EPIFEM health: Mental health edition Imagine that you’re sitting in the doctor’s office when you hear the words that spark a shift in your reality – a diagnosis of a health condition. What’s the first thought that crosses your mind? How would you feel, and what would you do next? It is common to experienceContinueContinue reading “How To Cope With A New Health Condition”
Author Archives: Nshalati Salvation Mathebula
Can One Be Young Forever?
Perimenopause is not a disease but a natural , biological process. Today, we feature a question from one of our EPIFEM queens ,a real and heartfelt one that I believe many women silently ask. Her question was about perimenopause, and she mentioned something important: there seems to be so little information about it. And she’sContinueContinue reading “Can One Be Young Forever?”
10 Things I Learnt in My Practice of Medicine
By Dr. Nshalati Salvation Mathebula I have been an MD for seven years now. It has been such a humbling journey ,one that fills me up each day.I don’t know what being late for work is. Casually missing work or lying around? Not on my name. Recently, I was reflecting on a TikTok video aboutContinueContinue reading “10 Things I Learnt in My Practice of Medicine”
Understanding breast cancer risk factors
Each October, the world turns pink -a reminder that breast cancer continues to affect millions of women globally. Despite years of awareness, research, and progress, one question remains:Why is it still so difficult to curb breast cancer? 1. The Unchangeable (Non-Modifiable) Risk Factors Some risk factors are simply beyond our control and that’s what makesContinueContinue reading “Understanding breast cancer risk factors”
EPIFEM Health Turns Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Every October, the world turns pink a powerful symbol of unity, hope, and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. In South Africa, the Pink Drive, founded in 2009, has been a major force behind this movement. The initiative has done incredible work from purchasing mammogram machines and has created impactful awareness programs across theContinueContinue reading “EPIFEM Health Turns Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness”
Preconception Care
Prudence Is Power Preconception care is a set of interventions designed to improve a person’s health before pregnancy, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both parent and child. “Babe, I think we should start trying for a baby” What do you think usually follows that statement? Do couples ever pause and ask, “Are we healthyContinueContinue reading “Preconception Care”
Are IUDs Really Worth the Hype?
Welcome back to another blog on contraception. Did you know that about 33% of women visiting gynaecologists do so solely for contraception-related needs? That’s quite a significant number! It shows just how central contraception is to women’s health conversations. With so many women seeking guidance, I believe it’s only right that each one walks intoContinueContinue reading “Are IUDs Really Worth the Hype?”
Do we really need contraceptives?
Contraception Conversations: Have We Really Talked Enough? Contraception is the use of medicines, devices, or methods to stop a woman from becoming pregnant. I agree, this talk is such a well-trodden topic but still essential to revisit.shall we? The history of contraception is truly fascinating to read about, as it never fails to spark debate.ContinueContinue reading “Do we really need contraceptives?”
Cervical cancer: Screening
“What a thoughtful way to commemorate your late aunt. May her soul rest in peace. Thank you for sharing such an informative piece. I’ve gained so much insight on cervical cancer. I feel informed and empowered to take preventative measures to protect my cervix.” – An EPIFEM Queen Your heartfelt responses from the last newsletterContinueContinue reading “Cervical cancer: Screening”
Cervical cancer: Vaccine
A little story : from the heart 20/05/2023 I begin this blog by commemorating my aunt, who passed away from cervical cancer. Too many women lose their lives because of fear of speaking up, fear of stigma around women’s health issues, and the lack of safe spaces where such conversations can happen. My hulu (aunt)ContinueContinue reading “Cervical cancer: Vaccine”
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