Archives Tag: endometriosis
Understanding Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
April 19, 2022
The tissue that lines the inside of the uterus is called the endometrium. Endometriosis occurs when this tissue, which should be confined to the uterus, is found outside the uterus. It’s like having something where it’s not supposed to be. Endometriosis is a serious gynaecological condition that significantly affects the quality of life for … Continue reading Understanding Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Do You Really Know What You Think You Know?
April 19, 2022
While writing this article about how what you don’t know may be holding you back, I remembered a recent experience that revealed something important to me. In my teens, I took a self-awareness quiz and made notes in my journal based on my results: I learn best by a.) Personalizing b.) Having broad, general principles … Continue reading Do You Really Know What You Think You Know?
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Do Your Painful Periods Mean Something More?
April 19, 2022
For a disease that affects 1 in 10 Nigerian women, too little is known about endometriosis in Nigeria. It causes crippling pain, affects marriages, jobs and practically a sufferer’s entire life, and yet we don’t talk about it, much less seek medical help. Today, Saturday, March 11th, 2017, men and women in Lagos turned out … Continue reading Do Your Painful Periods Mean Something More?
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