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If you are trying to get a baby any time soon, there are some changes you need to make.

Preconception health is a crucial factor in determining the health of the pregnancy. Not all women are the same.

You will find that you need to change a specific change while another woman needs to make another depending on their lifestyle. These changes will affect fertility and the health of the fetus.

You must reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and protect the baby’s future health. Many women end up getting pregnant without knowing, especially for the first few weeks.

So, the sooner you make the changes, the better. This article has compiled crucial lifestyle changes you need to make before getting pregnant....
https://doksblog.com/lifestyle-changes-you-need-to-make-before-getting-pregnant/

Abortion in a conservative nation like Nigeria is been considered illegal and carries a heavy jail sentence, up to 14 years imprisonment, unless it is performed to save the life of the pregnant woman.

Nevertheless, a large number of secret or illegal abortions continue to be carried out regularly across a very culture and religion, often with dire consequences for the lives and health of the young lady involved. And this very trend keeps increasing daily.

In 2017, the annual incidence of likely abortions in Nigeria was 41.1 per 1,000 women age 15 to 49 — nearly 1.8 million abortions. When including information related to the experience of respondents’ closest confidantes, the number of likely abortions in Nigeria rose to 2.7 million.

Also, more than 6 out of 10 abortions were considered least safe, and 11% of women experienced complications for which they sought postabortion care at a health facility.

Women living in rural areas of the country, women with no education, and women who are poor were the most likely to have the least safe abortions.

This now brings us to the question; what is the brain behind high rate of illegal abortion in Nigeria despite the practice being illegal? However, below are factors that contribute to high rate of abortion in Nigeria;......
https://doksblog.com/abortion-rate-in-nigeria-and-why-it-keeps-on-increasing/

World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th September globally and there’s no better time to discuss how our lifestyle and diet choices affect our health in a big way.


Lifestyle choices, we all know, is the only way to keep ourselves healthy. It is very true for heart’s health too. The steep increase in non-communicable diseases in recent decades has been attributed to poor choices that we make daily.

Intake of foods that are unhealthy, nutrient-free, sugary as well as full of saturated, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, smoking and stress have adverse effects on your heart......
https://doksblog.com/5-diet-and-lifestyle-tips-to-keep-your-heart-healthy/

How well do you know about it?

Although abortion topic in Nigeria is always a hot and controversial one, the law is clear, it is illegal to seek or perform abortion especially if the life of the mother is not threatened or at risk......Continue reading to find out
https://doksblog.com/abortion-in-nigeria-abortion-pills-in-nigeria/

Yes, itching after sex...

Many of us eat guavas but throw away the leaves without thought to the health benefits that the leaves possess.


They contain high levels of vitamins A and C, potassium, healthy fiber and lycopene. In this article, we list some amazing health benefits of guava leaves that you should know about.

However, below are some of the amazing health benefits of guava leaves and its side effects.....
https://doksblog.com/health-benefits-of-guava-leaves-you-should-know/

Have you ever had such experience before?

There were two stories recently published in the dailies which I followed passionately in order to educate the readers on the medical aspect and prevention of the condition.


The stories were about two men who died at different time, had different encounter in different hotels in Lagos. They were said to have stopped breathing with no sign of life during sexual intercourse. It was attributed to Magun by the readers and some commentators.

The medical explanation is that such deaths are usually due to cardiac arrest or in some cases could lead to stroke, largely referred to as brain attack.
Magun In Nigeria Or Cardiac Arrest? What Is Magun?
Magun is a charm that originates from the Yoruba tribe, South-West Nigeria. It literally means “do not climb.” Magun has been used for centuries to catch a wife who has an extra-marital affair or to put a promiscuous woman in check.

Some husbands or parents are known to put Magun on their wives or daughters to discourage either extramarital affairs or premarital sex and ward off rapists. There are different sorts of Magun. The three most famous ones are:.............

https://doksblog.com/magun-in-nigeria-magun-in-nigeria-or-cardiac-arrest/

Itching after sex is usually a cause for worry. Genital itching can sometimes be due to irritation such as dry skin or a lack of lubrication around the genital area.

