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What's changing in Asele, and why
Asele has joined NVIDIA Inception and the Corti Startup Accelerator. Here's what that means for the app, what's changing, and what stays exactly the same.

Gigi
Jun 152 min read


Meet the Asele Health Brief: Your Data, Ready for the Doctor's Room
Too many women leave appointments feeling unheard. The Asele Health Brief turns your tracked cycle, mood, and symptom data into a clinician-ready report — so you can walk in prepared, speak with confidence, and advocate for yourself.
Asele Team
Jun 145 min read


Asele joins NVIDIA Inception
Asele has been accepted into NVIDIA Inception, NVIDIA's global programme for early-stage AI startups.
Asele Team
Jun 31 min read


Asele joins the Corti Startup Accelerator
Asele has been accepted into the Corti for Startups programme, a healthcare-native AI accelerator giving early-stage health startups API credits and expert access.
Asele Team
Jun 32 min read


Contraception Methods Compared: Which One Is Right for You?
There's no single 'best' contraceptive — it depends on your body, your lifestyle, and your plans. IUDs and implants are the most effective (99%+), the pill works well if taken consistently, and condoms are the only method that also protects against STIs.
Asele Team
Apr 235 min read


Why Is My Period Irregular? Causes, Concerns, and When to See a Doctor
Irregular periods can be caused by stress, hormonal conditions like PCOS or thyroid problems, weight changes, or certain medications. If your cycle is consistently outside the 21-to-35 day range or you're missing periods, it's worth seeing a doctor.
Asele Team
Apr 144 min read


Uterine Fibroids: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the womb that are extremely common — especially in Black women. Symptoms range from heavy periods to pelvic pressure. Treatment options include medication, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery.
Asele Team
Apr 95 min read


PCOS Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and What You Can Do About It
PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 5 women. It can cause irregular periods, acne, weight gain, and fertility challenges. The good news? With the right lifestyle changes and medical support, it's very manageable.
Asele Team
Mar 294 min read


When Women Know Their Bodies, Everything Changes | International Women's Day 2026
A personal reflection for International Women’s Day on building Asele, a platform helping women better understand their cycles, health, and everyday well being.

Gigi
Mar 84 min read


Asele Period & Health Tracker Now Available on Google Play!
Asele Period & Health Tracker is now live on Google Play. Track your cycle, understand your health patterns, and align your productivity with your body's natural rhythms.
Asele Team
Mar 63 min read


Understanding Hormones: Your Body's Chemical Messengers
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, coordinating everything from sleep and stress to energy and mood. This guide breaks down how hormones work, how they are made, and why small imbalances can affect how you feel every day.

Gigi
Feb 86 min read


Asele Is a Community Partner for the WomenTech Global Conference 2026
At Asele, we talk a lot about women’s health. But health does not exist in isolation. Access to education, career opportunities, and financial stability shapes how women experience healthcare, how early they seek help, and the choices they are able to make for themselves. That belief is at the core of why Asele exists and why partnerships like this matter to us. We’re excited to share that Asele is a community partner for the WomenTech Global Conference 2026 . Why this partne
Asele Team
Jan 302 min read


Why We’re Bringing Data Education Into Women’s Health at Asele, With DataCamp Donates
Why Asele is expanding women’s health beyond tracking to include data education, career opportunities, and financial stability through its partnership with DataCamp Donates.
Asele Team
Jan 301 min read


Founder Diary #2: What Asele Is Not Allowed to Become
A reflection on the ethical boundaries behind building Asele, exploring how women’s health products can be misused and the design decisions made to protect autonomy, privacy, and care.

Gigi
Jan 182 min read


Asele 2025 Year in Review: What We Built, What We Learned, and What’s Next
Asele’s 2025 year in review covers our app relaunch, cycle based nutrition and fitness features, community growth, partnerships, and what we’re building next for women’s health in 2026.

Gigi
Dec 31, 20256 min read


Is My Discharge Normal? What I Learned When I Finally Started Listening to My Body
Here’s the part I didn’t expect: my emotions showed up in my discharge too. During stressful weeks, I noticed changes, thinner, different, unpredictable.

Queeneth
Oct 23, 20253 min read
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