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Hormonal HealthPCOS: Why Diagnosis Takes Years, and What to Track
PCOS often takes years to diagnose because its signs show up scattered across months and there is no single test. Here is what you can track so you arrive at care with a pattern, not a guess.
Asele Team · Sep 15, 2026
Blush & BloomUsing AI to Predict Preterm Birth, with Rubén Molina | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 48
Innitius CEO Rubén Molina on using AI to predict preterm birth by measuring cervical elasticity, and being a man building women's health tech.
Gigi · Sep 13, 2026
Blush & BloomInvesting in Women's Health: Ulla Sommerfelt on the 2% Problem | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 49
FemTech Studios founder Ulla Sommerfelt on investing in women's health, the 2% funding gap, and why femtech is far more than period trackers.
Gigi · Sep 13, 2026
Women's HealthWomen's Health Is More Than Fertility
For too long, women's health has been treated as a story that begins and ends with fertility. Your body is a whole system across a whole life, and it deserves attention long before, and long after, the question of having children.
Asele Team · Sep 12, 2026
Preventive CareThe Cervical Screening Gap: Why Black and Minority Women in the UK Miss Out
Cervical screening is one of the most effective cancer-prevention tools we have, yet Black and minority-ethnic women in the UK attend less often. Here is why the gap exists, what the appointment involves, and how to book with confidence.
Asele Team · Sep 11, 2026
Maternal HealthWhy 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
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
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