Reproductive Health | Western Cape Government

Reproductive Health

Cervical Cancer Screening

(Service)
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 age 40 and 50.

Dual Protection

(Public Information) (File type: pdf; size: 92.17 KB)
A press release promoting the use of condoms and emergency contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy, HIV infection and cervical cancer.

Infertility Programme

(Service)
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, fertility treatment is either given or advised against.

Male Reproductive Health

(Service)
Family Planning and Contraception

Menopause Care

(Service)
Women who start menopause prematurely (before 45 years of age) or who are in menopause and are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, can have a gynaecological assessment and examination. Hormonal tests can be done to decide on treatment. Women can ask for counselling to decide on the best treatment option.

Protect Your Health (Pap Smear)

(Public Information)
Information for women over 30 on what pap smears are, and when and why they should be done.

Termination of Pregnancy (TOP)

(Service)
The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act No. 92 of 1996 gives all women the right to a free abortion (termination of pregnancy) at a government hospital or clinic during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Termination of Pregnancy (ToP): Policy, Guidelines and Protocols

(Policies) (File type: pdf; size: 5.21 MB)Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape Government)
This document gives in-depth information on the termination of pregnancy at the primary care level, as well as referrals, training of health workers and the medical protocols for the procedure.

Testicular Cancer

(Public Information)