Why Wait Til Monday

Final Women's Health Series Episode with Nicole Gyamfi

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. We have reached the final episode in the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, but trust me, the conversations around this topic will continue. Women’s Health is near and dear to my heart.   On today’s episode, I brought in a healthcare professional and subject matter expert to wrap up our final episode and to speak on the topic of fibroids, hysterectomy and menopause from a clinical standpoint.  Today’s guest is Nicole Gyamfi.  She’s a lifelong New Jersey resident and a registered nurse for close to 20 years. She has held various roles in her professional career as a nurse, ranging from direct patient care to leadership in the private and public sector.  Currently, Nicole is working in the public sector for the State of New Jersey overseeing COVID-19 operations. Since witnessing firsthand the impact COVID-19 had on the community’s mental health with an increase in people demonstrating symptoms of anxiety and depression and an increase in substance use and abuse, it sparked Nicole’s interest to pursue an advanced nursing degree in Psychiatry with a goal to provide affordable mental health services to economically disadvantaged populations living with chronic health conditions.  This episode is filled with great information and helpful tips, so be prepared to take a mental note of what’s being shared or write actual notes as we will provide questions you can ask your gynecologist at your next medical appointment.   My hopes and prayers are that these Women’s Health Series episodes were helpful and that you gain insight and share the content of these episodes with the women in your life.

Women's Health Series: Follow Up with Your Healthcare Provider

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. We are two episodes away from completing the Women’s Reproductive Health Series. Today, I am talking with Susan Pinnock. She’s a wife and mother.  She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resource Mgmt. Susan has worked in healthcare for 20+ years in various roles. This past work experience has helped her tremendously in communicating her health concerns to her healthcare provider and weighing her options betweens fibroid removal surgery versus having a hysterectomy. Susan wants to encourage women don’t wait to see a doctor if you are having heavy menstrual cycles. Enjoy the episode.

Don't Ignore Painful Menstrual Cycle with Bridgette Davis

Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. I’m back again with another episode for the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Bridgette Davis. In this episode, Lakange shares her experience with heavy menstrual cycles from fibroids which lead her to having a partial hysterectomy. This is another short, but informative episode.  Enjoy

Pay Close Attention to Your Gynecological Health with Lakenge Haynes

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. I’m back again with another episode for the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Lakenge Dowell Haynes. She is a Mom of 2 and Grandmother of 1. In this episode, Lakange shares her experience with uterus cysts that caused her to need a hysterectomy before the age of 30. She wants to encourage women to pay close attention to their gynecological health and to listen to their bodies just a little more.  Enjoy the episodes.

Seek Medical Advice with Jasmine Women's Health Series

Hey Yall! Welcome back to Why Wait til Monday! I am your host Nichol Shabazz. I’m back again with another episode for the Women’s Reproductive Health Series, and today I am talking with Jasmine. She’s a Kindergarten Special Education Teacher. In this episode, Jasmine shares her experience with fibroids while pregnant. She wants to encourage women to seek medical advice if you are experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and pain each month with your cycle. Enjoy the episodes.