22/08/2026
5 things I wish every Nigerian woman knew before she turns 40… 👇🏽
1️⃣ Don’t ignore your blood pressure.
You can feel perfectly fine and still have high blood pressure. Please make checking your BP a routine, not something you do only when you’re sick.
2️⃣ Your menstrual changes deserve attention.
Heavy bleeding, periods that suddenly become irregular, bleeding between periods, or bleeding after s*x shouldn’t always be dismissed as “hormones.” Get checked.
3️⃣ Start taking your breast health seriously.
Know what is normal for your breasts. If you notice a new lump, skin or ni**le changes, unusual discharge, or a persistent change, see a healthcare professional.
4️⃣ Stop sacrificing your health for everybody else.
Many Nigerian women are busy caring for husbands, children, parents and everyone around them that they forget themselves. Please eat properly, sleep, exercise and make time for your own health. You matter too.
5️⃣ Don’t wait until 40 before you start preventing disease.
Your 30s are not the time to say, “I’m still young.” This is when healthy habits can make a huge difference later. Watch your weight, stay active, eat more whole foods, limit alcohol and smoking, and keep up with appropriate health screenings.
And one more thing…
Please stop using “I’m a woman, I’m used to pain” as your health strategy. 😂
Persistent pain is not a badge of honour. Your body deserves attention.
Ladies, which of these do you think Nigerian women ignore the most? 👇🏽