Women's Health: Professor Idrissa Ba Warns About the Risks of 'Vaginal Tobacco'

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Senegal
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Women's Health: Professor Idrissa Ba Warns About the Risks of 'Vaginal Tobacco'

Professor Idrissa Ba warns about the dangers of 'vaginal tobacco', used in some communities in southern Senegal to stimulate sexual activity, which can cause irritations and mucosal lesions. He calls for further research and targeted awareness campaigns that consider local realities without stigmatizing women. He also advocates for closer collaboration between gynecology services and addiction specialists, along with prevention strategies such as HPV vaccination and regular screening.

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