Dr.Jeanius

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
You can say:
“I don’t feel heard. Can we explore other causes?”
Advocacy isn’t being difficult.
It’s protecting your health.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Maternal mortality reviews show most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Women’s History Month is also about accountability.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Historically, women’s pain was minimized, ignored, or labeled emotional. That bias still affects diagnosis today.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
The right to contraception in the U.S. is younger than your parents. Access is recent ... and not guaranteed.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
Medical gaslighting sounds like:
• “It’s just stress.”
• “You’re too young for that.”
• “That’s normal for women.”
• “You just have a low pain tolerance.”
If something feels off ... keep asking questions.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Medical mistrust isn’t inherited fear. It’s learned from lived experience and documented history.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Black women have always advocated for reproductive autonomy  ... long before the term “reproductive justice” existed.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
If you’re told “it’s just a pinch” but it feels like more ... you are not dramatic.
Pain perception is real.
Your experience is valid.
Medicine should listen better.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
For decades, women were excluded from clinical trials “to protect them.” The result? Medications dosed and designed without women’s bodies in mind.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Women’s health research was historically done on women, not for women. Consent and ethics were not guaranteed ... and that history still shapes trust today.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
Endometrial biopsies can be painful.
Ask about:
• NSAIDs beforehand
• Local anesthesia
• Anti-anxiety support
• What to expect during + after
“Quick” does not mean painless.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Healthcare works best when patients are believed. Dismissal delays diagnosis and causes harm.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Cervical cancer prevention is one of the biggest public health successes we have ... when people can access care.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Fertility awareness methods require education, consistency, and access to resources to be effective.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
You are allowed to ask:
“What are my pain control options?”
If the answer is “we don’t do that here,” that’s information. 👀

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Birth control decisions should center your goals ... not your partner’s comfort.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
STI treatment also means partner treatment. Reinfection is common without it.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
If you’ve had a painful IUD before, that matters.
Tell your provider about:
• Prior traumatic insertions
• Painful periods
• Vaginismus
• Anxiety
Your body remembers pain. Your care plan should too.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Diabetes screening in pregnancy protects both parent and baby. Early detection prevents complications.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
HPV can stay dormant for years. A new positive test doesn’t automatically mean recent exposure.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
If you’re avoiding Pap smears, IUDs, or pelvic exams because you’re afraid of being judged, mocked, or disrespected … you’re not being “dramatic.”

That fear comes from real harm in the healthcare system.
You deserve dignity, privacy, and care without humiliation.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
IUD insertion should not be a “just breathe through it” experience.
Ask about:
• Ibuprofen BEFORE your appointment
• A paracervical block (numbing injection)
• Cervical softening meds (when appropriate)
• Anxiety support
Pain management is healthcare .... not a luxury.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
You don’t need a pelvic exam for most birth control prescriptions. Access shouldn’t depend on unnecessary barriers.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
PCOS increases risk for insulin resistance and diabetes. Screening early changes long-term outcomes.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Cervical cancer is slow-growing. That’s why routine screening saves lives.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Fertility treatments don’t guarantee pregnancy ... but they do improve odds. Honest counseling matters more than promises.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
A positive STI test is a health issue  ... not a moral one. Care should never come with shame.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Birth control can be used continuously to skip periods safely. Monthly bleeding is not medically required.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Emergency contraception works before pregnancy. It does not cause abortion.

OB-GYN tip of the day:
Pain with sex is common ... and treatable. It’s not “just anxiety” and it’s not something you have to push through.