These warning signs may include: A period that suddenly stops for more than 90 days without pregnancy. Periods that were once regular that suddenly become erratic. Excessive bleeding greater than 7 days or heavier than usual. A period less than 21 days apart or more than 35 days apart. Bleeding between periods. Abnormal levels of…
DetailsNext, high levels of estrogen stimulate the production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete luteinizing hormone (LH). On about day 12, surges in LH and FSH cause the egg to be released from the follicle. The surge in LH also causes a brief surge in testosterone, which increases…
DetailsIt should be noted that the use of the word ‘cycle’ always refers to the whole 28-day period that is the menstrual cycle while the use of the word ‘phase’ refers to the 4 phases within the 28-day menstrual cycle. The menstrual phase of a cycle is a result of events that occurred during the…
DetailsFor every female who has attained puberty, no further explanation on the title is needed. When one experiences an event 12 times every year, one is most certainly acquainted with any tag ascribed to the event. This series of articles will explore the depths of the menstrual cycle, discussing what should be expected and what…
DetailsWhen a Nigerian tells you ‘my body is hot, i have headache and my stomach is paining me’ you usually conclude they have malaria first or typhoid next. Many a diagnosis has been made in homes with the aid of these few words and a good number have been off the mark. The typhoid fever…
DetailsIt’s somewhat interesting that a link has been found between excessive sitting and mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. The only probable explanation available for now is that being deprived of the mental health benefits attached to regular exercise could lead to such problems if one sits too much. Even more interesting is the…
DetailsTruth be told, my first idea of a title had something to do with ‘coffins and chairs’. But coffins sound too ominous and nobody likes ominous. Let’s work with sickbeds then. This article explores the health hazards associated with excessive sitting. An analysis of 13 studies of sitting time and activity levels found that those…
DetailsCertainly, the most commonly used form of contraception is the condom. It’s easy to access, requires no technical know-how and prevents STDs too. However, many people don’t know that there are female condoms too. Condom is usually imagined as the rubber sheath worn on a man’s erect penis but there are also sheaths, or linings,…
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