Women's Well-being Foundation

Pain in the abdomen should not be a normal part of a woman’s life. When you begin to feel pains, it is a sign that something is wrong somewhere. It is, therefore, necessary to seek health care before it is too late. The kind of pain you are feeling might be a clue to what is actually happening to you. Three types of pain will be discussed in this write-up. When you feel severe and unusual pain in the lower part of your abdomen during monthly bleeding or after monthly bleeding was missed it could be a sign of ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy in the tube. When you have ongoing pain in the lower part of your abdomen or below your navel during monthly bleeding it may be caused by fibroids.  When you have cramps during monthly bleeding it may be caused by normal squeezing of the womb.  During menstruation, the womb squeezes to push the lining out which normally causes abdominal cramps. Some kinds of intrauterine devices (IUDs) may make the pain wor...

Belinda brought sunshine to my life ever since I met her. Her smile was an infectious one and everyone enjoyed her company because it was never a dull one. Her love for our kids, Joseph and Emerald was priceless. With my busy job I hardly hard the time to spend with my kids but my wife was doing a great job so I just focused on making money for the family. We thought our live will remain happily after until she the love of my love passed away. The truth is I killed my wife. I wish I had known better. 10 years after our marriage, I begun to feel a lump in her breast whenever we made love. I assumed it was normal since I have heard from somewhere which I can’t remember that, lump in the breast is normal. Well since the lump didn’t interrupt the pleasure I hard when fondling and sucking her breast I was not bothered. Berlinda also cared less about the lump in her breast. Years past and the Breast with the lump was growing bigger. That was when we became concerned and realized the lum...

All women should be concerned about their vaginal health. Hygiene is an essential part of the life and good health of every individual. Hygiene helps with the maintenance of health. It is basically a set of practices or conditions necessary for good health. A lot has been said and heard about the essence of good hygiene practices. It is important that we keep our bodies in such a way  that it becomes inconvenient for pathogens to stay. The issue of body hygiene is of much importance and needs to be talked about till everyone gets it. For us women, vaginal hygiene is of great importance.  Below are a few tips on how to maintain vaginal hygiene in a safe way 1 Protect vaginal PH balance without douching.  Douching is basically washing out the vagina usually with a mixture of water and vinegar , a douching product or anything apart from water. This is to be avoided as the vagina cleans itself and any attempt to clean it with other products causes more harm than good ...

What you don't know about violence.... Violence against women is rampant.  35% of women worldwide have experienced physical and sexual violence. Violence against women is everywhere: is one expression of women's unequal status that varies in form and degree across culture and countries In addition to the immediate injuries from the assault, battered women may suffer from chronic pains, gastrointestinal disorder, psychosomatic symptom and eating problems What is Violence? Violence is the intentional use of physical force, against oneself, another person, or against a community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death and psychological harm. Types of Violence Physical violence occurs when someone uses a part of their body to control a person's action. It includes: using physical force which results in pain, discomfort such as hitting, slapping, beating, kicking, burning, murder and assault with a weapon. Sexual Violence ...

She doesn't want me to touch her! Kwaku: What's wrong with you dear? Jael: I feel tired,my breast is sore and my whole body is paining me. (Jael crying) Kwaku: I am tired of this ,every month you will be experiencing different symptoms. Last month, I had to stop going to work just to take care of you.Today we are going to the hospital. Jael:No I will be OK. I am sure it is because my period is coming soon. Kwaku: No we are going. (Kwaku and Jael goes to the hospital and in the consultation room) Doctor: You are welcome. How can I help you? Kwaku: Doctor,it's my lady here. Every month she has different symptoms and it bothers me. Sometimes she does not want me to touch her at all and sometimes she wants me  to be around her 24 hours. Doctor: Jael, please whats wrong with you?  Jael: Every month before my menses, I feel strange symptoms and I don't know the cause. Doctor :What you feel is known as premenstrual syndrome. Kwaku: Really? Docto...

Have you had your breast self-exams this week? What is Breast Self-Examination ? Breast self examination involves feeling,touching and observing your breast to get to know how your breast feels and looks. When should I perform breast self-examination? When I am 20 years and above Every month One week after my menses Why should I perform breast self-examination? To get to know how my breast feels and looks  It's easy and less expensive   It's convenient and can be done at home No specialist is required  It enhances early detection and treatment of breast cancer What to look out for during breast self-examination A lump in the breast A thickening in the breast Bloody discharge from the nipples Changes in the shapes and texture of nipples and breast skin. How can I do breast self-examination? There are three ways you can perform breast self examination which include: Whiles lying down  Whiles bathing Whiles standing i...