September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, we’re standing at the edge of a breakthrough that could change the way we approach women’s health forever. For the first time, the FDA has approved both in-clinic and at-home HPV self-collection tools—making cervical cancer screening more accessible, less intimidating, and more empowering than ever before. This isn’t just medical progress. …
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—And Why Does It Go Underdiagnosed in Black Women?
September is PCOS Awareness Month, but for millions of women, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is more than an awareness campaign—it’s a daily battle. PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women worldwide. And yet, it remains underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and often dismissed—especially for women of color. What Exactly Is …
You Can’t Heal If You’re Always Tired
We’ve been taught to hustle.To push through.To wear exhaustion like it’s a badge of honor. But here’s the truth no one’s telling you: you cannot heal if you’re always tired. I’ve seen it in the clinic, in the chemo chair, and in my own mirror—women running on fumes, calling it “strength” when it’s really survival mode. And while the world …



