Dr Josevania Martins Company

22/11/2025

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🌸 Post-Menopausal Bleeding: Don’t Ignore It 🌸

Bleeding after menopause is never normal — and it’s always a reason to get checked.
Even a small amount of spotting matters. Early assessment can save lives.

20/11/2025

⚠️ Did you know?
In the UK, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age and are more likely to develop more aggressive types, such as triple-negative breast cancer.
Awareness and early checks are especially important.

✨ Your body, your awareness, your health.
Share this and help protect the women you love.

’sHealth

19/11/2025

Binge Eating & Fertility: What You Need to Know

Did you know that binge eating can affect your ability to conceive? Recurrent overeating can lead to weight gain, hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and disrupted menstrual cycles, all of which may reduce fertility in women. In men, it can lower testosterone, affect s***m quality, and even increase DNA damage in s***m cells.

Beyond the physical effects, binge eating can also increase stress and cortisol levels, further impacting reproductive health.

The good news? Addressing binge eating through balanced nutrition, lifestyle changes, and psychological support can improve your chances of conceiving and support overall health.

🌱 Take care of your body and your fertility—it all starts with awareness and action!

17/11/2025

Can a Semen Allergy Affect Fertility? Yes — and Here’s How. 🌸

Most people have never heard of it, but human seminal plasma hypersensitivity (semen allergy) is a real and rare condition that can dramatically impact a woman’s fertility journey.

✨ What happens?
The immune system reacts to proteins in semen, causing burning, swelling, hives, or even systemic reactions.
For some women, the inflammation can make conception extremely difficult — even when everything else appears healthy.

✨ Why does it matter?
Many women suffer for years without a diagnosis, mistaking symptoms for infections or hormonal issues.
Early recognition means quicker relief — and often, restored fertility.

16/11/2025

Did you know cancer isn’t caused only by gene mutations — but also by how your genes are switched ON or OFF?
That’s the power of epigenetics.

🔍 Epigenetic changes like DNA methylation, histone modification, and micro-RNA activity can:
• Silence tumour-suppressor genes
• Activate cancer-promoting genes
• Accelerate uncontrolled cell growth
• Influence how tumours respond to treatment

🔥 The surprising part?
Many epigenetic changes are reversible — which is why researchers are exploring epigenetic therapies for cancers such as lymphoma, breast cancer, colon cancer, and leukaemia.

🌱 Your lifestyle matters too!
Stress, pollution, diet, smoking, alcohol, and chronic inflammation can all influence epigenetic switches linked to cancer risk.

15/11/2025

Metaflammation: The Silent Fire Behind Modern Diseases

Did you know your body can be inflamed… even when you’re not sick?

Metaflammation is a low-grade, chronic inflammation caused by modern lifestyle stress — processed foods, poor sleep, pollution, stress, and inactivity.
It doesn’t scream, but it slowly affects your hormones, fertility, metabolism, heart health, and energy levels.

✨ The good news?
You can cool the fire with simple changes: balanced nutrition, movement, better sleep, and mindful stress care.

Your daily habits shape your long-term health.
Let’s choose the anti-inflammatory life. 💛

15/11/2025

Lung Cancer: Women Are at Risk Too

Did you know that while lung cancer deaths in men are slowly declining, deaths in women are on the rise?

This reflects historical smoking trends, but it’s a wake-up call for all women: your lungs matter! 💨❤️

✨ Protect yourself:
• Don’t start smoking
• Quit if you do
• Be aware of symptoms like persistent cough, shortness of breath, or unexplained weight loss
• Regular check-ups can save lives

Your health is in your hands. Let’s breathe life into awareness! 🌬️

13/11/2025

Ge***al prolapse can increase your risk of ge***al infections. When the pelvic organs shift downward, it can cause poor airflow, tissue irritation, and difficulty with hygiene, creating the perfect environment for bacteria or yeast to grow.

👩‍⚕️ Symptoms like discharge, burning, or discomfort shouldn’t be ignored — they might not just be an infection, but a sign of prolapse too.

✨ Early diagnosis and pelvic floor care can prevent both infection and further prolapse.

💬 Talk to your gynaecologist — your body’s signals matter!

05/11/2025

16/10/2025

Cervical Cancer Awareness 🌸
Did you know that most cervical cancers are caused by persistent HPV infection? 💉
Protect yourself with the HPV vaccine, attend regular smear tests, and stop smoking 🚭
Prevention starts with awareness! 💪💖

14/10/2025

Early referral means more options, better outcomes, and peace of mind