You notice something different in your underwear. Maybe the discharge looks white and creamy. Perhaps it has suddenly turned yellow, green, brown or grey. Then the questions begin. “Is this normal?” “Do I have an infection?” “Could this affect my fertility?” “Is this what people call toilet infection?” Understanding vaginal discharge colours can help you
Can family planning make you infertile? This is one of the most common questions women ask about family planning in Nigeria. You may have heard statements such as: “My friend used the injection and struggled to get pregnant later.” “Family planning can damage your womb.” “The implant will make you gain too much weight.” “Once
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You feel fine. You go to work, spend time with your family and carry on with everyday life. Yet, inside your body, your blood pressure could be dangerously high without giving you an obvious warning. That is one reason high blood pressure in Nigeria deserves far more attention. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure
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Frequent urination can be harmless. But sometimes, it is your body’s way of telling you that something needs attention. Have you noticed that you are visiting the toilet more often than usual? Maybe you have started waking up several times at night to urinate. Perhaps you feel the urge to pee again only a few
Celebrating 30 Years of Caring for Women’s Health at Every Stage of Life Trying to understand the difference between PMOS and endometriosis can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re hoping to have a baby. Although both conditions can affect fertility, they are often confused because some of their symptoms are similar. However, they are very different
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For many women, a fibroid diagnosis can feel worrying. In fact, one of the first questions that often comes up is: Can I still get pregnant naturally? The good news is that, in many cases, the answer is yes. However, it depends on the size, type, and location of the fibroid, as well as other
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Few things worry parents more than a child constantly running a fever. One week it’s high temperature and weakness. The next week, another fever appears again. For many Nigerian families — both at home and in the diaspora — the question quickly becomes: “Why does my child keep having fever?” Searches for terms like: have
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Every successful recovery story has heroes behind the scenes — and more often than not, those heroes are nurses. From comforting anxious mothers in labour rooms to monitoring premature babies in the NICU, supporting IVF patients emotionally through fertility treatments, and responding quickly during emergencies, nurses play a far greater role in healthcare outcomes than
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Chest pain, headaches and fatigue Nigeria are among the most common symptoms people experience—yet they are also the most commonly ignored. A dull headache after a long day.Chest discomfort you blame on stress.Constant fatigue you attribute to “Lagos hustle” or busy diaspora schedules. But what if these everyday symptoms are your body’s early warning signs?
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Typhoid fever remains one of the most searched and misunderstood illnesses in Nigeria today—especially during rainy seasons and periods of poor sanitation. Many Nigerians still confuse it with malaria, leading to delayed treatment, complications, and unnecessary self-medication. If you’ve ever asked:👉 “Is this malaria or typhoid?”👉 “Why do I keep having fever even after malaria
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