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Why Black women face a silent health crisis

Why Black women face a silent health crisis

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A new book argues that disparities in fibroids, cancer and diagnosis reveal a lifelong gynecologic health crisis for Black women

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In this episode of Science Quickly, gynecologic oncologist and
health equity researcher Kemi Doll explains why the well-known
Black maternal mortality crisis is part of a broader “Black womb
crisis” in which many Black women experience a lifetime of
gynecologic health challenges. Drawing on research and personal
stories from her new book A Terrible Strength, Doll explores how
Black women face disparities in conditions such as fibroids,
endometriosis, and endometrial cancer and how gaps in diagnosis,
treatment and care contribute to worse outcomes for this
population. Recommended Reading: A Terrible Strength. Kemi Doll.
Harmony, 2026 Black women have worse IVF outcomes. New
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Science Quickly is produced by Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi,
Sushmita Pathak and Jeff DelViscio. This episode was edited by Alex
Sugiura, with fact-checking by Shayna Posses and Aaron Shattuck.
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