Category Archives: Health Concern

Fibroid, fertility and infertility

March 29, 2012 no comments
Fibroids otherwise called leiomyoma are benign tumors of women with increased frequency of occurrence during the late reproductive years. Many women with fibroids can carry pregnancy to delivery with...

Preconception care

March 22, 2012 no comments
The care a woman receives in the process of planning pregnancy is called preconception care. Preconception care is not too popular in Nigeria for now but it is a veritable tool to ensure a healthy pr...

Problems of early sexual debut

March 8, 2012 no comments
More and more young people are having sex at an earlier age worldwide. In the Nigerian context, age at sexual debut now ranges between13-15years, and at that age, they generally do not protect themse...

Vulva itching

February 23, 2012 no comments
Infection constitute majority of causes of vulva itching. The external genitalia are collectively referred to as vulva and structure included here are the pubic hair, the 2 labial folds and the clito...

Breast self-examination

February 16, 2012 no comments
Breast self-examination (BSE) involves checking your breasts to help detect breast problems or changes. Many breast problems are first discovered by women themselves, often by accident. Breast lumps ...