Women's health with Dr Rasheedah

This next subject is quite the multi-tasker and someone I’ve admired for a while. She’s a mum, entrepreneur, designer and more recently  has started a skin and hair care line for kids. She’s understandably quite busy so we’ve done the interview through WhatsApp! Again I’ve left it largely unedited as I always like women to tell their stories in their own words. - Introduce yourself in your own words? I am maryam Adebola-Salami I am a business owner and entrepeneur. I am a mum of 2 and a freelance counsellor. -A bit about your background Im 28years old, Zoologist by books, HR professional and creative director at my fashion brand M’ADE. - Family background I’m gracefully married with 2 kids, coincedentally my marriage clocked 4yrs just few days ago. Both myself and husband are the first of both families so lies on us many responsibilities. -Situation surrounding your diagnosis? I have been diagnosed with possible endometriosis in the early years and chronic PID which i...

This is the second post in the infertility series and as the title suggests, I will be discussing ovulation problems causing infertility. Ovulation disorders are the most common cause of female infertility,it is estimated to account for nearly 25% of cases. Ovulation is the monthly release of egg from the ovaries, if conditions are favourable, this egg will become fertilized by sperm resulting in potential conception. In no particular order I've split factors into different headings to make it easier to follow. Weight, drugs and alcohol Excess weight can affect fertility as it causes influences hormonal regulation which can cause infertility but this can also be influenced by being underweight so maintaining a healthy BMI or as close enough as possible is important for fertility. If you're unsure what is healthy for you then visit  here.   Some drugs( prescribed or illicit) can also have a negative effect on fertility. Some women who might have had chemotherapy...

This post is first in a series of posts about Infertility. This topic is quite delicate and close to my heart so hopefully I can steer the discussion on a productive path. We all have personal stories or know someone on their journey to conception and this road sometimes isn’t quite as smooth for some of us. If you’re a Nigerian woman reading this, chances are that you’ve heard stories, seen  Nollywood movies or even real life scenarios where women have been persecuted for failing to conceive. Public service announcement---Men can be Infertile too!!!! I digress- forgive me Here are the facts: Infertililty  is defined as the failure of conception in a couple having regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for one year, provided that normal intercourse is occurring .(Reccommended-not less than twice weekly) ·          Approximately 80% of couples will be pregnant after 12 cycles/periods. ·     ...