One of The Michelle Obama Podcast on Spotify titled “What Your Mother Never Told You About Health with ob-gyn Dr. Sharon Malone,” is the perfect place to start. The super mother of two chats with Dr Malone, MD, and hearing
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Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Simply put,
The period post-birth is a truly delicate time for mums. Postpartum journey begins immediately after the birth of a child as the mother’s body -including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state. Now, there’s so much more
Fallopian tubes are female reproductive organs that connect the ovaries and the uterus. Every month during ovulation, which occurs roughly in the middle of a menstrual cycle, the fallopian tubes carry an egg from an ovary to the uterus. Conception
Breast cancer is the most feared cancer among women. Before now, everybody used to think cancer was the greatest killer, until corona came calling. Most people used to regard diagnosis of cancer as a death certificate, until recent cancer research,
Menopause occurs when a woman stops having periods and can no longer fall pregnant naturally. It is a natural part of ageing, which occurs in women between 45 and 55 years old. However 1 in 100 women can experience menopause
Depression has plagued many of recent. If you struggle with depression, you know that there isn’t an automatic way to fix your mood. But knowing that you’re not alone in what you’re dealing with can often be a big relief.
Around 90% of all women experience vaginal tears during childbirth. When considering labour and birth, one of the biggest fears for women (other than the pain) is the potential tearing of their perineum that may result in extended recovery time due
Ovulation is the term used to describe a process triggered by hormones for the monthly release of egg/ovum from the ovary per menstrual cycle. In recent times, lifestyle factors are playing pivotal role in the development of infertility. Thankfully, these
Many women admit to cravings and the desire for an extra helping of food when they are expecting. Many People also excuse this habit and say it is understandable for pregnant women. New research however suggest that the culture of
Ogbugoh Terundu Joy It’s always an awkward procedure when being checked by a GYN. They ask you all these really personal questions that you have to honestly answer like you are talking to your best friend. Only that this isn’t your best
Ndidi Adekunle For obvious reasons, good health remains a top priority for every woman. We bring you then, these simple health checks to keep you monitoring basic aspects of your health as you live to see your children grow and
By Ndidi Adekunle Living, for today’s woman, is certainly made easier, albiet faster paced. When it comes to health matters, the information age is agog with how to’s and simple DIYs. For obvious reasons, good health remains a top priority
Mark Wealth Health is wealth, they say and so like wealth, we should take good care of it, never taking our foot of the pedal. Looking at it from another angle, the human body is not like wine that gets
Instead of “charting” your menstrual cycle like in the old days, technology has come up with Apps that help a woman keep track of her menstrual period, cervical mucus and all fertility-related issues. The twist is that most of these
A miscarriage is scientifically defined as the spontaneous loss of a fetus before it is viable. A viable fetus is a baby that has the ability to survive outside the womb by itself. Most times, medical experts conclude that a
Have you ever found one or two strands of hair staring at you from your boobs? As odd as you might find this, don’t be too suprised because, out of the 50 million hair follicles found on the human body,
For some women and teenage girls, those days of the month when they get their periods are the worst part, owing to the severe pains they often experience. If you fall within this category, here are a few tips to
Ndidi Adekunle Continued from part 1 : 10 Self Health Checks Every Woman Should Do 5. Check for Slack Vaginal/ Urinary Muscles: One of the common problems of child bearing and old age is the loss of control of the muscles that
