Fena Gitu Opens Up About Years of Painful Periods and PMOS

Kenyan singer and songwriter Fena Gitu has opened up about her long experience with painful periods, revealing that she was diagnosed with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a term she used in describing what was previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Fena shared her experience on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while attending media personality Natalie Githinji’s Endometriosis Warriors event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.

The event brought together women living with endometriosis, their families and supporters, as well as musicians, entertainers and other members of the public to raise awareness about women’s health.

Fena Gitu Recalls Years of Pain

Fena said her experience with painful periods began while she was in high school, around the time she was diagnosed with the condition.

She explained that she initially did not take the diagnosis seriously and continued with her daily activities despite experiencing significant pain.

Over the years, she said, she became accustomed to working through the discomfort, including during important moments in her music career.

Fena recalled performing on stage while experiencing severe pain and said she recently faced a similar situation while working on a shoot.

Her experience, she explained, made her realise how much she had normalised the pain over the years.

Beginning Her Journey to Seek Help

The singer said she decided to start actively seeking help this year after living with the symptoms for years.

She described the period as challenging while acknowledging that women can experience different reproductive-health conditions, including endometriosis and fibroids.

Fena also expressed solidarity with women living with endometriosis, saying she understands some of the difficulties involved in dealing with long-term pain and seeking appropriate care.

She highlighted the financial challenges that can accompany medical treatment and expressed hope that people affected by such conditions can find effective ways to manage them.

Natalie Githinji’s Endometriosis Warriors Event

Fena was among the public figures who attended Natalie Githinji’s Endometriosis Warriors gathering at KICC.

The event combined entertainment, music, performances and awareness activities, providing a platform for women to share experiences surrounding endometriosis and other reproductive-health challenges.

Natalie has previously spoken publicly about her own experience with endometriosis and has used her platform to encourage conversations around the condition.

The gathering was organised through Natalie’s Yellow Bold Girl Initiative in partnership with Eric Omondi’s Sisi Kwa Sisi Initiative Kenya.

Natalie’s Recovery Journey

The event also came as Natalie continues her recovery following treatment and surgery related to endometriosis.

She has encouraged women undergoing treatment and recovery to be patient with themselves and avoid comparing their individual experiences with those of others.

Her advocacy has helped bring greater public attention to endometriosis and the challenges faced by people living with chronic pelvic pain and other symptoms associated with the condition.

Using Entertainment to Raise Awareness

The large turnout at KICC demonstrated how entertainment can provide an accessible platform for conversations about health and wellbeing.

Through music, performances and personal stories, the Endometriosis Warriors event created an opportunity for attendees to discuss experiences that can sometimes remain private.

For Fena, sharing her own story added another perspective to the conversation, particularly around the experience of living with persistent menstrual pain while continuing with school, work and professional commitments.

Her disclosure also highlighted the importance of seeking medical advice when menstrual pain is persistent, severe or interferes with daily activities.