The Myths That Harm African Women in Healthcare with Dr Adanna | Blush and Bloom Podcast Ep. 12

In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Dr. Adanna Chimere, a medical doctor and strategic lead at , a digital health company tackling health inequities through culturally relevant solutions.Dr. Adanna shares her journey from studying medicine to working across Africa and the Caribbean, and how myths and stigma shape the way African women experience healthcare. She opens up about the systemic gaps she’s witnessed and why rethinking how we talk about women’s health is urgent.We Discuss:✨ Why pain should never be dismissed as “just part of being a woman”✨ How terms like “sanitary” reinforce stigma around menstruation✨ The myth that fibroids and endometriosis are rare in African women✨ Why policies on paper don’t always translate to real access to care✨ The role of cultural context in building sustainable health solutions✨ What needs to change for women to feel seen and heard in healthcareThis conversation is bold, eye-opening, and deeply relevant to women across Africa and beyond.🎧 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe if this episode resonates with you.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:25 Meet Dr. Adanna01:40 How Her Journey in Medicine Began04:20 Myths and Misconceptions09:15 Why Pain and Period Stigma Hold Women Back13:05 Fibroids, Endometriosis, and Misdiagnosis16:40 Mental Health and Gaps in Policy20:10 Building Sustainable Healthcare Solutions23:15 Breaking Silence Around Reproductive Health27:30 Advice for Young Women in Medicine30:10 Where to Find Dr. Adanna💬 What’s one myth about women’s health you think needs to be challenged?🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Resources:Show notes: Connect:• Dr. Adanna: | • Glacie Health: • Gigi (Host): More from Asele:✨ Visit: ✨ Try the app: ✨ Join WhatsApp: ✨ Instagram: ✨ Spotify: ✨ YouTube: ✨ Apple Podcasts: