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Virgina steaming detrimentalto health – Gynecologist

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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.

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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.

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“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

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“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.

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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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Police arrest five suspects, retrieve firearms and ammunition in Sapeiman operation

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The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.

According to a press release issued by the Command on Monday, the operation was carried out jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) on July 17, 2026.

The Police identified the suspects as Torgbui Agah Semaglo, 50, Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22, William Kweku Sedanu, 21, Cyril Kassenu, 26, and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18.

The Command said a search at the suspects’ premises led to the retrieval of a pump action gun, a Stoeger ST R9 pistol, a dummy Austria pistol, a jackknife, a face mask, 12 BB cartridges, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK-47 round of ammunition, a talisman and two kitchen knives.

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It noted that all the items had been kept as exhibits to support investigations.

The Police said preliminary investigations suggested that the suspects were members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities.

It alleged that they used the recovered weapons to terrorise residents in Sapeiman and nearby communities.

The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to determine their involvement in other robbery cases and related criminal activities. The Police also said it was working to identify and arrest any additional accomplices.

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The Accra Regional Police Command commended members of the public for providing credible information that supported its work and urged residents to remain vigilant.

It encouraged the public to report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Police emergency numbers, adding that it remained committed to protecting lives and property across the region.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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Revised basic school curriculum to introduce coding, AI and TVET- Haruna Iddrisu

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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school will be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday for further approval.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series today, Mr. Iddrisu said the new curriculum was developed by the National Curriculum Assessment Agency (NaCCA) as part of efforts to improve teaching and learning at the basic education level.

According to him, the revised curriculum will be formally submitted to the Ministry before it is forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama. He added that it will then be sent to Cabinet and Parliament for consideration and approval.

Mr. Iddrisu said the revised curriculum is designed to support a “Smart Start” approach by strengthening the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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He explained that the government intends to introduce new subjects, including coding, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), into the basic school curriculum.

The Minister said the changes form part of the government’s commitment to equipping pupils with practical and digital skills needed to meet the demands of the modern world.

He expressed confidence that the revised curriculum would help prepare learners for future opportunities by integrating technology and innovation into education from the early years of schooling.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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