Accidents happen and unprotected sex whether consented to or not often ends in an unwanted pregnancy. Fortunately, there are emergency contraception options available, mostly free of charge, to prevent this [...]

The various screening and diagnostic tests done during the course of pregnancy play a crucial role in keeping track of the health of both mother and baby and possibly preventing [...]

Using contraceptives not only helps to control a woman's fertility, it also helps her to take control of her life. Why are many South African women reluctant to use contraceptives? [...]

We live in an increasingly violent society where you can never be too careful, especially if you are a woman. There are certain things that you can do to keep [...]

Breastfeeding is natural, but that does not mean it doesn't come with its challenges. Luckily there are centuries of experience and modern medicine to draw on in addressing the problems [...]

Many women are desperate to relieve the symptoms of PMS. But did you know that many of the symptoms of PMS can be relieved by following a PMS-friendly diet? For [...]

Many things contribute to unhealthy clutter in our lives, including closets that are too full. Every once in a while you need to clear them of all the clothes that [...]

Hirsutism is a condition that causes the growth of excessive facial and body hair on a woman. The hair is dark and coarse and is located where hair growth in [...]

The specific symptoms associated with PMS vary from person to person, but each woman's symptoms are predictable, occur consistently during the ten days prior to menses and disappear either just [...]

See your doctor for regular check-ups to pick up early warning signs of disease or illness. Many diseases such as cardiovascular (heart) disease, diabetes and some cancers can be picked [...]