In the ongoing conversation about maternal health, a glaring concern has been at the forefront of our minds: the disproportionate challenges faced by Black mothers. In response, the United Kingdom, largely thanks to the efforts of campaigners has embraced Black Maternal Awareness Week—an essential initiative dedicated to addressing systemic disparities in maternal healthcare. The statistics Continue Reading
The journey of motherhood is supposed to be one of joy and anticipation, but for many Black women in England, it’s overshadowed by alarming statistics and disparities in maternal healthcare. Recent analysis has unveiled a troubling reality: Black women are up to six times more likely to experience severe birth complications compared to their white Continue Reading
As a mother who experienced the heart-wrenching loss of my first child before reaching the 24-week mark of pregnancy, the recent announcement by the government regarding the introduction of pregnancy loss certificates fills me with a mix of emotions. It’s a bittersweet revelation, one that evokes both sorrow for the past and hope for the Continue Reading
CYSTERS PRESENTS: MARGINALISED AND MENOPAUSAL A leading reproductive and mental health charity has announced their inaugural reproductive themed event, Marginalised and Menopausal. Designed to shed light on the unique needs and experiences of historically marginalised communities during their journey through the menopause, the event will feature talks from a host of keynote speakers, including This Continue Reading
The menopause is a time when a woman’s periods stop and her hormone levels change. Around 85% of women experience problems (such as hot flushes, changes in mood, joint pains) that may continue for years. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be prescribed for these symptoms, as well as to prevent other longer-term problems that increase Continue Reading
8 things I’ve learnt since my miscarriage This piece contains material of a highly sensitive nature including miscarriage, loss and bereavement that may be triggering for some individuals. Please do get in touch if you feel you need to talk to someone further. This was a piece I never thought I’d write. I’m not a Continue Reading
Latest HFEA report shows impact of Covid-19 on fertility treatment: * UK NHS-funded IVF treatments fell by 7% in 2020 * Private clinics bounce back but NHS slower to recover Fertility services were the first elective health service to reopen during the pandemic with the hard work of healthcare professionals keeping fertility patients’ hopes for Continue Reading
Written by Kaz Molloy On 23rd Dec 2009 I was diagnosed with womb cancer. The diagnosis came out of the blue as I was being seen by a gynaecologist for fibroids and an MRI scan to determine the size of them had picked up the cancer. I had never heard of “endometrial carcinoma” and actually Continue Reading
Not everyone is stock piling! As a sufferer of Endometriosis and PCOS, I am sick of people stockpiling. Living with a chronic condition with extremely heavy bleeding, I need access to menstrual products. We’ve seen throughout the years how there is a drive around period poverty, and with products costings from £1.00 to £5.00 you Continue Reading
IT’S HERE! September is Gynae Cancer Awareness Month, and for the second year running the Eve Appeal are asking you to Go Red!⠀Cysters are proud to be supporting this campaign, as only through collective support, sisterhood and community can we truly beat Cancer.⠀All across the world women are going red for all of the wrong Continue Reading
