Publication:: Depression among women with obstetric fistula in Kenya – International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Obstetric fistula is a debilitating complication of childbirth; in low-income countries, more than 90% of fistula cases occur because of prolonged and unrelieved obstructed labor. Women with obstetric fistula are incontinent of urine, feces, or both; the resulting malodor may lead to avoidance of social gatherings (e.g. markets and churches) and can cause problems at […]
Publication:: Quality of life in pre- and post treatment among obstetric fistula patients at Kisii Hospital, Kenya Clinical and Health Promotion Journal; October 2012 2:59-63
Urinary incontinence has been noted to be a major barrier to social activities, entertainment or physical recreation. Ample evidence suggests that urinary incontinence affects a person’s quality of life. Objective To establish the impact of a combined surgical procedure and health promoting intervention to quality of life in women treated for obstetric fistula. Method This […]
PRE-ECLAMPSIA IS A DEADLY PREGNANCY COMPLICATION
Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication usually characterized by elevated blood pressure in pregnancy and at times swelling of the feet and body.It affects about 5-8% of the pregnancies. The severe forms of pre-eclampsia causes serious complications which may cause death of the mother and baby if not aggressively treated.Infact severe pre-eclampsia is deadly hence a […]
PICA condition in pregnant women
Pica during pregnancy is a condition in which pregnant women develop intense, bizarre craving and ingestion of substances that aren’t food (non food items).Its actually a eating disorder. These substances are non nutritive.Its a common disorder in pregnancy. What are the non food items ingested? Include:soil,ashes,ice,coal,disinfectants,plaster,paint chips,charcoal,chalk,curry,laundry starch etc What is the cause? The cause […]
Hysterosalpingogram Test: What you need to know.
What is a HSG test? HSG is an abbreviation which stands for Hysterosalpingogram. HSG is a special xray done to check wether fallopian (oviduct) tubes are patent.Its done for women who are not able to conceive and where tubal problem is suspected. When is HSG necessary? HSG is done as part of diagnostic investigations for […]
What you need to know about infertility
What are signs I may have infertility? Infertility is defined as inability to conceive for a period of 1 year for a couple living together and having sex frequently i.e. 3-4 times a week. If conception does not occur during this time there could be a fertility problem and its advisable to consult a gynaecologist […]