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Cosmetics & Your Fertility

Black women are 2x more likely to face fertility issues and yet we are ½ as likely to seek out medical help and receive treatment.

When we do go seek treatment or medical advice we are often met with prejudice from physicians. This bias often manifests itself as a perceived need to shame us surrounding our sex lives and even going so far as blaming the average weight of Black women.

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Black Women, Fibroids & Parabens

Now, what is it with fibroids and Black women?

Did you know that Black women are 2-3x more likely to suffer from fibroids?

They start to show up at younger ages (when compared to our counterparts) and they are often more severe.

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