Infertility

From an early age, most people dream of holding their little baby in their hands.  However some people find themselves coping with the challenge of infertility.  Infertility refers to the inability of couples to conceive a clinical pregnancy after 1 year or more of having regular intercourse and can affect both men and women. There are several common treatments for conception available in Kenya.  However, because either or both partners may be involved, it is important to test both the man and woman before starting treatment. No matter what the cause, most treatments require the active participation of both partners.

In some cases, a couple may have Secondary Infertility which refers to when the problem arises in a couple who have been able to get pregnant in the past. Sometimes new factors, such as infections and the aging process, can result in secondary infertility.

Abortion: Can it cause infertility?

Abortions that are carried out on women in Kenya are either medically sanctioned or done in unlicensed backstreet clinics. Typically, an abortion that is...

Prevention of Infertility

Some strategies for prevention of infertility: 1)    Take precautions (such as the use of condoms) to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs, particularly gonorrhoea and...

General Causes of Infertility

There are several causes of infertility. For a couple to conceive and carry a pregnancy, the following parts of the reproductive system must be...

Identifying The Causes of Infertility

An infertility work-­up will involve tests to determine how well each of the systems involved in conception is working. EGG PRODUCTION • To determine if and...

How to remain emotionally healthy when battling infertility

For many couples in Kenya, finding out that one or both of them is infertile can be quite traumatic. The diagnosis can negatively affect...

Infertility and Contraceptives

Many Kenyan women that are of childbearing age opt to use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. The narrative is common among women from across the...

Allergies in Babies

When I was a little girl, I wondered why my skin looked rough, and was constantly itchy.  I envied my friends’ smooth skin that...

Allergies and Toddlers

It’s normal to discover that your toddler is allergic to things you’ve never been allergic to. The most common allergens among Kenyan children are...
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