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Guides, stories and honest talk about women's health, from the women building Asele.
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Why Black Women Face Higher Risks in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Black and African women face higher risks in pregnancy and childbirth, and the reasons are systemic rather than anything about race itself. Here is what the data shows, the warning signs to never ignore, and how to make sure you are heard.
Asele Team · Sep 10, 2026 · 11 min read
Reproductive HealthYour First Gynaecologist Appointment: What to Expect
Nervous about your first gynaecologist visit? Here is a calm, practical walkthrough of what happens, how to prepare, and how to make sure you are heard, even in a short appointment.
Asele Team · Sep 9, 2026
Menstrual HealthJust Diagnosed With PCOS? What to Do Next (Beyond the Pill)
A new PCOS diagnosis can feel like a lot to carry, especially when you leave with a prescription and few answers. Here is a warm, practical guide to what it means and what to do next, with the pill in its proper place as one option among several.
Asele Team · Sep 8, 2026
Menstrual HealthEndometriosis vs PCOS: How to Tell Them Apart
Endometriosis and PCOS get confused all the time. They can both wreck your periods and affect fertility, but they are two different conditions with different causes. Here is how to tell them apart, and why it matters for getting the right care.
Asele Team · Sep 7, 2026
Asele App TipsFounder Diary #3: Why I Built Asele
The honest reason I started Asele: I set out to help other women, but I was also trying to help myself.
Gigi · Sep 5, 2026
Blush & BloomThe Prevention Economy, with Sara Roberts | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 47
Founder Sara Roberts on the prevention economy: why health is shifting to prevention and healthy ageing, scaling seed to Series B, and AI in care.
Gigi · Aug 29, 2026
Blush & BloomEndometriosis and Cycle Syncing: Living in Rhythm With Your Body | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 46
Endometriosis and cycle syncing explained: Katherine Maree Pace on the four menstrual phases, bioaligning, and healing symptoms naturally, one at a time.
Gigi · Aug 21, 2026
Hormonal HealthWeight and Hormones: Why Losing Weight Feels Harder for Women
Struggling with weight? It might not be about willpower. Learn how hormones like insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid hormones affect your weight, and what actually helps.
Asele Team · Aug 20, 2026
Hormonal HealthHormonal Acne and Skin Changes: What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You
Adult acne, breakouts around your period, pregnancy skin changes, learn how hormones affect your skin and what you can do about it. Practical tips for every life stage.
Asele Team · Aug 19, 2026
WellnessYour Pelvic Floor: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Strengthen It
Your pelvic floor muscles support your bladder, uterus, and bowel. Learn what weakens them, how to spot problems, how to do Kegels correctly, and when to see a specialist.
Asele Team · Aug 18, 2026
Hormonal HealthThyroid Problems in Women: Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Your thyroid controls more than you think. Learn the signs of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, why women are far more likely to be affected, and what to do about it.
Asele Team · Aug 18, 2026
Menstrual HealthPeriod Hygiene: Pads, Tampons, Cups, and Staying Fresh During Your Period
A practical guide to menstrual hygiene, how to use pads, tampons, menstrual cups, discs, and period underwear safely, plus tips for staying fresh, preventing infections, and understanding your options.
Asele Team · Aug 17, 2026
Blush & BloomThe Gender Data Gap in Women's Health, with Sandra Machoń | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 43
Data scientist Sandra Machoń on the gender data gap in women's health, femtech in Poland, health data privacy, and building tech that serves women.
Gigi · Aug 16, 2026
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