Beyond Period Pain: Understanding Endometriosis and Its Impact on Women’s Health
Have you ever experienced excruciating period pain that feels like your worst nightmare? Well, you’re not alone. Many women around the world face this challenge every month. But what if we told you that there’s more to this pain than meets the eye? If you are a woman who experiences severe menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, […]
PCOS Management: How to manage PCOS-related symptoms.
In recent times on social media platforms like Twitter, there have been ongoing discussions about PCOS, PCOS management and what it is. If you have heard about this term and wondered what it is and its effect on women, you should read this post. What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal […]
How To Detect Stroke At Home and Signs You Should Know.
A few years ago, a stroke was a medical emergency that only happened to old people. Although people over the age of 55 are still more prone to the condition, today, strokes in younger people are on the rise due to lifestyle habits that increase their risk factors. A stroke happens when the blood supply […]
The Importance and Need For Regular Medical Checkups.
Doctors have come to occupy an important place in our lives today, but unfortunately, lots of people have relegated their importance to a ‘need-to’ basis. This is characterized by a visit to the doctor only on occasions of illness or a breakout of an ailment. According to a National Centre for Health Statistics study, only […]
IWD 2023: Celebrating International Women’s Day by Embracing Equity at DRO Health.
International Women’s day 2023 focuses on the contributions of innovation and technology towards achieving gender equality. The campaign for this purpose is tagged #EmbraceEquality, which aims to spotlight the importance of building a fair and just society for all women to exist safely in. Embracing equity reflects on the different discriminatory laws against women all […]
Major Signs of Depression In Men And Ways To Help.
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects both men and women but their symptoms can be very different. Depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder or Clinical Depression, is a common but serious medical illness that may lead to a variety of severe emotional and physical problems, affecting the ability to feel, think, and […]
Pap Smear Tests and Why It’s Important for Women.
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a procedure to screen for cervical cancer in women. It is also a quick and simple way to detect any abnormalities in the cervical cells that suggest cancer may develop in the future. Detecting these abnormal cells early with a Pap smear is the first step […]
7 Ways To Cope With Financial Anxiety Ahead of a New Year.
A new year comes with new beginnings, hopes, promises, and plans. However, the new year also brings about a lot of changes and uncertainty, and sooner or later when the euphoria wears off reality begins to set in, and with it often comes financial anxiety. What is Financial Anxiety? Financial anxiety, sometimes called Money Anxiety […]
Healthy Nigerian Foods For Diabetic Patients.
Diabetic Patients are advised to eat foods that are low carb in nature and also unprocessed. With most Nigerian foods being high carbs, what are the food options for diabetic patients? Diabetes also called Diabetes Mellitus is a severe disease that happens in the human body when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Insulin […]
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): The Symptoms and Preventions.
Human Papillomavirus or HPV is a common type of sexually transmissible infection (STI), which is contractable through sexual intercourse. HPV is also credited to be a primary cause of cervical cancer, and it is traced to cause other cancers in the vagina, anus, vulva, penis, neck, throat and human head. In Nigeria, the annual recorded […]
