Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, is a distinguished board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist. Dr. Dombo’s initial inspiration was her father’s internal medicine practice in Zimbabwe where she observed firsthand the respect and impact her father had on his patients, particularly at a time when women’s voices in Zimbabwe were often marginalized. Over the last two years, she has committed to caring for women in midlife and through the menopausal transition. She works with Alloy Health as a prescribing physician and became the Director of Advocacy and Outreach. Alongside Dr. Sharon Malone, she launched Alloy Health’s initiative for black women’s wellness. On this episode of The Vault Dr. Dombo discusses how black women can take care of their health in midlife by learning about the higher cardiac risks and more severe menopause outcomes that they experience compared to other groups, yet Black women are the least likely to get treatment and support and are often excluded from the menopause conversation.
- What are the differences in how women of color experience menopause and perimenopause?
- How to advocate better healthcare with my healthcare professional?
- Ways to include Black women in the menopause conversation?
- How to prevent worsened physical health outcomes during menopause?
- Should I use supplements during menopause?
- What are the mental health signs related to menopause?
- How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.
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