Building the big muscles is a whole lot of work. This is why bodybuilders often resort to steroids to help with performance during workouts and improve stamina. Many have their reservations about this course of action, quite understandably so. There’s the question of their effectiveness and safety. In this article, we will explore…
Deaths in women as a result of factors related to pregnancy are a problem that persists in the developing world today. As always, it remains a tragedy and one occurrence to avoid as much as possible. A woman close to delivery should always be counseled on a crucial strategy for safe childbirth; birth preparedness…
Previously, we had a comprehensive discourse on other assisted reproductive techniques (ART) apart from IVF. If you haven’t seen that yet, you can check it out here. We also promised to complete the discussion in a later episode. Here we are today. In this article, we will discuss ART options for people who…
When most people think of ARTs in Nigeria, they think of In-vitro Fertilization (IVF). It’s undoubtedly the most popular option. However, it is not the only one. IVF may not be suitable for some people and that does not mean that they have to forgo ARTs. In this article, we will discuss other forms…
Yes. If this is your situation, then you can rest easy because you’re the majority of women. If you haven’t noticed this difference, then chances are that they are almost the same size. But there’s usually a slight difference between both. In this article, we will discuss why this is so and when…
After menopause, vaginal bleeding is not a likely occurrence. Of course, it’s normal that a woman thinks that something is wrong when she starts to bleed 12 months after she saw her last menses, which defines menopause. Several reasons may be responsible for this and we will discuss these in the next few…
Most babies turn out to be average-sized at birth, around 2.5-4kg. Some turn out smaller than average while others are larger. The two opposite ends of this spectrum have their associated problems during pregnancy and delivery and even after. In this article, we will discuss why this happens, the problems it comes with,…
The Nigerian infertility clinic is a familiar sight of a certain demographic all of the time. Women, women, and women. In this part of the world, men share very little to no blame for a couple’s inability to conceive. However, several infertility studies have shown that both parties share an equal burden of…
When we were younger, we had this belief that white spots on our nails were there because certain white birds recently flew over our heads. It made a lot of sense back then but it probably doesn’t ring the same to you today. This is because it’s an entirely false claim. In this…
Motion sickness is exactly that which it sounds like- a dizzy and sick feeling when one is in motion. It can be in a moving car or airplane. If this article is your first encounter with the condition then you most likely don’t have motion sickness. The other explanation which supposes that you have…