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June 19 is #WorldSickleCellDay! Sickle cell disease (#SCD) is an inherited disorder that affects hemoglobin. While early testing can help lower complications, vulnerable groups often face limited access to quality care. More awareness is needed to reduce these disparities.
Pelvic floor weakness (hypotonic) is a common cause for incontinence, while tension (hypertonic) often leads to pelvic pain. Did you know that dancers can have tight pelvic floors from overused muscles? Learn more in this multiswipe! #pelvicfloordysfunction
#STIs are common and can affect anyone. Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia & trichomoniasis are curable, while others like hepatitis B, herpes, HIV & HPV have no cure. Many have no symptoms. It is possible to get STIs from those who seem perfectly healthy. Learn more in my post!
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (#EDS) are a group of connective tissue disorders that are inheritable. Common symptoms include overly flexible joints & stretchy skin. Find out more here!
#EDSAwarenessMonth #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EhlersDanlos #HealthFacts #animation #illustration
Have you ever had a heartburn? Here we find out what food triggers Henriette’s heartburn – a common sign of pregnancy!
#comic #animation #illustration #cartoon #pregnancy #heartburn #fertility #infertility
Borderline personality disorder (#BPD) is an ongoing pattern of unstable moods, behaviors & relationships. Those with BPD may experience intense episodes of fear of abandonment, anger & impulsive behaviors. Learn more here!
#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #animation