dr. Jackie breaks down what fibroids are, when they typically develop, what symptoms to look out for, how they are detected,...