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STIs: Symptoms, Prevention, and When to Get TestedSexual Health

STIs: Symptoms, Prevention, and When to Get Tested

Learn about common STIs in women, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, and herpes, their symptoms (many are silent), how to prevent them, and when to get tested. Judgment-free, evidence-based guide.

Asele Team · Aug 4, 2026

Endometriosis Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment OptionsMenstrual Health

Endometriosis Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women but takes an average of 7 to 10 years to diagnose. Learn about the symptoms, stages, treatment options, and why getting diagnosed can be so difficult, especially in Africa.

Asele Team · Aug 3, 2026

Heavy Periods: What's Normal, What's Not, and What to DoMenstrual Health

Heavy Periods: What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do

Soaking through pads in an hour? Passing large clots? Learn the causes of heavy periods (menorrhagia), when to see a doctor, treatment options, and practical tips for managing heavy menstrual bleeding.

Asele Team · Aug 3, 2026

Vaginal Infections: Yeast Infections vs. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)Sexual Health

Vaginal Infections: Yeast Infections vs. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Learn the difference between yeast infections and BV, what causes them, how to spot the symptoms, treatment options, and when to see a doctor. Evidence-based and stigma-free.

Asele Team · Aug 2, 2026

Fertility 101: Tips and Facts About Getting PregnantFertility

Fertility 101: Tips and Facts About Getting Pregnant

Trying to conceive? Learn how fertility works, the best time to get pregnant, what affects your chances, and when to seek help. Evidence-based advice for women.

Asele Team · Aug 1, 2026

Multiple Sclerosis, Wearables, and Health Data Sovereignty | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 42Blush & Bloom

Multiple Sclerosis, Wearables, and Health Data Sovereignty | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 42

Dr. Sabine Seymour on Multiple Sclerosis, autoimmune disease in women, wearables, and why health data sovereignty is the next frontier for femtech.

Gigi · Jun 21, 2026

What's changing in Asele, and whyNewsletter

What's changing in Asele, and why

A note from Gigi on what is changing in Asele and the thinking behind it.

Gigi · Jun 15, 2026

Meet the Asele Health Brief: Your Data, Ready for the Doctor's RoomAsele App Tips

Meet the Asele Health Brief: Your Data, Ready for the Doctor's Room

The Asele Health Brief turns months of tracking into a summary you can bring to your appointment.

Asele Team · Jun 14, 2026

How to Build Trustworthy HealthTech People Trust | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 41Blush & Bloom

How to Build Trustworthy HealthTech People Trust | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 41

Piotr Zając joins Blush & Bloom to explain how to build trustworthy healthtech, from health data privacy and vibe coding risks to wearables and femtech.

Gigi · Jun 14, 2026

Asele joins the Corti Startup AcceleratorNews

Asele joins the Corti Startup Accelerator

Asele has been selected for the Corti Startup Accelerator.

Asele Team · Jun 3, 2026

Asele joins NVIDIA InceptionNews

Asele joins NVIDIA Inception

Asele has joined the NVIDIA Inception program for AI startups.

Asele Team · Jun 3, 2026

Building Better Breastfeeding Support in FemTech | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 39Blush & Bloom

Building Better Breastfeeding Support in FemTech | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 39

Breastfeeding support meets hardware in FemTech as Jerome Derycke of Lileo shares how listening to 160+ mothers shaped a better breast pump and lactation app.

Gigi · May 10, 2026