‘ Your diet clearly plays a role in determining your cholesterol levels, but if you’re like most people, the most important factor isn’t how much cholesterol-rich food you eat. Rather, it’s what else you eat. Figuring this out has been a learning process.’ Want to know more? Read!
https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/cholesterol-and-heart-disease-the-role-of-diet
Q: Good morning, I need an answer. Please. I gave birth to my 7 month-old baby last August 24, 2019. Then I got my period from September 29 to October 4 (very light period) but it takes almost 4 days. After that, me and my husband made love on Oct 6. He didn’t wear a condom, and I’m not taking pills. He just did a ‘withdrawal’. And he didn’t ejaculate it in my private area. I know that, and he knows that. Is there any possibility that I got pregnant? Last week, I experienced a jelly discharge, and milky discharge. And I thought I was just ovulating. Please I need an answer.
A: Withdrawal method involves pulling the male organ out of the vagina just before ejaculation. This method may protect against pregnancy if used well. It has been argued in some quarters that the pre-ejaculate (a lubricating fluid) may contain some sperm cells and so even if your partner is able to withdraw before ejaculation, the harm would have been done. However, the sperm in the pre-ejaculate is not there at the time the fluid is produced, but is sperm from previous ejaculations that was probably left in the urethra. It is believed that urinating and cleaning the tip of the penis before sexual intercourse helps to clear the urethra of the sperm left from previous ejaculations.
So, is it possible that you could get pregnant with this method of contraception? The answer is yes. I suggest that you visit your doctor for confirmation of pregnancy – though most GPs would ask that you wait until you actually miss your period. Then, if you are not pregnant, I suggest that you visit a family planning clinic for help with choosing a means of contraception.
All the best!
‘What may seem like harmless lifestyle habits may really be robbing you of your get-up-and-go.‘ Examples, you demand? Well, read!
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/losing-steam-avoid-these-energy-zappers
If you don’t know what panty liners are, just imagine a very flat sanitary towel worn on the panties to absorb vaginal secretions.
So, is there anything wrong with wearing them every day? Well, these liners have a nylon back so that they can collect the vaginal secretions and leave the panties dry and fresh. However, for this same reason, they do not allow the ‘vagina’ to breathe and so, create a warm moist environment for fungi to thrive. It has been suggested that women who wear panty liners regularly are more prone to infections (fungal and bacterial) than others. Theoretically, it makes sense but the evidence base for it is not very robust/significant.
So, here’s the thing…if you must wear panty liners daily, be sure to change them frequently. Every four hours would be a good measure. Otherwise, just be sure to follow the golden rules of vaginal hygiene.
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Q: Hello Doc, I wore a pad for almost 6 hours. After I removed it, I developed itchy rashes. I scratched for days. I’ve now discovered sores and I don’t know which drugs to take. I even started suspecting my hubby of giving me STDs. Doc, it all happened fast. Please, help me Doc
A: Hallos! I love your narrative…the precise way you traced the story from where you believe it all started 😀
Wearing a sanitary towel for up to 6 hours is really going up to the very maximum limit of normal! Try to aim for every 3 to 4 hours. Indeed, if your flow is more than usual, you’ll probably need to change more often. When you wear your sanitary towel for a long time, the wetness provides a rich culture medium for bacteria and other organisms to breed. This situation is made worse by the fact…
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Q: Doc, which is the best? Please,,,
A: This question in response to the post yesterday on side effects of the copper IUD, I assume, is referring to the best type of contraceptive. The question below which I answered a couple of years back, answers that question.
Q: Doctor, good evening sir. How is the family? Please Doc, is family planning good? I just heard someone saying it kills.
A: The answer to the first question is, yes, family planning is good. Remember that family planning means planning how many children to have and when to have them. Now, if you’re a catholic and you’re just deciding whether you want to stone me today or leave me to suffer that tomorrow 😀 remember, that the natural rhythm method advocated by the church is also a means of family planning. So, there you go 😀 More seriously, planning your births, gives the woman time to rest in between babies and recover fully from her last delivery before embarking on the ‘missionary’ journey again 😀 This ensures that this woman is alive to take care of her children. Another reason for spacing these births is also related to the economics of taking care of a large house full of children in these economic times.
Now, does family planning kill? I’ll answer it in this way. Every medicine is a potential toxin that can cause problems in the body. For instance, pain relief using the most common analgesics in our environment is risky because these drugs could cause significant medical side effects that can also lead to death. In that same way, family planning products can also produce side effects that could be fatal. However, these side effects are not the ‘rule’. Before the choice of family planning method is made by the client, the healthcare provider takes time to present the different methods available and advice on their side effects and benefits. Depending on the client’s medical history, the doctor will also state specific risks associated with any peculiar medical condition. This is all done to ensure that all risks have been accounted for and the client has chosen the method that will, hopefully, work best for her.
So, all things being equal, using contraception/birth control methods does not equal death 😀
Good night, guys. Sleep tight…don’t let the bed bugs bite
Q: Hey Dr what’s the cause of having cramps after a week of putting the iud (copper one)and comes in the evening?
A: Hi dear! Thanks for writing in.
The Paragard IUD is a copper-containing IUD. This is probably the one you had inserted. The copper is poisonous/toxic to sperm and the IUD also prevents implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterus, should fertilization still occur. Paragard can be used during breastfeeding and its removal leads to a quick return of fertility, generally. It usually prevents pregnancy for about 10 years after insertion. Side effects of Paragard include back ache, cramps (Surprise! Surprise! 😀 ), severe pain during menstrual period and heavy bleeding etc while Mirena can cause breast tenderness, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles etc
Other general facts to note about IUDs include:
• They
are more than 99% effective
• You and your partner cannot feel the IUD either during sexual intercourse or
while checking for it
• Your partner may however be able to feel the string during sexual intercourse
and the string can also be felt if a finger is into the vagina.
• Bleeding in between periods may also happen.
• There is a risk of infection if the user of IUD or her sexual partner have other
sexual partners.
Please see your doctor immediately, if you observe any of the under listed:
All the best!
Want to lose some weight? It’s all about the math!
‘The pleasure of eating a candy bar lasts but a few minutes. Burning off the calories it delivers can take nearly an hour. So this is definitely not a simple way to lose weight! ‘
Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/simple-math-equals-easy-weight-loss
‘ A widely-advertised facial moisturizer claims to be the best on the market — and sells for $225 per bottle. Should you buy it? Another brand offers a complete skin care regimen — but it comes in 10 different bottles of lotions and potions that all need to be applied daily. Is it worth your time? ‘
Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/difficult-relationships-linked-to-bone-loss
Q: Dr Ketch,good evening. This is the second time my menstrual flows has rushed up to two weeks. I am worried and disturbed. I don’t know what might be the cause. I am 29yrs. Should I see a doctor? I like eating calcium a lot. I don’t know if d calcium and nzu (clay) is it part of my problem.
A: First I would like to say that it is always a great idea to see your doctor for any medical issues you have. This page only provides limited advice. When you see your doctor, he/she can examine you properly and then decide on course of treatment.
Having said that….
Heavy menstrual flow, also known as menorrhagia, can be a source of major concern for the sheer inconvenience and the fact that it can lead to anaemia, as the body is unable to produce enough red blood cells to replace…
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