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Reproductive

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Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in South Africa after breast cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. All women should have a Pap smear at least every 10 years, starting at age 30, and then at...
Emergency contraception can help prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Although emergency contraception may be used up to 120 hours (five days) after unprotected sex, it should preferrably be started within 72 hours (three days) and is most effective if taken...
The service aims to help women and men who can't conceive children naturally. Counselling and information are given on the various treatment options available. The history of the couple is taken and examinations are done. Depending on the results,...
Family Planning and Contraception
The service is available to all women and men over the age of 14 years who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Survivors are given medical, psychological and forensic care at...