02. Pros beyond birth control
Oral contraception does so much more than protect women from unwanted pregnancies, says Dr Esther Sapire, Cape-based sex therapist.
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03. Cervical cancer screening
Coupling screening for a common sexually transmitted virus with the Pap test could help doctors identify which women are most prone to cervical cancer.
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04. Hormone Therapy
Should post-menopausal women take hormone therapy? Regarding double hormone therapy (oestrogen and progestin) for the treatment of menopause symptoms, the answer to short term treatment (five years), ...
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05. HRT and heart disease
New coals have been thrown onto the fire that fuels one of the hottest debates in women's health care: Whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prevents cardiovascular disease.
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06. Hormones to smile about
Women who take steps to head off osteoporosis in midlife also appear to reduce the chances they'll lose their teeth later on.
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07. Smart pads do it all for you
An American company has filed patents for a revolutionary feminine product: sanitary towels that advise women when they are pregnant, about to ovulate, have their period, or if they have HIV or thrush...
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08. Women and pregnancy in SA
Women and health in South Africa – here are things you might have wondered about, but never knew who to ask for an answer.
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09. Am I pregnant?
Think you might be pregnant? We discuss the early signs of pregnancy.
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10. Could I be pregnant?
Many women write in to the sexologist's forum and to the gyneacologist's forum to find out if what they have done could lead to pregnancy.
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11. Decoding breast cancer
After scanning the world’s best medical journals and interviews with top South African breast surgeons and geneticists, we bring you interesting facts and practical tips.
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12. Endometriosis
Endometriosis has been in the spotlight recently, with reports that Ex-Spice Girl, Emma Bunton, also known as Baby Spice, has been diagnosed with the condition.
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13. GynaeDoc - top 5 questions
Health24's GynaeDoc answers the most frequently asked questions about women's health.
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14. Half of hysterectomies unnecessary
One in two hysterectomies could be avoided by using either hormone therapy, a short surgical procedure, or balloon therapy. Check out your options before you agree to have one.
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15. Pregnancy tests
How do you know for sure that you are pregnant? A simple test will tell.
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16. Helfte van histerektomies onnodig
Baie histerektomies is onnodig en die vroue kon net so goed gevaar het sonder die operasie, maar met hormoonbehandeling of ander chirurgie. Health24.com doen verslag.
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17. Women choose patch over Pill
When it comes to preventing pregnancy, the patch is comparable to the pill, but the patch comes out tops in user satisfaction and convenience, a recent study has found.
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18. The pros and cons of a hysterectomy
Hysterectomies are of the most frequently performed operations in the developed world. But some experts say that removing healthy uteri and ovaries could have other health risks.
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19. Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
Menorrhagia is a common disorder in which women have an unusually heavy or prolonged menstrual flow.
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20. Doctors, diet and morning sickness
Pregnant? Wondering about when you should see your doctor, what you should eat and what to do about morning sickness? A few tips from Medi-Clinic.
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21. Early signs of pregnancy
Do you suspect that you might be pregnant? Here are some of the early signs and symptoms.
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22. Morning sickness tips
Morning sickness is unpleasant for the woman experiencing it. Fortunately, there are several ways to alleviate its symptoms.
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23. Tall tales about pregnancy
Every woman who has ever been pregnant knows that she immediately becomes public property. And every person has some old wives' tale or theory to tell. Some of them quite grim.
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