By Divine Ifeanyichukwu Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a serious and much too frequently underrated menace to the reproductive well-being of Nigerian women. (WHO […]
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Understanding Gonorrhea: Symptoms and Management
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is one of the most common STIs globally, with an estimated […]
No To Arthritis – I Am Working, My Joints Are Working!
“Left, right! Left, Right!! Left Right!!! Higher your legs above the ground, higher your legs above the ground…” That was Dare, commanding his 8 year […]
Understanding and Coping with Miscarriages Caused by Chromosomal Abnormalities
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks’ gestation. Most miscarriages happen in the first trimester of pregnancy. In Nigeria, the rate of […]
Endometriosis: What every woman should know
As a woman you may sometimes experience cramping during your period and that can be really a troubling time. On the other hand if you […]
The Psychological Impact of Sexual Assault and the Role of Pharmaceuticals in Treatment and Recovery
An estimated 6% of women across the world, including in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), have experienced some form of non-partner sexual violence at least once in […]
Heart Disease and Women’s Health
By William A. BaruwaHeart disease is a term used to refer to many types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease as well as heart attack.Even […]
What you should know of Vaginal Yeast Infection
By William A. BaruwaYeast infections can be very persistent health issues when they start; they are characterised as single-celled fungi that replicate asexually by budding […]
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