A level 300 production by Rose Konadu Owusu
A missed period. Unusual cramps. A change in menstrual flow. For many young women, the first consultation is no longer with a doctor, it begins with a google search or TikTok video.
Social media has become a popular source of menstrual health advice, with thousands of videos offering explanations, home remedies and self-diagnoses. While some information is helpful, health professionals warn that not everything online is medically accurate.
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| Young woman browsing through a smartphone |
Gynecologist, Dr Rahina Iddrisu says while online platforms have made menstrual health information more accessible, they should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. She further explains that symptoms such as pain, irregular cycles, or changes in bleeding can have different causes, making proper medical assessment important.
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| A look at the female reproductive system |
For many young women, online platforms remain a convenient first step when seeking answers about their bodies. However, health professionals encourage them to verify information from trusted sources and pay attention to warning signs that require medical care.
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| A period tracking app used to monitor menstrual cycles |
For Generation Z, the internet remains one of the quickest ways to access health information. Experts hope that online searches will encourage awareness while guiding young women toward the right medical support when needed.
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| A healthcare consultation on menstrual health concerns |
With menstrual health conversations increasingly moving online, a gynecologist explains that while this access to information can be useful, it is important to understand the limits of online advice.
I think this is very much a good initiative for the next generation
ReplyDeleteWell said. Education is important, but no Google search or TikTok video can replace a physical examination by a qualified healthcare professional. If something feels abnormal, please visit a health facility.
ReplyDeleteGood one
DeleteI love this framing.
DeleteGoogle and Tiktok help us ask better questions they take away the stigma.
But they can’t replace a doctor who can listen, examine, and tailor care to YOU.
Self-advocacy means researching AND knowing when to seek professional help.
I think this is very much a good initiative for the next generation
ReplyDeleteVery educative
ReplyDeleteVery very educative
ReplyDeleteI feel now most ladies feel social media has all the information we need as genz making it very very difficult for us to visit a doctor
ReplyDeleteExactly
DeleteThis education is very very important to us the youth we feel social media has all the information we need and friends as well so meeting a specialist is now difficult
ReplyDeleteGoggle search and Tick tok videos will give you the relief of the pain but a professional health personnel will give you the solution to the problem which might never occur again. TT videos and google search can not replace a professional health expert.it a good initiative thou
ReplyDeleteWe believe social media has everything we need to know so we don’t even bother seeking advice or help from clinicians
ReplyDeleteThank you for this awareness..I believe it’s time we seek help and advice from clinicians instead of Google and other social media platforms..Thank you very much ✨
ReplyDeleteVery very educative
ReplyDeleteGood good
ReplyDeleteGreat piece! Menstrual health deserves more attention, and articles like this help create awareness. Thank you for shedding light on such an important issue well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this important information... it is high time we stop seeking for medical attention on social media and see a professional for medical examination
ReplyDeleteWell written and insightful. Conversations like these help break the stigma around menstrual health
ReplyDeleteKudos to the writer for tackling such a relevant topic with clarity.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it’s good to educate yourself first or have knowledge about your period but after acquiring those knowledge proper medical consultation and treatment should be made by a professional (Doctor or a specialist) to prevent self medication leading to complications due to lack of proper understanding or lack of authentic information
ReplyDeleteA great contribution to menstrual health awareness
ReplyDeleteEducating yourself is good but that can replace physical examination which includes labs even Doctors before diagnosing a patient needs lab tests before concluding on what to do so never risk yourself by letting social media to have a final say on your period always seek proper medical attention
ReplyDeleteYea very educative as u said online videos about menstruation shouldn’t be a substitute for professional gynaecologist. Always visit the hospital. 👌
ReplyDeleteVery educating
ReplyDeleteAbout thanks for sharing this piece
Very informative
ReplyDeleteThis is a very good education that needs to be thought thoroughly among young ladies especially the genzs because to them you can find everything on the internet which is true but the complications that comes after is causing a lot of damage to are reproductive system because things that can work for a cannot work for b that it is very necessary to seek a professional or visit the clinic or hospital for a clearer review and get the right medication or remedy
ReplyDeleteVery educative and informative 👌
ReplyDeleteSome medical professionals have made it that way, they are online teaching and recommending stuff for the us,especially Gen Z’s which makes most of us feel it’s better off we search online than visit the hospital. It takes a lot of education for young people to consult the right sources for medical advice.
