Congenital disabilities, what you need to know about
Probing into congenital disorders, Newcastle-based gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Peter Chukwu elaborates that birth defects can be defined as structural or functional anomalies that occur during intrauterine life. He says, “These conditions develop prenatally and may be identified before or at birth or later in life.”
HPV, the sexually transmitted cancer-causing virus
“Although sexually transmitted, penetrative sex is not required to contract HPV. The virus can also be spread through skin-to-skin genital contact.”
Falling pregnant, obvious dos and don’ts
“While exercise and a healthy diet are always beneficial, it becomes imperative to prepare yourself for nine months of pregnancy.”
Contraceptives, brush up on your knowledge
“With contraceptives playing an instrumental role in minimising unwanted pregnancies, we now look at some of the most common types of contraceptives and their respective pros and cons.”
Dr FW Burnard discusses cervical cancer, the deadliest cancer South African women face
Cervical cancer is a genuine threat to women, as one in 42 South African females will be diagnosed with the disease. Such is the impact of cervical cancer within South Africa; the country has the 14th highest incidence rate of the disease in the world. As September is earmarked as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Dr […]