My Ferritin Was At 5% From Fibroid Blood Loss: Dr Nneka Irechukwu

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! Joining us this week is Dr Nneka Irechukwu, a PhD physiologist and pharmacologist with over a decade in medical communications as well as lived experience of fibroids. 2 in 3 women will develop fibroids in their lifetime but black women and ethnic minorities are disproportionately effected across diagnosis and treatment. They can distort the uterus, cause infertility and severe blood loss leading to complications including anaemia and iron deficiency. We discuss the different types of fibroids, the variety of treatments, the racial health gap and what needs to drastically change in the healthcare system. Links, Socials & Products Dr Nneka Irechukwu… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrnneka/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrnneka It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod NEW: The Guide To Diagnosis Are you struggling to get a diagnosis? Are you being dismissed, gaslit, and ignored in the doctor's office? This guide will empower you to advocate for yourself, know your rights as a patient and get the answers you need. Get the guide: https://stan.store/itsnotjustaperiod/p/hack-the-system-the-diagnostic-guide Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.