Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the age of fetal viability. The age of fetal viability is the gestational age at which the fetus has increased chance of surviving outside the womb with medical assistance. In Nigeria, it is 28 weeks. That means, any pregnancy loss before 28weeks gestation in Nigeria, is called […]
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In order to fully understand what safe period is, and how it can be calculated, we would first of all highlight menstruation and the menstrual cycle. What is Menstruation? Menstruation is the monthly / cyclic shedding of the inner lining (endometrium) of the womb (uterus). This is also known as period. The Menstrual Cycle These
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Ovulation This is the release of matured ovum (egg) from the ovary, which is then transported into the fallopian tube, in preparation for fertilization by a sperm If fertilization did not occur, the egg is resorbed into the body. Signs of Ovulation Symptoms of Ovulation If you have questions about ovulation, fertility or reproductive health,
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There are so many myths out there, discouraging those that would have benefited from the use of contraceptives, from ever going for it. Unfortunately, due to poor coverage of medical sensitization, these myths have been largely accepted as being true and of course, people believe them. We would highlight 5 of those myths below 1.
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Pregnancy comes with unpredictable and sometimes, disturbing changes in a woman’s body. Inasmuch as pregnancy is a physiological event, certain issues can come up, which if not managed by experts, would endanger the life of an expectant mother. Maternal Health therefore, focuses on the health of women during pregnancy, delivery and the postnatal period (the
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Infertility is perhaps one of the most critical aspects of reproductive health. It is a global health issue that affects both men and women. It is the inability of couples to achieve conception after at least 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse Infertility can be classified as primary or secondary. Primary infertility is when
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The primary role of family planning is to help individuals and couples achieve their desired number of children, have control over the spacing of each pregnancy and to prevent unwanted pregnancies while expressing their sexuality. In addition to the above, family planning is also effective at preventing mother to child transmission of HIV and unsafe
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Sexual Health according to WHO is defined as “a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe
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