"In fact, a 2016 survey of female physicians in the Journal of Women’s Health found that nearly one in four of those who had tried to have a baby had been diagnosed with infertility — almost double the rate of the general public." nytimes.com/2021/09/13/hea…

A reminder that September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month! #pcos #pcosaa #polycysticovariansyndrome #polycysticovarysyndrome #pcossupport #pcoshealth #pcosinformation #pcosresources #pcosresearch #togetherwecan #1in5 #shadesofteal #pcosdirectory #womenshealth

Oh, this is interesting! I can't help but wonder what Digna Velez Edwards, MS, PhD @JackiePiekos and Jacklyn Hellwege think about these #fibroid results

1/ If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I am borderline incensed by how low #NIH funding is for common gynecologic conditions, like #fibroids, #endometriosis, and even the basics of menstruation and menopausal transition…

Dear PhD students, When doubting yourself, take a step back & see the big picture of what you are trying to accomplish. You are finding answers to questions that haven’t been asked before. You are contributing to science, & that’s simply amazing. OpenAcademics Academic Chatter™

Great mentors can see what you are capable of, and then help you to see it as well.

#New JCEM (Endocrine Society Journals) study assessed prevalence & economic burden of pregnancy-related and long-term health morbidities attributed to #PCOS, estimating that the annual cost is $4.3 billion (total annual PCOS-related cost: $8 billion) Link: academic.oup.com/jcem/advance-a…

Thank you for sharing! I can’t believe it’s finally that time. #DefenseIncoming

Congratulations Dr. Actkins! Your important work thus far is so impactful and I can’t wait to see what you do next! ❤️👩🏾‍🔬 Ky'Era Actkins #MeharryMade

I passed my defense!!! 😊🙌🏾 Thank you to everyone who came to my presentation and gave their support. It meant the world to me. Officially #PhDone

Thank you! I’m so lucky to have you as my close friend, collaborator, and a constant inspiration throughout this journey. Beyond happy that we’ve been able to do this together.

Another Black Woman with a PhD in genetics? This is certainly praise-worthy! Happy #BIGxWeek, Ky'Era Actkins!

Thank you!!!

Wow! I'm completely speechless. Thank you to the Future Leaders in Precision Public Health organizers for this award!

Happy to participate in my first Twitter conference with Future Leaders in Precision Public Health. Check out my poster on #PCOS and socioeconomic status. #PPHposter

We did it! Ky'Era Actkins ! #PhinisheD and #hooded. My bestie and me. #MeharryMade #HBCUgrad #MeharryMedicalCollege #MeharryCommencement

I science with cancer patients in mind. I science because the gift I’ve been given must be paid forward. I science to reach all underrepresented students to redefine their vision of a scientist. thermofisher.mvk.co/2glrx #ad #ThisIsHowIScience #ThermoFisherPartner #DEI