Now and then, we hear stories of rape and domestic abuse meted out to our vulnerable women. We have seen stories of girls being raped in schools, at homes, in churches (imagine the effrontery), in hospitals, and basically, every place we can think of. Hence, a lot needs to be done to stem the growing […]
On this day December 5th, I remember the dangers and long-lasting effects of Female genital mutilation. Just imagine your face being cut severally with a sharp knife, up to 100 times. That’s the type of pain that is felt during Female Genital Mutilation. Female Genital Mutilation It’s the removal of the parts of the female
Missed Period Some time in the life of a woman, she might have missed a Period without Pregnancy and it can be a big cause of worry. The menstrual period is a very important event in the life of every sexually active young woman, and whenever it is delayed or absent, it comes with a
Urinary Tract infections, UTIs are the commonest infections in our environment and one of the commonest reasons why most people come to the hospital. There are many possible causes of UTIs, but at all times, it is important to always check for the presence of any underlying condition that can predispose you to recurrent UTIs.
What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis simply means inflammation (swelling) in the liver. It is a common medical condition in Nigeria. It is spread through sexual intercourse as well as through blood transfusion. It can be prevented by Vaccination. The Hepatitis Vaccine was introduced into the NPI in 2004. There are different types of Hepatitis, such as
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) occurs when there is a loss of blood supply to the muscles of a part of the heart or all of it. When the blockage affects of the heart, it can cause a heart attack. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of premature death in Western nations and its
A lot of ladies have been asking, how they could flush out sperm/semen that has entered the Vagina after having unprotected sex, or that the Condom broke. Before we begin that discussion, without judging you or your reasons, it is very important to know today, that, “Unprotected Sex” for any reason, at all should be
There have been a lot of questions and confusion about the uses of Misoprostol, a popular Anti-ulcer medication sold under various brand names such as Cytotec, among others. Hence, the a need to write this summary about the drug. What is Misoprostol? Misoprostol is an over-the-counter medication used in the management of stomach ulcers. It
Due to numerous questions and misconceptions about the action and usage of Postinor-2, a popular contraceptive in Nigeria, we have decided to put up this little summary about the drug. Postinor-2 is a popular emergency contraceptive containing Levonorgestrel. It is also known as the “Morning-after-Pill” which describes its role as an emergency contraceptive taken by
Ectopic pregnancy is what we call a type of pregnancy that does not develop in the uterus (womb). Have you ever gone to the hospital due to very severe abdominal pain, and then heard the doctor say that You have a pregnancy that is not growing inside the womb? This type of pregnancy can damage