ReplyDeleteThis is very educative... Social media has made things easy for us so much that we believe we can rely on it entirely but the truth of the Matter is we need medical advisors to explain physically some of the symptoms we have and feel.
ReplyDeleteTake it from me as someone who has different menstrual cycle where mine comes every 3month and when it comes i will menstruate it every single day for another 3 months,if u depend on Google, ticktock the rest, u will not like the result ,very educative and understandable
ReplyDeleteGood 👍 ✌️
ReplyDeleteVery educative 👌👌👌
ReplyDeleteI love this... I think there should be sensitisation methods put in place so people can know the importance of going to see qualified medical professionals than depending on social media when it comes to health issues
ReplyDeleteNow I feel like most ladies feel social media has all the information we need as genz making it very very difficult for us to visit a doctor
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ReplyDelete_"Rosie, your article is very relatable and timely. I love the title and ending. To make it A+, add 1 Ghana statistic, mention who is affected, and suggest 1 solution. But the writing style is already really good — it feels like a 2027 blog
A very informative piece,well done. Women should know there is a limit to online research about disease conditions in general,due to our reproductive organs we as women are prone to many disease conditions,so meeting a doctor one on one even after searching is very necessary.
ReplyDeleteVery educative
ReplyDeleteVery educative and informative
ReplyDeleteWe seek medical help from professional than depending on social media
This is a very informative and timely article on menstrual health and the dangers of relying solely on social media for medical Advice.
ReplyDeleteI love how this article encourages young women to seek professional medical help while still acknowledging the benefits of online health information
ReplyDeleteThis is a great reminder that Google and TikTok can provide information, but they should never replace proper medical consultation
ReplyDeleteAn important and eye-opening piece that highlights the need for reliable and accurate menstrual health education.
ReplyDeleteWell-researched and relevant, especially for Gen Z. It shows why young women should verify health information and take warning signs seriously.
ReplyDeleteThis is very important and educative.
ReplyDeleteYes true great advice
DeleteMore of Doctor visits than Google
ReplyDeleteNot everything online is medically accurate
ReplyDeleteWe should use the internet as a first step, not the final answer
ReplyDeleteFor the Generation Z, the internet helps with awareness and starting conversations. The smartest search is knowing when to stop searching and book a consultation with gynecologist or healthcare provider
ReplyDeletePay attention to warning signs and see a doctor. Symptoms such as severe pain, irregular cycles, or unusual bleeding changes should not just be googled.
ReplyDeleteMedical experts at the scope warn that these online platforms cannot safely substitute for professional diagnoses regarding pain or irregular cycles.
ReplyDeleteVery educative
ReplyDeleteVery good to know
ReplyDeleteGreat information
ReplyDeleteVery good educative keep it up 👍
ReplyDeleteVery educative , females need to learn and understand how important their menstrual health and wellbeing is
ReplyDeleteVery educative.Visit a gynecologist.
ReplyDeleteFemales need to understand that menstrual health is very important and seek for a professionals advice when they have challenges rather than self medicating on social media
ReplyDeleteVery insightful
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ReplyDeleteThis is a very educative discussion
ReplyDeleteFrom my own personal experience I think seeking information on Google or tiktok can help you ask better questions.
ReplyDeleteI experienced prolonged menstruation, heavy bleeding, and other symptoms for a long time. I searched Google to understand what was happening, but only a doctor's examination gave me the correct diagnosis—multiple fibroids. I later had a myomectomy.
Google can help you learn about your symptoms, but it cannot replace a doctor. If something doesn't feel right, get checked early. Your health deserves professional care.