Women’s Health Healthy habits are essential for avoiding disease, prolonging life, and living more happily. Yet, in the chaos of daily life, healthy living and lifestyles may take a back seat to chores, work, busy schedules, and more. Here are some simple steps toward achieving a longer, healthier life: Get Moving: Exercise is one of…
Urinary Incontinence in Women What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence happens when you lose control of your bladder. In some cases, you may empty your bladder’s contents completely without meaning to. In other cases, you may experience only minor leakage. The condition may be temporary or chronic, depending on its cause. Urinary incontinence affects women…
Sex Problems in Women Sexual problems in women can arise from various conditions that hinder their ability to engage in or enjoy sexual activity. These issues can impact every aspect of sexual experience, from desire to orgasm. Contributing factors may include physical illnesses, hormonal fluctuations, relationship difficulties, and societal influences on sexual expectations. These conditions…
Menopause Menopause, often referred to as “the change of life,” occurs when a woman stops having monthly periods. It is officially defined as the absence of menstruation for an entire year. After menopause, a woman is no longer able to conceive naturally. In Ghana, the average age of menopause is around 48, although it can…
Female Reproductive System What is the female reproductive system? The female reproductive system is essential for human reproduction. The primary organs include the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, which play vital roles in fertility, conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Additionally, the reproductive organs influence other health aspects; for instance, the ovaries produce hormones that affect…
Vaginal Infection What is vaginal infection? Vaginal infection or vulvovaginitis describes inflammation of both your vagina and vulva, the external part of your genitals. These infections can happen at any time, but they’re most common during your reproductive years, or your late teens to early 40s. You can develop a vaginal infection without having sex. In…
Pregnancy What is pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when sperm fertilizes an egg after it’s released from the ovary during ovulation. The fertilized egg then travels down into the uterus, where implantation occurs. A successful implantation results in pregnancy. Many factors can affect a pregnancy. Women who receive an early pregnancy diagnosis and prenatal care are more…
First Period/Menarche What is menstruation? Menstruation is a sign the female body is capable of reproduction. When your menstrual cycle begins, your estrogen levels increase. That causes the lining of your uterus to thicken. The uterine lining thickens so it can support a fertilized egg and develop into a pregnancy. If there isn’t a fertilized…
Fibroids What are fibroids? Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. In other cases, they cause no signs or symptoms at all. The growths are typically benign or noncancerous. The cause of fibroids is unknown. Fibroids…
Female Circumcision What is female circumcision? Female circumcision, also known as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), involves procedures that partially or totally remove the external female genitalia or cause injury to these organs. These procedures are typically performed for cultural or non-medical reasons. FGM is strongly condemned by international organizations like the World Health Organization and…