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@NaijaObgyn
May 12, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
Herpes Simplex Virus(HSV)

Has 2 types HSV 1 & HSV 2

HSV 1 is oral herpes but can affect genital area

HSV 2 is genital herpes- STI

It is a life long infection

No vaccine or cure for herpes.

Transmissible through kisses & tooth brush sharing.

A THREAD
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HSV 1 aka 'Cold sore' 'fever blister'

Transmitted from mouth, lips & saliva

May have no symptoms or have blisters, sore throat,open ulcer & cold sore on lips

Can be transmitted through kissing (please stop allowing strangers peck your babies)
Can be from mother to child Image
HSV 2 is an STI

Occurs in genital area.

Transmitted during sex, contact with genital surfaces, skin, sores or fluids of someone with the virus

Symptoms; sores, ulcers on genitals,fever, body aches,painful urination, itching

Complications can affect brain, eyes, liver Image
Prevention
Abstain from kissing & sexual intercourse when having sores

Condom: provides some not total protection

Pregnant women with HSV should see a specialist

Avoid multiple partners

If you have it, use its drug to reduce severity of sores.

#naijaobgyndoctor

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May 17, 2023
FIVE TESTS YOU MUST DO AS A WOMAN

1. Know your breasts: regular breast self examination and knowing how your breasts look and feel will help you stay alert to sudden unfamiliar changes.

2. Cervical Screening Tests: If you are 21 years and above, sexually active or have
Been in the past, factor this into your schedule ( there are multiple ways to do this: self-test, Pap smear, HPV DNA sampling etc)

3. Know your genotype, blood group, and rhesus status: all these help you when dating or choosing a life partner

#healthcheck
#HPV
4. STI panel: This is important for sexually active women. Know your status(HIV, hepatitis, Chlamydia etc), this will help you care properly for yourself, preserve your reproductive health, and protect your loved ones.

@DrZobo @aproko_doctor @CancerAwareNG @ORBWomensClinic
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Apr 4, 2021
PREPARING YOUR BODY FOR PREGNANCY

Start taking folic acid at least 3 months before trying for a baby.

If you are on any medication, see your doctor to be sure it is safe in pregnancy or change it to a safer option.

Stop consuming herbs and concoction.

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If you drink alcohol or smoke, stop to avoid the possible negative effect on your baby. This applies for both the man and the woman.

If you haven't carried out some basic tests, do them before pregnancy especially those that can affect your baby.
@aproko_doctor
@DrZobo
Reduce stress while you stay active.

Be on the same page with your partner, you need all the support you can get.

Eat balanced diet

Pray for success

#NaijaOBGYNdoctor
#pregnancy
#obgyntwitter
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Sep 9, 2020
WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT STIs/STDs

Sexually transmitted infections/diseases are more common than you think.

1. There are many sexually transmitted diseases
2. Condoms do not protect against all types of STIS/STDS
3. Some may not show obvious symptoms 

@aproko_doctor
4. Some cause irreversible damage within a very short time.

5. Some can lead to complications that may manifest 15 to 30 years later 

6. Some have uncommon symptoms like behavioural changes, headache, fleshy growths abnormal bleeding between period etc.
7. When infected, you must do contact tracing of recent sexual partners, so they can be treated

8. New sexual partners should screen/test before engaging in sexual activities 

9. You can’t treat all STIs with same medications

10. If in pregnancy, it can lead to miscarriage
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Aug 14, 2020
'Doctor, the scan says our baby is not normal'

This is one of the most disheartening experiences for any intending parent

What to do if SCAN shows the baby has abnormalities
1.Take a deep breath

2.Take result to tertiary hospitals

3. Seek 2nd/3rd opinion
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4. Ask them to use pictures to explain better and show you it looks in real life.(google it)

5. Ask what can be done in pregnancy/immediately after birth and if it is compatible with life.

6. Both partners should try ask questions within their families, it may be inherited.
7. Do not blame/neglect yourself,
Continue to attend antenatal

8.Try and do all requested tests in the pregnancy to help identify cause.

9. Talk to someone about it; family, good friends, therapist, psychologist to help process& make decisions it if need be
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Aug 3, 2020
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week(August 1-7 2020)

Theme "Support breast feeding for a healthier planet”

The focus this year is on skilled breastfeeding counselling as a critical support to effective breastfeeding
@aproko_doctor
Let's recap on the goodness of breastmilk ImageImageImageImage
Benefits of breast feeding 

It has the optimal nutrition for baby, easily digested & helps babies gain the right amount of weight

Has antibodies that helps baby fight infections & reduce risk of diarrhea, ear &respiratory diseases

Lowers risk of baby having asthma/ allergies
It is linked with increase IQ making baby smart

It helps baby bond more with mother & feel more secured

Reduce risk fo sudden infant death 

Helps womb contract well after  birth reducing bleeding 

Lowers risk of maternal depression

Helps mother loose pregnancy weight fast
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Jul 28, 2020
WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE JOURNEY 

At birth- confirm she is a female with normal outer organs, hopefully she is the desired gender

Birth-Puberty; check for proper growth; if breasts/menses arrives too early or too late, fear, threat & panic

Teens; menstrual pain, heavy menses, Image
fear of unwanted pregnancy, STIs, ectopic, forced marriage 

20s- Pressure to marry & make babies, delay to do so; family meeting & another set of panic

30s- Raising babies or pressure from 20s transmitted forward if still single or yet to make babies 
Know your breast well
30s continued
Do regular cervical cancer screening, Fibroids can start showing symptoms 

40s- Doing 30s again, warming up for menopause, high blood pressure,all sorts of medical conditions may set it, watch out for breast disease/cancers.
Must start regular breast screening
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