Posted by Emmanuel Duah on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 In : Articles
 STDs are very common. And sometimes, STDs can have serious
complications, like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Learning more
about PID is an important step in learning how to protect yourself.
Here are some of the most common questions we hear women ask about
PID. We hope you find the answers helpful, whether you think you may
have PID, have been diagnosed with it, or are just curious about it.
What Is PID?
You may have heard of pelvic inflammatory disease,...
Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 In : Articles
 If one were a fly on the wall listening in on a typical mother-daughter conversation, one might hear the following:
Mother: Dear, now that you are married, when are you going to have kids?
Daughter: Hmmm, maybe in a few years, after I’ve enjoyed married life for a while.
Mother: Don’t wait too long, you’re already 30 and the clock is ticking …
Daughter: Don’t worry, I have my family planning covered. I think the Pill is the most convenient way.
Mother: Are you sure you want to go ... Continue reading...
Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Thursday, January 12, 2012 In : Articles
Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples.
THURSDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) -- The level of the HIV-1 virus
in the blood of an HIV-infected person is the single most important
risk factor for sexual transmission of HIV to an uninfected partner, a
new study of heterosexual couples has found.
The research, published online Jan. 12 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, also confirmed that the use of condoms signifi...
Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 In : Articles
Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 In : Articles
 White in women or men is caused by the overgrowth of a
fungus, known as Candida. This occurs naturally inside the body in
normal conditions. This microorganism is formally called Candida Albicans
and it is normally located inside the gastrointestinal tract, vagina
and on the skin. When the immune system works properly and the body is
not weakened by various causes, these microorganisms will not trigger
any symptoms. However, when there are changes in the normal bacterial
flora of the ...
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Posted by Emmanuel Duah on Friday, December 9, 2011 In : Articles
How to examine your testicles
- The best time is after a warm bath or shower,
when the skin of the scrotum is relaxed.
 - Support the scrotum and testicles in the palm of
your hand, to feel their weight. One testicle may be slightly larger than
the other, but they should be about the same weight.
- Hold a testicle between the thumb and fingers,
with your thumb on top and first and second fingers underneath. Roll the
testicle gently, feeling for any hard lump...
Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Friday, December 23, 2011 In : Articles
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QUICK FACTS
 Your doctor is the best person to speak with to help establish if you
experience PMS or PMDD. Even if the symptoms you feel are very mild or
you don’t experience the symptoms every month, there are things you can
do to help smooth out the ‘ups and downs’.
Emotional symptoms
- Feeling sad or depressed
- A sense of hopelessness
- Feeling worthless or guilty
- Feeling anxious or tense
- Mood swings
- Feeling overwhelmed or out of control
- Feeling sensitive
- Feeling irritable or angry
- Disagree...
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Posted by Abena S Yeboah on Saturday, December 3, 2011 In : Articles
 A fibromyoma, or myoma, is a type of growth commonly found inside the
womb, or uterus uterus, and is formed from fibrous tissue and muscle.
Sometimes known as uterine fibroids, or simply fibroids, fibromyomas are
not cancerous but are benign tumors, which are thought to affect at
least two out of every five women and which can occur singly or in
groups. Often, fibroids cause no symptoms, but heavier periods,
abdominal pain and swelling, constipation, or a frequent need to urinate
may o...
Posted by ishurboii on Friday, November 25, 2011 In : Articles
 Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is easy to cure. - The
infection often has no symptoms although women are more likely than men
to get symptoms. You may notice an unusual genital discharge.
- Without treatment, trichomoniasis can increase a person’s risk of acquiring HIV.
- Pregnant women with trichomoniasis can deliver premature, low birth weight babies.
How common is trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is considered the most common curable STD. In the
Uni... Continue reading...
Posted by Emmanuel Duah on Friday, December 23, 2011 In : Articles
 Obese women may have to bear the consequences of their
greater body weight through a number of ways. The health effects
associated with obesity are already known. However it has been stated
that obese women may find oral contraceptives less effective in
preventing pregnancy.
Now, the potential biological mechanism which explains this claim has
been identified by the experts at the Oregon State University.
These
experts have stated that the conventional oral contraceptives take
twice ... Continue reading...
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OVATIS TODAY
S-E-X. It is a word loaded with social
taboos and cultural mystery. It is an act that is 100% necessary for the
continuation of the human race and yet it is treated as if it is
unnatural, even down right dirty. IT’S NOT! 
Hormonal Contraceptive Methods refer to
birth control methods that act on the endocrine system. There are two
main types of hormonal contraceptive formulations: combined methods
which contain both an estrogen and a progestin, and progestogen-only
methods which contain only progesterone or one of its synthetic
analogues (progestins). 