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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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.