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Report on our Menstrual Health Session at De Lemu Orphanage
Today, the 25th of October 2025, at De Lemu Orphanage, Port-Harcourt we sat down with twelve adolescent girls between the ages of 9 and 16. It began with a simple question: “How many of you have started menstruating?” Seven small hands went up. The younger ones, still waiting for their first period, listened closely, eager…
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Understanding Irregular Periods: When to Worry and When Not To
If you’ve ever stared at your period tracker wondering why your period didn’t come “on time,” you’re not alone. Many of us have been there, scrolling through Google at midnight, convinced something is seriously wrong. But here’s the truth: not every irregular period is a sign of a problem. Let’s talk about what’s normal, what’s…
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Understanding the Different “Types” of PCOS
If you’ve spent time on Instagram, TikTok, or health blogs, you’ve probably seen people talking about different “types of PCOS” like insulin-resistant, inflammatory, or post-pill PCOS. When it comes to PCOS, not everyone experiences it in the same way. While the official medical guidelines don’t formally separate PCOS into subtypes, many practitioners and researchers describe…
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