In cases where itching persists, this symptom could be a sign of an infection, allergic reaction, or sexually transmitted infection (STI). In many cases, genital itching that is caused by irritation will clear up on its own if the irritation is removed.

However, if itching continues, it may be a sign of an allergy or infection which may require intensive treatment. Some of the common causes of itching after sex in males and females are:....
https://doksblog.com/itching-after-sex-what-causes-itching-after-sex/

Calculating the ovulation period is very important to every woman because it determines the period of pregnancy.


Ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary, usually occurs approximately 14 days before the next period.

It is the phase in a woman’s menstrual cycle when an unfertilized egg is released from the ovary and travels through the fallopian tubes and into the uterus.

This is the stage of the menstrual cycle during which pregnancy can occur if the released egg is fertilized by sperm.

If you want to control pregnancy without using protection during sex, you have to be able to calculate your ovulation period........
https://doksblog.com/heres-how-to-calculate-your-ovulation-period-accurately/

Yes, you can prevent it.......

Getting frisky doesn’t have to be risky business. Not when there are many contraception methods out there to suit different needs.

Contraception can be used to prevent pregnancy and some types will also protect you from sexually transmissible infections (STIs). If you’re wondering how to prevent pregnancy without putting a stop to sex, keep reading. We have put together a list of five strategies to help you.

How To Prevent Pregnancy Without Abstaining From Sex...............Continue
https://doksblog.com/how-to-prevent-pregnancy-without-abstaining-from-sex/

The last person any girl wants to end up in a relationship with is a bad guy or boy. They take you through a rollercoaster of euphoria and heartbreak that will only end in tears. Unfortunately, it’s hard to resist a bad boy.
His good looks and charm will have you swooning like a teenager.

He’ll make you fall knee-deep in love and obsess over his wild ways. Most people don’t realize they’re in a relationship with a bad guy until it’s too late. Here are some signs to know if you’re dating a bad boy.............
https://doksblog.com/ladies-beware-5-clear-signs-youre-dating-a-bad-guy/

You avoid these foods...

With the rise in the number of cases of violence due to adultery in recent times, one has to wonder. Is adultery a crime in Nigeria? Should adultery be a crime in Nigeria? Continue reading to find out....
https://doksblog.com/biko-is-adultery-a-crime-in-nigeria-here-is-what-you-need-to-know/

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Period, also known as menstruation, is a process women go through monthly where the shedding of the endometrium or uterine lining occurs.


Periods typically last between two to seven days (2-7), accompanied with different symptoms for different women. While some women might experience one or more Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as cramping, nausea, irritation during their periods others might experience none.

However, one fact is clear; every menstruating woman loses blood as well as goes through hormonal imbalance during their period. Hence, it is important to consume foods rich in iron, vitamins, and fiber to replenish lost cells and blood.

Therefore, foods like fresh fish rich in omega-3, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and water, are a girl’s best friend during her period. Similarly, it is advisable to avoid certain food items while menstruating as they could have adverse long or short term effects on a woman.....
https://doksblog.com/wellness-tips-4-food-items-to-avoid-during-your-period/

What is hiccup? Hiccup is derived from the Latin word, “singult,” meaning a gasp.

It happens when the muscles between our chest and abdominal region, called the diaphragm, and the muscles between our ribs, go into involuntary spasm, causing us to breathe or gasp suddenly, against our voice box, making the ‘hic’ sound.

In real sense, there is simply no way to expect hiccups. They happen suddenly and all we can do is drink a lot of clean water in the hopes that they will go away.

Sometimes they do, other times they don’t and causes of hiccups haven’t always been clear. And they are more common in some people while some can go a very long period enjoying a hiccup-free life.

Usually, hiccups are not a serious problem. But they’re repetitive and uncomfortable, causing your whole body to spasm with each hiccup.

Just before the manifestation of that almost wheezing sound that is associated with hiccups, there’s usually a tightening in the chest.

