Gynaecological Health
Black Women & Our Gynaecological Health
Not enough research goes into gynaecological health, especially when it comes to the experiences of black women. So it's important that we have the conversations that cover menopause, fibroids, menstruation, gynae cancers, and everything else that might be taboo to bring up in 'polite' conversation.
Read insights from health specialists alongside the experiences of ordinary black women and non-binary people right here on Black Ballad.


Dr Michelle Nyangereka
Could Cannabis Be The Key To An Easier Menopause For Black Women?
Wednesday 11 December 2024 8:00 AM

Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Not Waiting For New Year’s To Prioritise My Health
Sunday 8 December 2024 11:59 PM

C. I. Atumah
Why Are Women’s Health Issues Under-Funded And Under-Researched?
Wednesday 13 November 2024 8:00 AM


Jendella Benson
My Only ‘Summer Body’ Goal Is A Return To Real ‘Embodiment’
Thursday 4 July 2024 8:00 AM

Tabby Kibugi
The Struggles That Queer Black Women Face When Starting A Family
Wednesday 24 April 2024 8:00 AM




Helena Kudiabor
The Contraceptive Patch Shows How Racism Is Embedded In Sexual Health
Tuesday 26 September 2023 8:00 AM

Amanda Tayte-Tait
The Hidden Links Between Our Periods, PMS & Suicidal Ideation
Thursday 29 June 2023 8:00 AM




Mide Olabanji
Menstruation Is A Health Issue & Companies Should Care About It
Thursday 21 July 2022 8:00 AM


Jamila Pereira
Black Women, Abortion Politics & The Myth Of A "Black Genocide"
Tuesday 25 January 2022 8:00 AM
Dr Martina Toby and Dr Nneka Nwokolo
Menopause Is Coming! Here's Everything You Need To Know
Tuesday 13 July 2021 7:00 AM
Rianna Raymond-Williams
Black Women Are Not Getting The Reproductive Healthcare They Deserve
Monday 7 June 2021 7:00 AM
Genéa Saunders
Why & How I Decided To Donate My Eggs As A Black British Woman
Monday 10 May 2021 12:30 PM
Isha Webber
It Took A Pandemic, But I Finally Got The Healthcare I Deserve
Monday 1 February 2021 10:00 AM
Isaura Barbé-Brown
I Decided To Freeze My Eggs: Here's What Happened Step-By-Step
Wednesday 20 January 2021 7:00 AM
Carmel James
The Pill, The Pandemic And Lockdown In The Welsh Valleys
Tuesday 17 November 2020 7:00 AM
Bakita Kasadha
Why Black Women Should Be Talking About Menopause Earlier
Thursday 12 November 2020 7:00 AM
Marjorie Morgan
Why Fertility Is Still A Taboo Topic In Many Black Communities
Tuesday 2 June 2020 7:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Ed's Letter: Sickle Cell Shows That Our Health Isn't A British Concern
Monday 9 September 2019 7:34 AM
Rianna Raymond-Williams
Why Black Women Need To Know About The HIV Prevention Drug PrEP
Thursday 14 March 2019 7:00 AM
Rianna Raymond-Williams
Breaking The Silence: Coping With The Aftermath Of Sexual Assault
Monday 7 January 2019 7:00 AM
Sylvia Coitir
Negotiating The Difference Between Being Child-Less and Child-Free
Friday 14 December 2018 7:00 AM