Kensa Health is a women's health platform providing information, education and tools that empower women and improve women's health conversations and outcomes.
Cornwall, UK
Joined December 2021
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Living with PCOS can be a daily struggle and yet many people don't even know what it is or how it can impact every aspect of a women's life. This is why it is so important that we share women's health stories and ensure women's voices are heard.
#WomensHealthMatters #PCOS
Welcome to cold and flu season! While we can't cure a cold, our All My Meds app can help you remember what medications help and which ones cause reactions. Keep track of over the counter medications along with prescriptions. Download the FREE app here: buff.ly/3MkeQiP
We know it is Halloween, but women's health shouldn't be scary. We need to stop the taboos and the bias and start talking more! #womenshealth #periods #womenshealthmatters
Why is it so important that doctors know about your over the counter medications? Well researchers at Imperial College London’s Department of Surgery & Cancer found that over-the-counter medicine purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases early! buff.ly/46L2XdU
"Does HRT increase your risk of getting breast cancer?" This is one of the reasons women worry about HRT. However, many hormone replacement therapies can be safe and there are other #BreastCancer risk factors women should be aware of.
#BreastCancerAwareness #HRT #Menopause
Did you know it is important to tell your doctor about over the counter medications as well as prescriptions? Some medications can interact with each other and regular use of over the counter medications might point to a more serious illness. #womenshealth #medication #allmymeds
5 tips regarding #BreastCancer. While we know it's important to check your breasts, how often do we do it? Also, did you know that exercise and a healthy diet can have an impact? The most important thing is - if you think something isn't right speak with a doctor right away!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer in their life, it is critical that we all continue to support awareness, early diagnosis, treatment, and research. #WomensHealth #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #womenshealthmatters
77% of 18-24 year olds take supplements and it's a growing market. However supplements and vitamins can impact medications you might be taking. When your doctor asks what medications you are taking, tell them about all supplements + vitamins! #health #suppliments #womenshealth
Sarah needs to check out our FREE All My Meds App! She can use simple photos to share all her medication notes with her doctors.
Have you seen it?
allmymeds.co.uk/
Baby Loss Awareness Week is the 9th-15th of October. There is an extra layer of significance for Kensa Health Founder Dr Rose Abbott @RAbbottWarren
We know this week can be hard, but it is also a chance to spread awareness, empathy, and compassion.
#BabyLossAwarenessWeek
Brilliant (though quite depressing) article on just how DEADLY the gender health gap is. Thank you to the @guardian for highlighting this critical health crisis. Now let's get on with fixing it!
theguardian.com/society/2023…
#WomensHealth #womenshealthmatters #Cancer #CancerResearch
Hey @kerrya_pearson this is a great follow on from our talk last week with @CR_UK - such a critical topic!
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So women over 55 don’t exist… wonder how that will play out at the next election? “The survey is open to all women in England aged 16 to 55 years” Landmark survey seeks women’s views on reproductive health - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/news/landm…
Good News! @JohnLewisRetail @waitrose @Tesco @sainsburys @Primark are saying 'Pants to the Tax’ joining a campaign by @wukawear & @marksandspencer They are discounting period pants by 20% to fight against unfair VAT. You can help! Just sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petit…
When people ask if there is a gender health gap, you can always remind them that it’s 2023 and they’ve only just started testing period products with actual blood 🩸🩸🩸😡 themarysue.com/its-2023-and-… via @themarysue
Packing for a holiday? The last thing you probably remember to pack is a list of your meds. But what if you need unexpected medications on holiday? Can you remember the name of all your meds? Do you know what they are in Greek?
Check out: All My Meds. allmymeds.co.uk/
If women don't know enough about their own bodies how can they get the help they need? This is why we love running training courses on women's health for businesses. After all knowledge is power and we can use all the power we can get!
#womenshealth #womenshealthmatters
OUR APP IS LIVE!
We are thrilled to share that our first app, All My Meds is now live!
Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/all-my…
Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/d….
It has been a journey, but we are really excited to get this free app out there for you all to try.
#health
