Siron Family Health Centre - Ngoingwa, Thika

10/02/2025

Key points about Pap and HPV screening:

Start screening at age 21:
Regardless of sexual activity, women should begin cervical cancer screening with a Pap test at age 21.

Age 21-29:
For this age group, a Pap test alone every 3 years is recommended.

Age 30-65:
In this age range, women can choose between:
-HPV testing alone every 5 years
-Pap test alone every 3 years
-Co-testing (Pap and HPV) every 5 years

Consult your doctor:
It's important to discuss your individual risk factors and screening options with your healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate testing schedule for you.

06/02/2025

Sometimes Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common causes of a smelly va**na, affecting 15% to 50% of women of reproductive age. 'It's a condition where there's an imbalance in the va**nal flora and the first symptom is often a fishy smell, which can progress to a frothy, grey or green-ish discharge. But all can be made clean and smell good by practicing good hygiene, using breathable underwear and avoiding scented products.

Hygiene practices
-Shower or bathe regularly with mild soap or water

-Wash the v***a daily with warm water

-Wipe from front to back after using the bathroom

-Wash and dry your hands before touching the va**nal area

-Wear breathable, natural fabrics like cotton

-Avoid scented products

-Don't use va**nal sprays, bubble bath or scented soaps and gels

-Avoid perfumed products

-Avoid flavored lubricants

Home remedies
-Take a bath with apple cider vinegar to fight bacteria and toxins

-Use baking soda to balance the pH level in your body

-Eat garlic, rich in allicin, a bacteria-fighting compound

-Drink pure cranberry juice or take concentrated cranberry extract capsules

-After in*******se rinse the v***a with water.

21/08/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Mwari Wa Maina, Ken JA Mirogi

08/07/2024

New location
Thika Town
Pushpa Plaza 1st Floor
Next to Witeithie House

✅All General Outpatient Services- Clinician consultation, laboratory, pharmacy, Hypertension and diabetes follow up, wound management, wellness check Etc
✅All Obs/Gyn services -Fertility, laparoscopy, family planning, fibroids management, PaP smear and Ca management, well woman/men check up, STI management etc etc

08/07/2024

17/05/2024

TODAY IS WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY

Hypertension or high blood pressure is often referred to as a silent killer because a person suffering from it may not experience symptoms. However, the health condition can cause damage to various body functions, affecting heart health, stroke, kidney failure among others. High blood pressure is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly and incorporate appropriate lifestyle changes into your daily routine to manage the condition. A healthier diet, quitting alcohol and to***co, exercise, taking measures to relieve stress are among the factors that can keep your blood pressure in control.
Have a blood pressure check today.
Free BP check today at Siron Family Health Centre - Ngoingwa, Thika

03/02/2024

Saturday health brief.
Let's stay well informed.

25/12/2023

We heart you big our esteemed clients.
Enjoy your holidays.
Remember Christ Jesus is the reason for the season.

We resume normal operations tomorrow, 26th Dec 2023.