Every episode has a short life span but if it goes beyond 48 hours then it has gone beyond what is normal.

However, when they last longer than this and for up to a month, we call them “persistent” hiccups. Hiccups lasting more than one month are called intractable hiccups.

Do You Think There Are Wrong Perceptions About Chronic Hiccups Among Nigerians?.......
https://doksblog.com/hiccups-in-nigeria-causes-misconceptions-and-how-to-get-rid-of-hiccups/

According to report, beer consumption in Africa is estimated to grow by a five percent (5%) annual growth rate (AGR) between 2015 and 2020.

The figure is the highest growth rate across all continents in the world. However, with an average beer consumption of 12.28 litres per year, Nigeria leads the top 10 biggest beer drinking countries in Africa.

This is by virtue of her population, which technically translates to higher volume and litres consumed per year.

This trend also saw a rise in the alcoholic brand such Action Bitter, Aloma Bitters, Origin Zero and Origin, Star Herbal, Life, Star beer, and many other brands.......Continue reading to find out
https://doksblog.com/alcohol-in-nigeria-how-long-does-alcohol-stay-in-your-system/

Do you feel pain during 3ex?

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Is 8 or 9 years normal??

The first few times you have intercourse or experience vaginal penetration, you may feel small to moderate amount of pain at the entrance to the vagina. There can be some bleeding or no bleeding at all and both are normal.

However, once you begin to feel unbearable pain during sex or the mere thought of sex scares you, then there is an unchecked issue.
However, below are 5 reasons why you feel pain during sex......
https://doksblog.com/painful-sex-in-nigeria-5-reasons-why-you-feel-pain-during-sex/

What age do girls start menstruation ??

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Menstruation, also known as period or monthly circle, is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue commonly known as menses, from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina.

The first period usually begins between 12 and 15 years of age, a period known as menarche. However, I had a female friend who confidently told me that she started menstruating at the age of nine (9) and I was stuck for words.

Are you for real? Actually, I thought she was joking with me but for the fact that she repeated it over and over again shows that it was really a life experience. But, can that be OK?

Is menstruation at the age of 8 or 9 normal? At what age should a girl start menstruating? What are the factors that contribute to menstruation at tender age among girls?.......
https://doksblog.com/menarche-age-in-nigeria-at-what-age-should-a-girl-start-menstruating/

Do you want to know how ladies do it?Read on..

As far back 1963, WHO found Lagos state to be the highest carrier of Gonorrhea, one of the sexually transmitted diseases, in the world. Decades after, it has been made known through available data that the rate at which sexually transmitted disease spreads in Nigeria is alarming.

Although one would like to think that this should be a thing of concern to only city dwellers, it suffices to say that there is a rapid movement of these diseases to rural areas as well.

As a matter of fact, it can be argued that owing to lack of proper orientation with regards to STDs, the situation in rural areas is as worse as it is in urban areas.

However, if we’re serious as a people in any way whatsoever, this issue should have been taken seriously enough to attract government attention to initiate necessary control measures to prevent those consequences that cannot be separated from these diseases.

But we also know that to depend on government is to leave the lives of both old and young Nigerians at risk, that’s why we’re taking it upon ourselves to create the awareness of the most prevalent STDs in Nigeria.

Here Are Six Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Nigeria..........
https://doksblog.com/stds-herere-6-common-sexually-transmitted-diseases-in-nigeria/

Mosquito-borne diseases tend to spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Furthermore, diseases that are spread to people via mosquitoes are namely chikungunya, dengue fever, malarial fever and rarely seen infections like yellow fever and Zika virus disease.

To top it all, monsoon (the season of heavy rain during the summer) is underway and diseases like chikungunya, dengue, and malaria are prevalent in these conditions especially in tropical regions.

Hence the need to stay healthy and keep mosquito-borne diseases at bay by following all the following precautions.....
https://doksblog.com/causes-symptoms-and-preventions-for-mosquito-borne-diseases/