Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It is the permanent cessation of menstruation usually in older women. Menopause is diagnosed after you’ve gone for 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. In Kenya, it can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51. Menopause is […]
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A male looking depressed Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Globally, depression is one of the leading cause of disability. Kenya has about 1.9million depression cases. A large number of depression cases in Kenya may still be under detected and therefore undertreated. It commonly begins
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A chronic leg ulcer is an open sore or wound on the leg that does not heal after three months of appropriate treatment or remains partially healed after twelve months. These ulcers can be painful and significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Globally, improper functioning of the vein valves in the legs (venous insufficiency)
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Image displaying cervical cancer Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer. It is the 4th most common cancer in women. Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Most cervical cancers
Pregnant woman experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum Hyperemesis gravid arum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It can lead to: Causes Pregnancy frequently causes nausea and vomiting. The exact cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is not known. However, it is believed to be caused by a rapidly increasing levels of estrogens or rising
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Iron Deficiency Anemia is a common type of anemia characterized by a deficiency of iron in the body, leading to a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. It is the most common type of anemia in Kenya and in other developing countries. Iron deficiency anemia is more common in
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An image displaying Depo Provera injection Depo-Provera injection commonly referred to as Depo in Kenya is a short name for Depo medroxyprogesterone acetate, a contraceptive injection that contains 150mg of the hormone progestin. Depo Provera injection is the most commonly used method of family planning in Kenya and in Africa at large. This is because
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Gonorrhea, often spelled as gonorrhea in some parts of the world, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a very common sexually transmitted infection in Kenya. It can affect both men and women and is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an
Genital warts also known as venereal warts are small flesh colored bumps/growths on the genital region. They are the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Kenya and worldwide. Genital warts are caused by certain strains of a virus referred to as the human papilloma virus (HPV). They normally affect the moist genital and anal
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Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), often referred to as “morning-after pills,” are medications that can be used to prevent pregnancy in emergency case scenarios e.g. There are a few types of emergency contraceptive pills available, but the one that is commonly used in Kenya is the one that contains the synthetic hormone levonogesterol e.g. (postinor 2).
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