NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan media personality Natalie Githinji has revealed that she has stage 4 endometriosis, days after undergoing surgery and spending time in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The NTV Kenya presenter shared the emotional update after doctors moved her out of the ICU as she continues recovering from the operation.
Natalie said she remains in a difficult physical and emotional state but confirmed that doctors have established the severity of her condition.
“Finally out of ICU today, now recovering kwa room but not in my best condition yet…. Mentally, physically and emotionally trash…” she wrote.
She then disclosed the diagnosis that has changed the course of her ongoing treatment.
“My worst nightmare has been confirmed, I have stage 4 Endometriosis….”
Natalie went on to explain what the diagnosis means, describing stage 4 endometriosis as the most severe form of the disease.
According to her description, advanced endometriosis can involve widespread deep tissue implants, large ovarian cysts known as endometriomas and extensive scar tissue.
The scar tissue can cause pelvic organs to stick together, sometimes resulting in what doctors describe as a “frozen pelvis.” The condition can cause severe and persistent pelvic pain and may affect organs within the reproductive system and surrounding areas.
Natalie’s disclosure provides context to the serious symptoms that led to her hospitalisation earlier this month. The media personality’s latest health update follows a serious endometriosis flare-up that required urgent medical attention.
Natalie was reportedly rushed to hospital in the early hours of the morning after experiencing severe pain. Her condition eventually required surgery, after which she spent time in the ICU under close medical observation.
The procedure marked a major step in treating the complications associated with her condition. She has now moved out of intensive care but remains in hospital as she continues her recovery.
Her latest message suggests that the physical recovery has not been easy.
“Mentally, physically and emotionally trash,” she said while announcing that she had left ICU.
As Natalie’s medical situation became public, comedian and activist Eric Omondi joined efforts to mobilise financial support for her treatment. Omondi used his Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative to appeal to Kenyans to help cover her medical expenses.
Natalie had previously spoken publicly about the cost of laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Kenya, saying the procedure can cost hundreds of thousands of shillings and, in some cases, more than Sh1 million.
She then asked people who could help her understand the process of supporting a petition on the issue to contact her.
“If you can help me understand how to sign a petition for Endometriosis and women’s reproductive health to be included kwa SHA, please send me an email.”
Doctors commonly use a staging system from stage 1 to stage 4 to describe the extent and location of lesions, adhesions, and ovarian involvement.
Stage 4 represents the most extensive category.
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