WOMEN’S HEALTH

Growing up with three sisters who looked like models, Gemini had always been self-conscious. With a face and body full of hair, acne, and overweight, she was the perfect target for bullies. While some called her she-male, others called her a werewolf. These features that made her self-conscious didn’t start until her pubertal years when…

One could see the fear in the eyes of 18-year-old Courtney, who had her first menstruation when she was 13. The reason for the fear was her delayed period. It's been a little over three months since she last saw it. Some months before those missed periods, she had a lot going on for her–…

Fibroids, or uterine fibroids, are non-cancerous growths in the uterus (womb). Fibroids often do not present with any symptoms, but when they do, you may experience painful and heavy periods, frequent urination, and painful sexual intercourse. Being non-cancerous, they do not spread out of the uterus but may cause other complications, including affecting your fertility…

Miss. J. is a 30-year-old woman who has been having severe pains around her lower abdomen on and off every month for the past 6 years and worse around her menstrual period. It could get so painful that she finds it difficult to go to work or visit friends during such episodes. Some episodes have…

Breast cancer screening is used to detect cancer signs early and provide treatment on time. The most accessible way is self-breast examination, where a woman examines all sides of her breasts for swellings and any other changes. Mammogram, which is commonly used for screening in some countries, is not readily available in Nigeria.  Breast Examination…

“Clara, I just found a proven way to get rid of vaginal smells and I thought I should share it with you,” Monalisa, the class entrepreneur, said while guarding an oddly-branded bottle. Clara wondered when Monalisa became a “health specialist” as she only ever sold jewellery and clothing items.    Douching: What it is   The…

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in pregnant women. The infection can occur in any part of the urinary system, which includes the:   Kidneys   Ureters; the tube from each kidney that carries urine to the bladder   Bladder, which stores urine until you are ready to void   Urethra, the tube that takes urine from the bladder…