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6 things that can impact a woman’s fertility [INFOGRAPHIC]
Posted on 18 February 2021
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.
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Do I really need all those antenatal gynae check-ups? A doctor weighs in.
Posted on 16 February 2021
Ever wondered why you have to go for so many gynae check-ups when you’re pregnant? And whether they’re actually necessary? A doctor explains their vital importance.
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Struggling to conceive? Your infertility questions, answered.
Posted on 28 August 2019
Being diagnosed as infertile doesn’t mean you can’t fall pregnant, it just means something is preventing you from conceiving naturally. What is infertility? ‘Doctors define infertility as the inability to conceive
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Early menopause – and associated health risks
Posted on 28 August 2019
Like all menopausal women, women in premature menopause experience low oestrogen levels. When your oestrogen levels drop, you are more exposed to certain diseases. So what can you do to stay healthy?
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Pelvic pain? 3 causes to consider
Posted on 28 August 2019
Pelvic pain broadly refers to sharp pain – or a dull ache – that occurs in the lower abdomen (below the belly button).
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Puberty: what to expect [infographic]
Posted on 29 August 2017
Puberty is when a child’s body changes and grows into a sexually mature or adult body. It starts when the brain sends signals to the ovaries in girls and the testicles in boys to start producing hormones.
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Antibiotics and treating UTIs in pregnancy
Posted on 10 August 2017
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a fairly common condition during pregnancy but, left untreated, can lead to complications. At the same time, not all antibiotics are safe during pregnancy. We look at treating UTIs in pregnancy.
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Treatment options for pelvic-organ prolapse
Posted on 8 May 2017
When the bladder, bowel or uterus drops from its normal position in the abdomen and pushes against the walls of the vagina and down towards the vaginal opening, this is called ‘prolapse’.
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Pregnancy and antidepressants
Posted on 2 December 2015
On antidepressants and planning to fall pregnant or pregnant already? We got expert advice from a Mediclinic psychiatrist.
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Saved by the test
Posted on 18 August 2015
When Nicole Jacobs* went for her annual Pap smear, she was taken by surprise. Fairly aggressive cancerous cells were found in her cervix, but since it was detected early she was able to receive prompt and successful treatment.
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Understanding miscarriage
Posted on 6 June 2013
Unfortunately a miscarriage can’t be stopped – here are the signs, risk factors and when to see your doctor.
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