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Virgina steaming detrimentalto health – Gynecologist
Woman having vagina steaming
A Specialist Obstetrician Gynecologist. Dr. Karen Renee Zu, has cautioned some vagina steaming to put an end to it because it could be detrimental to their l
The practice has gained prominence among women especially those who wed to sexual organ after having a baby or heal a cesarean section scar faster.
Others also engage in the act to cure ovarian cyst, fibroid, blocked tubes, deal with menstrual cramps, and detoxify the vagina among others.
This is usually done by mixing various herbs which are boiled or soaked in hot water which a woman is made to sit on naked to enable the steam go directly into the vagina.
But according to Dr. Zu, there was no need to steam the vagina after birth because the blood vessels of the womb could open up as a result of the heat and cause bleeding to death
She said the stitches could also fall apart if the person has an episiotomy or any other stiches
She said there was no proof that the practice worked or solved any of the problem for which they engaged in the act.
“There are so many claimed benefits like womb detox, clearing of ovarian cysts, shrinking of fibroid, hysterectomy, shorten menstrual periods, stabilise menstrual cycle, curing endometriosis and others which doctors can’t speak to,” she stated.
She said no trained obstetrician and gynecologist would make such recommendation to anyone.
Dr. Zu said it was a dangerous practice which could hurt a person in the process, adding that some have come with severe burns of their vagina as a result of the steaming.
She said the steam could damage the lining of the vagina and when that happened, healing could take a while and such persons had problems with vaginal dryness
“This can upset the acidity of the vagina. When this happens, risk of getting infections high. The steam kills the good bacteria in your vagina which survive at normal vagina temperatures. You will have problems with infections once they are dead,” she cautioned
She said in dealing with menstrual cramps, “one can drink something warm, place a warm water bottle or towel on your belly, add exercise to the daily routine or have sex before menses begin that would help reduce the pain associated with it,” she advised.
She explained that, if a person’s tubes were blocked, no amount of steaming would open them or make them more fertile.
“Such a person must see a fertility specialist to help,” she added.
According to her the womb does not need detoxification because it takes care of itself by shedding it lining monthly.
Steaming your vagina will not tighten it. It will not in any way balance your hormones. These two do not go together. If your tubes are blocked, no amount of steaming will open them or make you fertile. See a specialist for help. The cervix is always tightly shut except during menses and ovulation to prevent infections from getting into the womb. The herbs don’t get into the womb” she clarified.
Dr. Zu also denied claims that vaginal steaming shrunk fibroid, explaining that fibroids were very hard and could not be shrunk by vaginal steaming.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
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National Service Authority gets new Director-General
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially welcomed a new Director-General, Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, following a brief handing-over ceremony at its headquarters on Tuesday.
The event marked the formal transfer of leadership from the outgoing Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi, to Ms. Seddoh. Management and staff of the Authority attended the ceremony.
Mr. Gyamfi used the occasion to thank staff for their support during his tenure.
He encouraged them to give the same cooperation to Ms. Seddoh to ensure the continued growth and impact of the Authority.
Ms. Seddoh expressed appreciation to government for the confidence placed in her.
She promised to build on the achievements of her predecessor and called for teamwork, dedication and innovation to help the NSA deliver on its mandate to support national development.
Management of the Authority pledged their full support to the new leadership as the organisation enters its next phase.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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NSA board sets up committee to supervise digital reforms
The Governing Board of the National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the inauguration of a Transition and Implementation Steering Committee (TISC) to oversee the Authority’s digital transformation agenda.
According to the Board, the move follows a letter dated 17 June 2025 from the Office of the President to the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment directing the suspension of the existing deployment system, calling for an audit of its operations and instructing the design and deployment of a new digital platform.
The Board explained that the audit had been completed and had found the existing system unsatisfactory.
It indicated that the Minister had written to the Board to begin the necessary legal processes to ensure the contract for the audited system, which expired in August 2025, would not be renewed, and to take further steps toward designing and deploying a new digital platform that would guarantee transparency, security and real-time verification of service personnel postings.
It stressed that the TISC had been established to ensure a smooth and orderly transition from the current National Service Scheme digital platform to a new ICT-led system aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
The Authority outlined the Committee’s mandate as overseeing the phased migration from the legacy system, directing the design and deployment of a modern digital platform, and supervising its operationalisation across core functions including personnel enrolment, postings, payroll, allowances and scheme administration.
It further noted that acting under the directives of the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment and deriving authority from the NSA Board, the TISC has the power to issue instructions to NSA departments and engage external partners necessary to achieve its mandate through the Governing Board.
The Authority named Dr. Wisdom Atiwoto, a member of the NSA Board and Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Health, as chair of the Committee.
Other members include Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, Mr. Shadrack Mensah, Ms. Elorm Goh, Mr. Benjamin Freeman Kusi, Ms. Jennifer Opong, Dr. Stephan Nwolley, Mr. Koku Abotsi, Mr. Japhet Kuntu, Mr. Nabil Abubakar Hussayn and Ms. Regina Obenewa Penrose as Secretary.
The NSA Board assured the public and stakeholders of its commitment to innovation, accountability and excellence in service delivery.
It emphasised that there would be no disruption in the fulfilment of its obligations to national service personnel as outlined in the National Service Act, Act 1119 (2024), and indicated that updates on the Committee’s progress would be communicated in due course.
With the collective expertise of its members, the TISC is expected to deliver a robust and future-ready platform that will anchor the next phase of the National Service Scheme’s operations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
