Know your normal! Get yourself checked!

Menopause Whilst Black Season SEVEN Episode FOUR! Our guest for
Episode 4 of S7 is none other than *drum roll please* Dr Aziza
Sesay 


'Know your normal! Get yourself checked!" 


Dr. Aziza Sesay is a GP, GP educator, Honorary Senior Clinical
Lecturer, Host, Speaker and a well-regarded health content
creator. Dr. Sesay is particularly noted for her work in health
education, awareness, advocacy, and empowerment through her
platform, "Talks with Dr. Sesay." This platform shares
evidence-based health information, with a focus on women's
health, cancer awareness, mental health, and health inequity. Dr.
Sesay is the Vice Chair and Creative Director of
@BlackFemaledrs.uk and serves as an Ambassador for multiple
health charities, including @EveAppeal, @WellbeingofWomen . She
has also been featured on various media platforms and has
authored a number of health articles. Additionally, Dr. Sesay has
collaborated with numerous organisations and has played a pivotal
role in several national public health campaigns.


During this episode we go back to some basics and discuss:


> what exactly IS menopause?


> how can we get the best from our GP appointment


> what to do if we are scared about experiencing menopause?
>the jargon-busting truth behind all those letters!


> whats in Dr Azizas bag of cute toys?


> why is lifestyle such a huge contributing factor to good
menopause care?


...and much more.


This brilliantly informative episode is available to watch on
YouTube and listen to on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and beyond. Dr
Aziza is happy for listners to reach out to her on her platorms -
just remember that Drs can't and don't give diagnoses without a
consultation. Please leave a comment and/or glowing review! They
make a BIG difference to our potential reach! New episodes drop
every Wednesday. 


CONNECT


Dr Aziza Sesay on Instagram


Website - https://www.talkswithdrsesay.com/ 


NOTES


NHS Choices/GP website - accredited by BMS - British Menopause
Society or FSRH + Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health


More letter explanations:


DFSRH (Diploma of FSRH)


DRCOG (Diploma with the Royal College of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology) 


FFSRH or FRCOG =  Fellowship with RCOG


MFSRH = Masters of the FSRH. Phew!


FSH level - Follicle Stimulation Hormone


Psychologist Dr Julie Smith  - Book - Why has nobody told me
this before?


Brown crocheted vulva by  Knitwear buy YuliyaO


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Please keep talking about menopause amongst your family, friends
and work colleagues of all genders. Together we will break this
taboo and ensure that every person gets the menopause care they
need. 


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Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause
activist.  She is host of bi-weekly weekend radio show on
Golddust radio 'Can We Talk'.


Karen hosts The Joy Retreat Barbados, the worlds first
retreat for Black women in any stage of menopause, 28th April -
5th May 2025. 


Karens first childrens book, 'Grandmas Locs', illustrated by
Camilla Ru, on celebrating natural Black hair through the
relationship between a grandmother and her grandson, will be
published by Tate publishing on 24th October 2024. Preorders
open.


Karen is part of the International Womens Podcast Festival -
Content Is Queen. 3rd and 4th October. London. UK. Tickets.


New episodes miraculously* appear on Wednesdays. *thanks to the
invaluable work of @beyongolia and @yaa___studio
who are bloody amazing. 


*we recognise that inclusive language is important in ensuring
that ALL who experience menopause are seen and heard. The term
women is used whilst mindful of this.