During this Live session, we'll dive deep into #fibroid awareness and share essential tips on advocating for yourself at the doctor's office.
ποΈ Date: Monday, July 31st
β° Time: 12 PM (CST), 1 PM (EDT), 5 PM (GMT)
Join us on LIVE 7/31 with @phyllisfrempong
1pm EDT/5pm GMT at https://t.co/kbfwAQsHGB
π Learn about #fibroids and what they are
π Learn about the various treatment options
π Discuss the importance of being your own health advocateβ£β£β£β£β£β£β£β£β£β£β£β£
#Fibroidawareness
E.E. of Nigeria shared her #FibroidJourney with us. She reflects on 4οΈβ£ pieces of advice she would offer to those beginning their fibroid journey.
1οΈβ£ Research your doctor, the procedure, the hospital, and anything involved with your journey. 1/
They are used for protection and to communicate with the spirit world. The Dan people call these masks gle or ge, which refer to both the physical mask and the individual spirits that the mask is said to embody during #masquerade performances. 2/2
Credit: @youreanyaway#africa
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The Dan are a Mande indigenous group from northwestern #IvoryCoast and neighboring #Liberia. The Dan are famous for their art, particularly their mask rituals (Ge or Gle). Dan masks are sacred objects. 1/
#africanart
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3οΈβ£ Ways To Advocate For Yourself At Your Next HealthCare Provider Appointment
1οΈβ£ Ask your provider to screen you for fibroids beyond the touch test
2οΈβ£ Explain why this is critical for people of African descent
3οΈβ£ Request an abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound
#fibroids
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π July is #FibroidAwarenessMonth and we are kicking off our year-long initiative about about womb wealth and healing.
π Over the next month we will share resources and information on #fibroids and their connection to Black women's health and wellness. 1/
π Our focus is to support people in understanding how to advocate for themselves in order to promote early detection and global awareness.
π Stay tuned for more updates on how you can learn, inspire, and heal. Join us by learning more at the link in our bio.#fibroidsawareness
π July is #FibroidAwarenessMonth and we are kicking off our year-long initiative about about womb wealth and healing.
π Over the next month we will share resources and information on #fibroids and their connection to Black women's health and wellness.
#mywombwealthaction
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