It is estimated that as many as 77 percent of women of reproductive age could have fibroid(s) without knowing it. Eighty percent of all women will develop fibroids by age 50. Among many African women, fibroid is a major challenge.
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Nollywood actress, Ini Dima-Okojie, has opened up about her journey to overcoming her fibroid diagnosis. The actress who shared her story via her Instagram account revealed that she was diagnosed with fibroid in 2017 but put off treatment while adopting
Adenoids are a patch of tissue that is high up in the throat, just behind the nose. They, along with the tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps body fluids in balance.
Nigerian tribal marks model, Adetutu has revealed that she recently found out she has uterine fibroid measuring 33 x 28mm. The mum-of-one who disclosed that she is scared of surgery also shared that she has opted for traditional herbal mixtures
Media personality, Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu has advised her followers to take their health seriously as she disclosed that she recently had surgery. The 31-year-old actress said she is on the road to recovery and has had to watch her body change
A consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Tunde Oyeyinka, says women diagnosed with fibroid stand the chance of conceiving three to six months after surgery. Speaking with PUNCH Healthwise, Oyeyinka, a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, said as
Celebrity couple, Tuface and Annie Idibia’s six-year-old daughter, Olivia, has undergone successful surgery, and Annie is taking the chance to share how challenging it is being a mum, as well as what keeps her going despite it all. In a
It has been reported that there are two big cities in China where women could be turned to a virgin in just 2 days and that is the new place many Nigerian celebrity women are now visiting to fix their
Talented Nollywood actress and producer, Yvonne Jegede has once again hinted to her secret and open admirers that she is available to start a relationship and even remarry again. The divorced movie star and single mom, during an Instagram Live
American model and mum-of-two, Chrissy Teigen has revealed plans to undergo surgery to take out her breast implants. The model earlier in the day shared a video of herself taking the COVID-19 test as part of preliminary checks to clear
Nollywood actress, Queeneth Agbor, has made some strong points directed at women. In a new interview with PUNCH, the actress shared her unhindered thoughts on two subjects that centres women, ultimately suggesting that women watch out for themselves and to
A Nigeria-based plastic surgeon with a questionable reputation over the integrity of her practice is in the news again. Dr. Anu of Med Contour, a Lagos-based cosmetic surgery hospital is not new to controversy. She has been called out a
Leading medical professionals in Nigeria have said that husbands do not need to sign consent form to allow their wives to undergo hysterectomy, caesarean section or any surgery. The medical directors said any adult woman who is mentally healthy can
A Nigerian mum and realtor, Oyin oladipupo has called out a Nigerian hospital for allegedly forgetting a medical item in her uterus after a surgery she underwent in 2017. According to her narration, the surgery was a cesarean section but
Celebrity mum-of-four, Kim Kardashian has revealed she underwent five operations within a year and a half to ‘fix the damage’ caused by pregnancy following the births of her children, North, and Saint West. The fashionista mum revealed she had a
American socialite and mum-of-two, Amber Rose is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to getting her body banging again postpartum. The 36-year-old mum is not doing anything conventional in her approach to getting a taut body. Amber, who welcomed
Stylish Lagos designer and fashionista mum, Toyin Lawani writes about her battle 5-year long battle with fibroid . The free-spirited mum-of-two took to her Instagram page to share her travails of recurring multiple fibroid growths. According to the entrepreneur mum,
The plight of women suffering from uterine fibroids is about to improve following the acceptance of the new drug application (NDA) of an investigational drug, ulipristal acetate (UA). The newly approved drug is a progesterone receptor modulator that has previously
Toke Makinwa shares a very personal story of battling with fibroids for 7 years because she didn’t want to have surgery. The OAP said she attended churches, had many prayer and fasting sessions, took a lot of communion but none took
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, Toke Makinwa talked about her struggles with the depression and feelings of unworthiness. She also revealed she had a surgery which became the game changer. Sharing a video, the vlogger said is a true
An 11-year-old African girl, simply identified as Justine, with extreme bow legs is now all shades of confident after undergoing an operation to straighten them. Justine, now taller and filled with renewed confidence, was all smiles as she showed off her
29-years old Veronica Isaac and her husband Isaac, pictured above, have been trying to conceive for 5 years, but their situation was worsened by a surgeon who allegedly cut her intestine. Daily Sun learnt that Victoria who went to the hospital NIQUAD
After undergoing treatment for 4 months and being inactive for another 3 months, Halima Abubakar says is she’s back! The sensational Nollywood actress who spent the last few months treating complications from her fibroid operation was pictured on a movie set with one
Grateful Nollywood star, Damilola Adegbite took to her Instagram page to reveal she has been in and out of surgery for the past few weeks. Promising to share more details of the surgery soon, the mum of one said it was
A Nigerian mother @attamatwit on Twitter has cried out over a surgery carried out by a Nigerian doctor at Lifeline Children Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, which left her daughter with a large scar on her forehead. The heartbroken mum who assumed
