Our mission is to increase endometriosis awareness, fund landmark research, provide advocacy and support for patients, and educate the public and medical community.
Founders: Padma Lakshmi, Tamer Seckin, MD
×
Donate Now

Zainab Onuh-Yahaya

Zainab Onuh-Yahaya

Zainab Onuh-Yahaya is a journo writer and essayist. Her work generally explores culture, lifestyle, women's health and minority inclusion. Her works have appeared in Teen Vogue, StyleCaster, Apartment Therapy Media, Grown Magazine and others. She's currently in the Law School.

Endometriosis in African Women: The Reasons Behind Unreported Cases & Lack of Access to Care

Endometriosis in African Women: The Reasons Behind Unreported Cases & Lack of Access to Care

I got my first period just after I turned 18. Before then, my friends were already a few years into their membership to what I imagined was the cool club of ‘period-havers.’ I did not know it then, but I had polycystic ovarian syndrome…

What to Expect at Your Cervical Cancer Screening & How Access to Care Differs Across the World

What to Expect at Your Cervical Cancer Screening & How Access to Care Differs Across the World

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women. According to the World Health Organization, 99% of cervical cancer cases are caused by a high-risk HPV (human papillomavirus) infection, which is commonly transmitted through sexual…

Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer

Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. This month, various organizations embark on campaigns geared towards increasing awareness and public education on cervical cancer in their communities, encouraging testing and vaccinations and providing…