Women's Well-being Foundation

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...