Femidoms still a taboo
Female condoms were introduced over a decade ago, but they still remain a taboo subject with many South Africans.
Women’s Health
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Bara warning bells sounded long ago
Chris Hani Baragwanath (CHB) doctors had issued a warning in December last year already that the suboptimal staffing levels at the hospital were dangerous and endangering the lives of mothers and children.
Endometriosis destroys quality of life
About 1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from a chronic and painful condition known as endometriosis. The disease can impact on the lives of women in a considerably adverse manner.
Endometriosis ruins lives
'As women we believe that pain is a natural part of life, so we try and cope on our own, and we suffer in silence,' said Lotus-FM radio personality Pauline Sangham (42) who lived with severe pain for years before she was diagnosed and treated for endometriosis'a condition whereby lesions on the ovaries and other pelvic organs cause extreme pain during a women's menstrual cycle.
Small, but real surprises in antenatal survey
Over the last three years HIV prevalence among older women between the ages of 30 ' 34 has been growing, while it remains the same in younger women aged 15 ' 24. This is according to the 21st antenatal survey measuring HIV prevalence among first time pregnant women. The survey included women from as young as 10 year-old adolescents.
Ensuring Family Planning Access: African Leaders Should Do More
OPINION:Rose is a mother of four, with a fifth on the way. At a time when she should be eagerly awaiting the birth of her child, she is instead worried about how to prevent her next pregnancy. She'd like to wait at least two years, but she doesn't have that say because she doesn't have access to family planning.By Dr. Frederick T. Sai.
A healthy mom is a healthy baby
Work-place environments can be harmful to a pregnant woman, depending on the type of work that they do. In some cases, certain adjustments need to be made to protect the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby in the work-place.
Stretching arthritis away
Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 200 diseases that cause pain and loss of movement of the joints. Arthritis can turn a person's life upside-down if left untreated, as it affects the body's movement, thus making it difficult to perform certain activities.
‘Moms, be the change you want to see in your nanny’
Finding the perfect child-minder for your child can be an exhausting as well as a frightening experience. What should a mother know about her nanny? Well, we get some tips in this report.
Foschini pull slogan t-shirts
The Foschini Group has launched an audit of all slogan t-shirts sold in its stores following objections from among others feminists, HIV activists and a Christian group which said the messages supported women abuse and unsafe sex.
Post-natal depression under-treated
One in 10 mothers are reported to have had post-natal depression in their lives, but many women who get it, do not seek help because of the stigma and the lack of availability of services.
Living with Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or simply Lupus is a rare disease that affects a number of organs in the body. It is mostly common in young females. Noxolo Malusalila is one such case.
Surviving breast cancer
Breast cancer is curable if detected early. Both men and women are urged to go for regular breast examinations so that abnormalities can be dealt with sooner and quicker.
Researchers explain VOICE study changes
PITTSBURGH, September 28, 2011 ' VOICE, an HIV prevention trial evaluating two antiretroviral (ARV)-based approaches for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV in women ' daily use of one of two different ARV tablets or of a vaginal gel ' will be dropping one of the oral tablets from the study. Read statement here.
Behind Her Smile
The story of Nozipho Mgoma, a brave single mother, and her battle against breast cancer.