Important questions to ask your doctor when choosing contraceptives in Kenya
Contraceptives are the most common option for women in Kenya that want to prevent pregnancy yet remain sexually active. When making the choice for...
Pros and cons of common birth control options in Kenya
In Kenya, contraceptives are quite accessible with most women getting them from hospitals or local health centres. However, not all contraceptives being sold are...
Causes of infertility in Kenyan men
In Kenya, it is common to find that women get blamed more than men for the inability to bear children. It is not unusual...
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...
Second pregnancy: How soon should you conceive?
Becoming a mum is usually exciting for many women in Kenya as they learn to care for a newborn and eventually a toddler. At...
Fertility Treatment Options 2
SURGERY
Before getting surgery, insist on an appropriate infertility workup for both partners before proceeding with surgery. This is to ensure that you do not...
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...
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...
Your detailed Guide to Ovulation
Understanding Ovulation is the key to conception as this is the best time to have sex to get pregnant. By understanding your ovulation cycle,...