Health Matters With Dr. Udeme Denis

26/06/2025

DEBUNKING COMMON MYTHS ABOUT MENOPAUSE

"Menopause is a natural phase of life, but it’s often surrounded by confusion, fear, and a whole lot of myths. Let’s bust some of the most common misconceptions—one fact at a time."

🔹 Myth #1: “Menopause only affects older women.”

"Most women reach menopause in their late 40s to early 50s—but symptoms can start years earlier during perimenopause, sometimes as early as your mid-30s."

🔹 Myth #2: “Menopause means you're old.”

"Menopause marks the end of your reproductive years—not your life! Many women report feeling freer, more confident, and energized postmenopause."

🔹 Myth #3: “Every woman has hot flashes.”

"Hot flashes are common—but not universal. Some women never experience them. Others may face different symptoms like anxiety, joint pain, or insomnia."

🔹 Myth #4: “Menopause ruins your s*x life.”

"Yes, hormonal shifts can affect libido and vaginal dryness—but these issues can be managed. Communication, lubricants, and treatment options like HRT can help maintain a satisfying s*x life."

🔹 Myth #5: “Weight gain is inevitable during menopause.”

"Weight changes are common, but not unavoidable. Shifts in metabolism, sleep, and hormones play a role—but diet, exercise, and strength training can make a big difference."

🔹 Myth #6: “Menopause is the same for every woman.”

"Nope! Every woman’s experience is different—some have intense symptoms, others barely notice. Genetics, lifestyle, and overall health all play a role."

"Menopause isn’t something to fear—it’s something to understand. The more we know, the more we can support ourselves through this powerful transition."

"Which menopause myth surprised you the most? Drop it in the comments and share this with someone who needs to hear the truth!"

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World Health Day, 2025

Today is celebrated as the World Health Day

The theme for this year's World Health Day is "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures"

It focuses on maternal and newborn health, showing the significance of quality care for mothers and babies.

The number of women and their babies who die during pregnancy and the postpartum period should be greatly reduced if not completely eliminated.

Let's play our parts as women, husbands, brothers, sisters, policy makers to ensure that our women have a favourable outcome during pregnancy.

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Every woman from age 25 should screen for it!

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02/04/2025

There is nothing medically known as "Toilet Infection"
Leave the poor toilet alone😂

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WHAT CAUSES INFERTILITY IN A COUPLE?

How many times should a couple copulate in order to achieve pregnancy all things being equal?

Find out from the video👇

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08/06/2024

PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID)

What is pelvic inflammatory disease, commonly known as PID?

How does it present? How is it treated? and what are the complications with poorly or untreated PID?

Learn more from this video!!

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06/06/2024

HOME/CHURCH CHILD DELIVERY!!

Some pregnant women will prepare to deliver at home/church rather than at the hospital, under a skilled birth attendant.

In fact, some of them will attend antenatal care in the hospital in order to be sure the baby is okay, with the plan to deliver at home/church when labour ensues😔

The danger with this is that an emergency situation may arise that cannot be handled at home/church and before the woman reaches the hospital, it may be too late😭

Another danger with this is the usual unhygienic conditions these deliveries are taken!

I have handled many of such cases before and they often have bad outcomes 😭

Why do you think our women prefer to deliver at home/church rather than at the hospital and what can be done to curb this?

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31/05/2024

YOU HAVE SMOKED TO***CO WITHOUT KNOWING!!

If I were to tell you that you have smoked to***co (ci******es, pipes, and the likes) before, I know you would probably say "tufiakwa" but some of us have smoked to***co unintentionally.

When you inhale the smoke that comes from a smoker, you have indirectly smoked and you are called a passive smoker, an involuntary smoker or a second hand smoker, mind you, this is even more dangerous!!

If you're a first hand or an active smoker, you are harming yourself, your environment and the society!!

It's been shown that more than 4000 chemicals are present in to***co and to***co smoke, with more than 60 of those chemicals known to cause cancer!!

Stop smoking and protect your environment against smoking today!

Today is celebrated as World No-Tobacco Day!!

Let's join hands together and make our environment safe for all.

Happy World No-Tobacco Day!!!

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28/05/2024

Today is celebrated worldwide as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day with the theme: Together, for a period friendly world!

Let's teach our girl children that menstruation is not a disease and therefore nothing to be ashamed of!

Let's teach them how to care for themselves during this period in order to prevent the risk of infection!!

Thanks to Mrs Akaninyene Uwemedimo, the beautiful wife of the Chairman of Uyo LGA, Dr. Uwemedimo E. Udo, for the opportunity to impact knowledge to the students of Community Secondary School Aka Offot, Uyo

It was an eventful day!!

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