Fibroids: Can they Cause Infertility?
Uterine fibroids are a common problem among women in Kenya that are within the childbearing bracket. The main reason for this is the delayed...
The ABCs of Ovulation
Ovulation is the most fertile period of your menstrual cycle. It is the development and release of the egg (Ovum) from your ovaries. This...
An overview of Cancer and Infertility
The rise in cases of cancer in adults, as well as children in Kenya, has left many worried about its effects on one’s reproductive...
Preparing for Conception
As the New Year begins, is your biggest plan to finally get pregnant and welcome a new ‘bambino’ to your family? Preparing for conception...
Common Side Effects of Stopping the Use of Contraceptives
The decision to stop using contraceptives is often a sign that a woman is getting her body ready for conception. In cases where the...
Contraceptives Vs Age
In Kenya, contraceptives can be easily bought over the counter making them available to women of different ages. It is common to find girls...
Implantable Devices – Birth Control Methods
These are devices that are inserted into the body and left in place for a few years.
Implantable Rod
This is a matchstick-size, flexible rod that...
Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
This method works as frequent suckling decreases the secretion of GnRF (gonadotropin-releasing factor) by the hypothalamus. This, in turn, suppresses the anterior pituitary glands...
How to prepare for an appointment with a Fertility Specialist
Feeling helpless when pregnancy does not happen as planned is common among couples in such situations. However, for those that take the next step...
Fertility Treatment Options 1
There are two fertility treatment options.
• One treatment approach correct factors that cause infertility e.g. surgery. If they work, infertility should be reversed and...















