By Gavaza Mongwe I am a wife, a professional, and a mother to three incredible children. Like many women, I haveworn different sizes in different seasons of life. Growing up, staying fit was effortless. After my first child, I bounced back without much hustle. But somewhere between my second child and the demands of life,Continue reading "Title: Moving for Me: How I Lost 20kg and Found My Peace"
Women health vision board checklist
Join us as we embark on a journey to be intentional about navigating our health. We have created 12 health goals for 12 months to help you stay accountable and be self aware in this year. To understand the context of each goal and how it impacts your health, please catchup on our webinar -Continue reading "Women health vision board checklist"
How To Cope With A New Health Condition
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 experienceContinue reading "How To Cope With A New Health Condition"
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’sContinue 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 aboutContinue 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 makesContinue 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 theContinue 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 healthyContinue 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 intoContinue 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.Continue reading "Do we really need contraceptives?"
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