Slemsa_scora

A subset of the Sierra Leone Medical Student Association, aimed at raising awareness on Reproductive Health issues in SL. 🤗❤️

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

Welcome to our Twitter page dedicated to shedding light on the often overlooked challenges surrounding reproductive health in Sierra Leone . From addressing the challenges of accessing essential reproductive health services to advocating for comprehensive education and resources,

[Saffa Jnr 🇸🇱 @saffajnr]

It's MANDATORY to thank God every day, whether your day is good or bad. 😊🤲🏿

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

Annual screening for Gonorrhea is recommended for all sexual active adults symptomatic or asymptomatic.
If you have any of these symptoms kindly visit your doctor for proper management. 🤗❤️

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The infection most commonly affects young people. Gonorrhea is commonly asymptomatic, especially in individuals with female genitalia, which increases the risk of spread and complication

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI): This occurs when the infection spreads through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, leading to joint pain, skin lesions, and even life-threatening conditions like endocarditis ( a heart disease) or meningitis ( brain disease) .

[Vickie Remoe @VickieRemoe]

This is great news! 🥳👏🏾

Malaria kills more Sierra Leoneans than any other communicable disease.

There were over 2,6 million cases of malaria in Sierra Leone in 2019, and over 6000 malaria deaths.

It is time to eradicate this painful and deadly disease from our homeland.

Well done @WHO @mohs_sl.
#vaccinessavelives #endmalaria

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

If you have any of these symptoms kindly visit your doctor.
#STIawareness

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

Today we will be looking at yeast infections which most people think is an STI but it isn’t, instead it is inflammation of vulva caused by the overgrowth of Candida, a type of fungus which is a normal commensal of the vagina. #STIweek

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Prevention
*wear breathable cotton underwear and avoid tight fitting clothing
*Avoid Douching as it disrupts balance or normal vaginal bacteria
*Limit antibiotics use and only take them when prescribed
* Maintain a healthy diet low in sugar
* Manageconditions such as diabetes

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Today we will be talking about Human Papilloma Virus, which usually causes Cervical Cancer in women. It is the second most common among women in SL and estimates indicate that annually around 500 women are diagnosed with the disease of whom more than 70% will

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

HPV infection can be prevented by vaccination and use of condoms .
Cervical Screening (PAP smear) should be done for all sexually active women to detect cervical cancer early.
Screening for Cervical Cancer is free at Government hospitals in Sierra Leone.

[Slemsa_scora @Slemsa_Scora]

Risk factors for genital/mucosal HPV infections include:
Immunodeficiency states eg . Diabetics, HIV
◦Unprotected sex
◦High number of lifetime sexual partners
◦Early age at first sexual activity
◦Uncircumcised males
#SaloneX #MedTwitter