A Gynecologist at the Specialists’ Hospital, Bauchi, Dr Habiba Ismail, has cautioned women  on their choice  of brassier to allow free flow of blood to the breast region.

Ismail gave the advice on Tuesday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Bauchi.

She said that  the use of brassieres that had iron ‘push up’ now fashionable and trending, could impede blood circulation.

” Brassieres with iron are trending but could cause harm to women.

“Women should use brassieres without iron  to allow free flow of blood in the breast region.

“The iron in the brassieres  could lead to breast problems due to the inability of blood to get to the region,” she said.

Ismail  said that non-flow of blood could cause ailments related to breast region, including cancer.

She reminded women that cancer of the breast had become a public health issue, hence the need to take preventive  measures could not be over emphasized.(NAN)