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Should i use painkillers on my Period?
I just saw an ad demonizing painkillers for cramps and pushing herbal tea, heating belts, heat bags, and lifestyle changes instead. And while those things do help, I’m not about to exclude scientifically backed pills that women rely on to survive their cycles. I may currently be enjoying my pain-free, Jesus-touched era, but I’ve had…
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What Your Period Blood Color Can Tell You About Your Health
It’s not something we usually talk about, but the color of your period blood can tell you quite a lot about what’s going on inside your body. Period blood doesn’t always look the same it can change in color and texture from month to month or even during the same cycle. Here’s what those shades…
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Pads vs Tampons vs Absorbent Pants vs Menstrual Cups/Discs: Which One Is Right for You?
Let’s be honest, periods can be enough of a hassle without having to stress over what product to use. These days, there are so many options out there; disposable and reusable pads, pants, tampons, menstrual cups and menstrual discs so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what actually works best for you.…
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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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How PCOS is Diagnosed (and Why It Takes So Long)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions, affecting about 1 in 10 women and people with ovaries worldwide. Yet, despite how common it is, many people go undiagnosed for years. Some spend their teens and twenties struggling with irregular cycles, acne, weight changes, or fertility issues only to find out…
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Early Signs of PCOS You Shouldn’t Ignore
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions, affecting about 1 in 10 women and people with ovaries worldwide. Yet, it is also one of the most underdiagnosed. Many live with symptoms for years before getting answers. Why? Because the early signs of PCOS are often dismissed as “just stress,” “teenage…
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PCOS: MYTHS AND FACTS
PCOS is surrounded by myths that make it harder to understand and even harder to live with. Here are 16 myths and facts to help set the record straight. 🔹 1. Myth: PCOS always means you have ovarian cysts. Fact: The name is misleading as not everyone with PCOS has cysts on their ovaries. 🔹…
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PCOS Awareness Month: Shedding Light, Spreading Hope
September is PCOS Awareness Month. It is a time to highlight a condition that affects 1 in 10 women and people with ovaries worldwide, yet is still widely misunderstood and often overlooked so today we are doing our own little part to ensure it is known more by people and understood just a little bit…
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