Archives Tag: women’s health
“Where The Heck Is My Period?” By Stephanie Coker Aderinokun
April 19, 2022
“Where The Heck Is My Period?” is a powerful and poignant exploration of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), produced by Stephanie Coker Aderinokun, a multi-talented visionary woman determined to make a difference. As a seasoned TV host and acclaimed actress, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun has captivated audiences with her talent and charisma for years. Now, she … Continue reading “Where The Heck Is My Period?” By Stephanie Coker Aderinokun
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Apply for the Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program 2023
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open for the Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program. If you are building a startup that’s leveraging technology to deliver solutions that positively impact women’s health, you should consider taking advantage of this opportunity. Read more about Opportunities The Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program will help FemTech startups fine-tune their business models, improve their … Continue reading Apply for the Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program 2023
Enter For The World Bank Group CES Global Women’s HealthTech Awards
April 19, 2022
If you are a business that leverages technology to improve women’s health, here’s a chance to get global recognition for the work you do. Read more about Opportunities The World Bank, in association with CES (produced by the Consumer Technology Association), will be awarding HealthTech companies from across the world that have developed solutions … Continue reading Enter For The World Bank Group CES Global Women’s HealthTech Awards
Top 10 Foods To Avoid As A Woman
April 19, 2022
The estrogen levels in most women fluctuate rapidly and when the levels are too high or too low, they can cause weight gain or loss. Aside from this hormone, there are other hormones that play different roles in weight gain or loss in women and these hormones can be triggered by the kind of … Continue reading Top 10 Foods To Avoid As A Woman
Top 10 Post-Partum Tips For Nigerian Mothers
April 19, 2022
The post-partum period is a very important part of pregnancy care for mothers. Unfortunately, this stage is not given more medical attention than the conception and delivery stage of pregnancies. Read more about Top 10 Most resort to traditional tips which cause more harm than good to the health of these women. In Nigeria, … Continue reading Top 10 Post-Partum Tips For Nigerian Mothers
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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What Every Woman (and Man!) Should Know About Cervical Cancer
April 19, 2022
January is cervical cancer awareness month, and this week is cervical cancer prevention week (22nd – 28th January 2017) but for a cancer that kills more women than any other cancer except breast cancer, awareness is still low. Whether you have a cervix or you have loved ones who do, here are 10 things you … Continue reading What Every Woman (and Man!) Should Know About Cervical Cancer
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Common Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles
April 19, 2022
As ladies, we are very familiar with changes that happen in our body system during menstrual cycles and ovulation, however, what we are not familiar with is the frequent changes and imbalances that sometimes happen during these periods. The menstrual cycle is supposed to follow a particular pattern so that you can know what to … Continue reading Common Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles
By jelifat
How Depression Almost Took Over My Life
April 19, 2022
The worst was over. So what could top that? I had lost the baby and been left with a sore womb and perhaps, one fragile fallopian tube. The other had ruptured because the fetus had developed to some extent and died in the tube. The doctor said I could still have a healthy pregnancy in … Continue reading How Depression Almost Took Over My Life
How to Manage Menstrual Discomfort
April 19, 2022
Most ladies are very familiar with that time of the month when the periods come knocking and the pain commences. The medical term for menstrual pain is dysmenorrhea which is simply the tightening of the muscles in the uterus. It can be severe or mild depending on the individual although some ladies do not even … Continue reading How to Manage Menstrual Discomfort
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