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23/04/2026

PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER.
Cancer of the cervix can be described as a SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE. In 99% of cases it is caused by the HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS PAPILLOMA VIRUS(HPV) which is contracted almost exclusively through the various types of sexual in*******se. HPV VACCINES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED.So it will not be an exaggeration to state that cancer of the cervix , unlike any other cancer, can be totally eradicated over time ,just like SMALLPOX , with a well-structured and properly sustained vaccination programme for our young ones before they become sexually active. Others who miss the early vaccination will utilise the routine screening and early detection methods like the Pap smear. This development should be of interest to all Nigerians and citizens of other poor developing countries where the cost of detection and treatment of full blown cancer is beyond the reach of many. As the old saying goes “ prevention is better than cure “. This video provides the relevant details. IT WILL BENEFIT YOU TO WATCH IT TILL THE END AND SHARE IT WIDELY

14/04/2026

HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) VACCINE

HPV is found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans. The infection is spread through skin to skin contact, most commonly through sexual in*******se. It would be safe to state that almost,if not all, sexually active individuals who indulge in unprotected activity sexual activities must have contracted HPV infection. The infections cause no symptoms but are responsible for most ge***al malignancies especially cancer of the cervix . HPV is responsible for 99% of cervical cancers. That is why cancer of the cervix is commonly referred to as a SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE. Since the cause of the cancer is known it means that if children can be vaccinated before they become sexually active cancer of the cervix can be completely eliminated in future generations.This is an exciting prospect. The video provides all the details. Watch it till the end on YouTube .

09/04/2026

HUMAN. PAPILLOMA VIRUS
Human Papilloma virus belong to a group of viruses that infect the human skin and mucosa. They are usually transmitted through skin to skin contact more commonly through sexual in*******se including oral and a**l sexual in*******se. They cause no symptoms and quite often the virus is eliminated from the body within 2-3 years but reinfection is quite common. There are some persistent types that resist spontaneous clearance from the body. These are the ones that are responsible for cancer of the cervix. They deposit their DNA on the surface of the cervix and trigger changes that lead to the emergence of of precancerous cells. These abnormal cells are picked up through routine Pap smear. Almost,if not all persons that are sexually active and indulge in unprotected activity are infected with HPV. This video provides all the relevant details about HPV.

31/03/2026

Pap smear is a simple medical test used for the detection of abnormal cells in the cervix of the womb. These cells, if left unattended , will become cancerous many years down the line. If these abnormal cells are detected and attended to promptly cancer will be prevented. The rate of cancer of the cervix in many western and Middle East countries that have instituted and effectively implement the Pap smear programme is very low. Unfortunately the rate of cervical cancer in Nigeria remains very high because there is little awareness about Pap smear and no coordinated National programme .

10/03/2026

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Endometriosis is an oestrogen- dependent inflammatory disorder caused by the backward flow of some menstrual blood through the Fallopian tubes into the pelvic cavity. This leads to the implantation of endometrial-like glands(which usually line the innermost layer of the endometrial cavity and sheds every month as menstruation) in different parts of the pelvic peritoneum and in the various pelvic organs like the ovaries, tubes and intestines. These glands,once implanted, begin to respond to the ovarian hormones. They shed and bleed during menstruation but the blood is trapped within the pelvic cavity leading to adhesions, fibrosis, infertility ,chronic pelvic pain and impact negatively on a woman’s quality of life.There is no cure. Available treatments provide varying degrees of relief.

05/03/2026

ADENOMYOSIS
Adenomyosis is a chronic but benign condition in which endometrial tissue,which usually lines the innermost layer of the womb’s cavity and sheds monthly as menstruation invades invades and deposits in the muscle layer(myometrium) of the womb and starts behaving like the endometrium inside the womb . It sheds and bleeds monthly but the blood is unable to track out and is trapped in the myometrium. This process continues every month, the womb gets larger and becomes very tender. This development leads to heavy menstruation, menstrual pain and chronic,debilitating pelvic pain. This condition afflicts over 20% of women worldwide, in the 35 - 50 years age group.

23/02/2026

Laboratory investigations form an integral part of patient management. Specimens can only be useful if their process of collection follows the recommended guidelines. HVS (high vaginal swab) and MSSU ( mid-stream specimen of urine) are two very popular investigations women tend to self-prescribe and carry out without a doctor’s input. Most of the time the specimens are poorly collected, are contaminated, and the culture results are inaccurate and antibiotics are unnecessarily prescribed. This video is aimed at educating women on these subjects.

23/02/2026

HVS And MSSU

Laboratory investigations form an integral part of patient management. Specimens can only be useful if their process of collection follows the recommended guidelines. HVS (high vaginal swab) and MSSU ( mid-stream specimen of urine) are two very popular investigations women tend to self-prescribe and carry out without a doctor’s input. Most of the time the specimens are poorly collected, are contaminated, and the culture results are inaccurate and antibiotics are unnecessarily prescribed. This video is aimed at educating women on these subjects. Laboratory investigations form an integral part of patient management. Specimens can only be useful if their process of collection follows the recommended guidelines. HVS (high vaginal swab) and MSSU ( mid-stream specimen of urine) are two very popular investigations women tend to self-prescribe and carry out without a doctor’s input. Most of the time the specimens are poorly collected, are contaminated, and the culture results are inaccurate and antibiotics are unnecessarily prescribed. This video is aimed at educating women on these subjects.

03/02/2026

Extrauterine Pregnancy, also known as “Ectopic Pregnancy”.

Is when a pregnancy occurs outside the womb. The commonest site of an ectopic pregnancy is the. woman’s fallopian. tube . Other less common sites include the Uterine. Cornu,the o***y, Caesarea section scar and the abdominal cavity. Tubal pregnancy occurs as a result of damage. and narrowing of the tube following an infection,most commonly a. sexually transmitted infection which ascends from the vagina,through the womb to the tubes. Infection of the tubes can equally occur from the use of unsterile instruments for procedures like termination of pregnancy. Commonest symptom is the onset of severe low abdominal pain following the missing of a period. Treatment is. straightforward if early diagnosis is made.. Delayed or misdiagnosis could be life threatening..

27/01/2026

MISCARRIAGE; is the spontaneous loss of an intrauterine pregnancy before it attains viability which could be at 24 or 28 weeks gestation depending on which part of the world it occurs.This should be distinguished from abortion which implies termination of a pregnancy.

Most miscarriages that occur before 12 weeks. gestation are due to chromosomal problems while a smaller proportion are due to anatomical problems in the uterine cavity. Miscarriage is hardly ever the fault of the woman.Miscarriage can be seen as a function of the quality control system in the woman’s body trying to take care of the bad products and reduce the chances of the woman giving birth to an abnormal infant.

27/01/2026

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Nausea and vomiting are common in early pregnancy . They tend to start immediately after the period is missed, and usually very mild and affect about 80-90% ...

16/01/2026

NAUSEA AND VOMITING OF EARLY PREGNANCY, HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM

“Nausea and vomiting are common in early pregnancy . They tend to start immediately after the period is missed, and usually very mild and affect about 80-90% of pregnant women, do not require treatment and tend to stop around 12weeks gestation.







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