Njambi Koikai heartbreaking struggle with endometriosis is faring on admirably, Hivisasa.com can reliably report.
We've got good news, months after fans across the world rallied up financial support to help the former radio queen travel to the US to seek medical intervention for her disease-endometriosis.
On Monday, morning Njambi shared about her first painless periods moments since she was age 13. This is a great stride towards healing after battling collapsed lungs for over 20 years.
"Good news is I was on my period last week. I did not take any painkillers for my period or burn myself with a hot water bottle. My flow was not heavy either. I've never experienced a painless period since I was 13," she wrote on Instagram.
Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus causing pelvic pain. This pain is most often associated with menstruation.
Koikai added: "I love how my body is responding to treatment and therapy even though sometimes it may be painful and uncomfortable."
"It felt abnormal. It felt so different to have a normal period. No injections for period pain. I'm writing this because many ladies are hitting my inbox with loads of questions and the main concern is fear. Fear to see a gynaecologist and get the bad news."
She urged women who are suffering from a similar condition to avoid fear.
"Ignorance is not bliss," she said. "Please see a proper gynaecologist who will be able to assist you. I urge all of you sisters to make that step if you've been suffering from painful periods. There's help and I believe we are going to make strides in women's reproductive health care. I'm aware of the financial struggle that many of us are in. I'm also aware of the shortage of gynaecologists in our country. As I focus on healing, I think about you my sisters and what we can do to avoid another situation like mine."
Njambi's gynaecologist is known as Dr Prafull Patel and is based at Aga Khan Doctor's Hospital Plaza 1st floor. H
"We are strong. Have a great Monday and a blessed week ahead. Still fundraising. We are now at Kshs. 5.1m Paybill Number is 490681Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund For the international fam kindly see the gofundme link on my bio For the US fam cashapp is 678-478-7804Lucy KaruriIn the for section put "Njambi Endofund" God bless you all." the radio queen made a further appeal for her medical bill.