Eating for your cycle: How to boost energy and balance hormones in each menstrual phase

For many women, the hormonal fluctuations associated with the monthly menstrual cycle significantly affect their appetite and mood. While some women report a decrease in appetite, others may become ravenous for certain foods—particularly carbohydrates and sweets—during the days leading up to and during their cycle.

'It's largely preventable': Understanding and reducing your risk of HPV and cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in South Africa, with one in every 42 women facing a lifetime risk, according to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).

Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies

A caesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Caesarean sections are essential in complicated labours such as prolonged or obstructed labour or if the baby is distressed.

Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? And why are chronic UTIs so hard to treat?

Dealing with chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) means facing more than the occasional discomfort. It’s like being on a never ending battlefield against an unseen adversary, making simple daily activities a trial.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Expert talks signs and symptoms

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which the ovaries produce unusually high levels of hormones called androgens. This causes the ovaries to swell and develop cysts. There is also a hormonal imbalance, which can result in irregular periods and unpredictable ovulation.

Understanding perimenopause, the lead-up to menopause

Menopause is a normal life event that all women experience as they age. The menopause and the menopause transition (the period leading up to menopause) is a distinct transitional life phase with its own particular health issues.

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