6 things that can impact a woman’s fertility [INFOGRAPHIC]
By age 40, your chance of pregnancy has decreased from 90% to 67%. But age is only one thing that has an impact on a woman’s fertility. Find out what else can cause infertility.
“I went from a 38F to a C cup and have never been happier”
Adolescent macromastia is the continuous overgrowth of breast tissue that begins during puberty. Sibusisiwe (Busi) Moyo, a 29-year-old digital marketing manager in Johannesburg, says she lived with this condition until opting for a breast reduction earlier this year.
Women and stroke
Brain damage from a stroke can be limited if you get focused medical attention as soon as possible from a multidisciplinary Mediclinic team.
Breast reduction surgery explained
Mammoplasty, commonly known as breast reduction surgery, is performed primarily to reduce breast size. Most patients report good results.
Preventing HPV
Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented by implementing vaccination strategies and screening techniques to prevent against and identify HPV.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Hormone replacement therapy – Is it for you?
There are various treatment options to combat specific symptoms of menopause. Find out whether hormone replacement therapy is for you.
Fertility treatments aren’t as invasive as you may think
Many people who can’t get pregnant immediately think of IVF. But in 80% of cases, the solution is a lot simpler, and easier, than you think. We take you through this progressive process that helps your body stimulate a natural, beautiful process.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Why is breast cancer in young women on the rise?
Although breast cancer in young women is rare – it is often undiagnosed until it’s too late. Don’t ignore that lump, even if you’re under 35, say oncologists.
All about cervical cancer [infographic]
Cervical cancer is the second-most-common cancer among South African women. How does it develop? Are you in danger? How can doctors help manage your risk?
Breast cancer – Your FAQs answered [infographic]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. What are its symptoms? Are you in danger of contracting this disease? And what can you do to change your lifestyle to manage your own risk?
The heart attack gender gap [infographic]
Heart attacks affect both men and women, but because much of the research in SA has focused on men, women might not know their risk profile – or the early
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