Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

This brochure contains reasons for doing a breast self examination on a regular basis. >

Women are shown how to examine their breasts for lumps which may be cancerous. If a lump is detected, she will be referred for further investigation, which may include a mammogram, removal and testing of the lump to find out whether it is benign (not ... >

Breast Cancer Fact Sheet (Public Information)

A single fact sheet giving statistics and prevalence of breast cancer and the risk factors associated with this form of cancer. >

Contraception (Family Planning) (Service)

The service offers counselling on and provision of a range of safe, effective and acceptable contraceptive methods from which women, men and teenagers can freely choose to prevent unwanted pregnancy. >

Dual Protection (Public Information)

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A press release promoting the use of condoms and emergency contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy, HIV infection and cervical cancer. >

Cervical Cancer Screening (Service)

Cervical and breast cancer are the two most common forms of cancer found amongst South African women and all women are at risk of developing these cancers. >

Cervical Cancer Fact Sheet for Health Workers (Public Information)

A fact sheet for health workers on the nature of cervical cancer, its prevalence, the age group of women most at risk and what can be done about it. >

Protect Your Health (Pap Smear) (Public Information)

Information for women over 30 on what pap smears are, and when and why they should be done. >

Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) (Service)

Women who do not want to go through with a pregnancy can choose to have the pregnancy terminated. Free abortions are available at some State clinics. >

Termination of Pregnancy (ToP): Policy, Guidelines and Protocols (Policy)

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Department of Health (Provincial Government of the Western Cape)

This document gives in-depth information on termination of pregnancy at primary care level, referrals, training of health workers and the medical protocols for the procedure. >

Male Reproductive Health (Service)

Family Planning and Contraception ... >

Infertility Programme (Service)

The service aims to help women and men who are unable to have children to conceive. Counselling and information is given on the various treatment options available. The history of the couple is taken and examinations are done. Depending on the results, fertility treatment is ... >

Menopause Care (Service)

Women who start menopause prematurely (before 45 years of age) or who are in menopause and are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, can have a gynaecological assessment and examination. Hormonal tests can be done to decide on treatment. Women can ask for counselling to decide on the ... >

The content on this page was last updated on 18 May 2006

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