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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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Natural Remedies for Period Cramps: Gentle Ways to Ease the Pain
Let’s face it — period cramps suck! For many of us, that familiar ache comes knocking every month like an unwanted guest. Sometimes it’s just a dull throb, other times it’s a sharp, intense pain that hits your lower belly, back, or even your butt hole. And while painkillers and hot water bottles are go-to…
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How to Track Your Cycle & Why It Matters
Let’s be real, your period doesn’t always show up when it’s convenient. One minute you’re living your best life, and the next, you’re digging through your bag for a pad you swear you packed. But what if you could actually predict what your body’s going to do, and plan around it? That’s where cycle tracking…
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What to Expect During Your First Period
So… it’s finally here. Or maybe it’s about to be. Maybe you’ve already had some weird symptoms and are Googling this in a quiet panic. Either way, welcome. You’re in the right place! Your first period (also known as menarche) is a major milestone in your life, and it’s totally normal to feel a mix…