Articles & insights from the clinic
Clear, evidence-based guidance on gynecologic conditions, modern keyhole surgery and the developments shaping women's health today — written and reviewed by Prof. Rafique Parkar.
How to Choose a Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgeon: 9 Questions That Matter
In minimally invasive gynecology, who operates matters more than where. These are the questions that actually distinguish surgeons.
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Paying for gynecologic surgery in Kenya in 2026
The clinical decision should never be the confusing part. Too often, the funding is.
Adenomyosis: the diagnosis women are finally getting
For decades adenomyosis was confirmed only after hysterectomy. Modern imaging has changed that — and changed treatment with it.
Enhanced recovery: why we no longer starve or bed-rest you
Much of what your mother was told about recovering from surgery has been overturned by evidence. Modern recovery starts before the operation.
Travelling to Nairobi for gynecologic surgery
Patients now travel to Nairobi from across East Africa for advanced keyhole gynecology. Planning the trip well matters as much as planning the operation.
Menopause at work: what employers and women need in 2026
Women aged 45–55 are the fastest-growing segment of the professional workforce. Very few workplaces have caught up.
Virtual gynecology consultations: when they work
For patients in Mombasa, Kisumu, Kampala or Kigali, a video consultation is often the difference between care and no care.
HPV self-sampling: cervical screening you can start at home
Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable — and the biggest barrier has never been the science. It has been getting tested.
Egg freezing in Kenya: an honest 2026 guide
Fertility preservation has moved from a foreign option to a local one. It is worth understanding clearly before you decide.
Cycle apps, wearables and home hormone tests
Your ring, your watch and your app know a lot about your cycle. Knowing which of that data is clinically useful is the new skill.
GLP-1 medications and PCOS: what women should know
GLP-1 medications have changed metabolic medicine. For PCOS they are promising, powerful and frequently misused.
Non-invasive endometriosis tests: how close are we?
Saliva and blood tests for endometriosis are finally real. They are also widely oversold — the distinction matters for your diagnosis.
Day-case gynecologic surgery: home the same evening
Operations that once meant three nights in hospital now frequently mean dinner at home. That shift is deliberate — and evidence-based.
Robotic vs laparoscopic gynecologic surgery in 2026
Robotic platforms are arriving in the region. The important question is not which is newer — it is which is better for your specific operation.
AI in gynecology: what it can (and can't) diagnose in 2026
Artificial intelligence has quietly moved from conference slides into the ultrasound room. Here is what it actually changes for patients.
Menopause: modern, evidence-based options
The last decade rewrote the menopause playbook. Today's care is safer, more tailored and far more effective.
What to expect from laparoscopic surgery
Small incisions, big difference. A calm walk-through of laparoscopic surgery — from arrival to full recovery.
PCOS: managing symptoms for the long term
PCOS is common, complex, and — with the right long-term plan — very manageable.
Fertility after 35 — what really matters
Fertility after 35 is not a closed door — but the window is more precious, and every month counts.
Recognising endometriosis symptoms early
Endometriosis is not just 'bad periods'. It's a whole-body condition — and early recognition changes everything.
Understanding fibroids & your treatment choices
Fibroids are common — up to 70% of women develop them by age 50. Knowing what type you have shapes every treatment choice.