Ectopic pregnancies have been heavily debated in this post-Roe world. Abortion providers in the United States and around the world have growing concerns about access to abortion and care associated with abortion. The Anti-Choice Movement has concerns about the treatment of ectopic pregnancies, considering the removal of a tubal pregnancy the same as having an…
The decision to have an abortion is not the same for everyone. Whilst for some the decision-making process is straightforward and easy, for others it may be a lot more complicated and harder to decide, which is why abortion consultations are so important. Over and above a clinical assessment that forms part of the abortion…
The pap smear- supposedly quick and easy but the idea of it is not entirely attractive to women in South Africa. Luckily, Marie Stopes South Africa takes the scary and unknown out of pap smears, to make the experience whole lot easier. After all, it can be lifesaving.
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Marie Stopes launched Tele-Abortion, – an easier, more comfortable and private way to terminate pregnancy with medicine. Tele-Abortion is the first of its kind in South Africa and is-also helping women in remote locations to access safe and reliable medicine from Marie Stopes.
Roe V Wade, the abortion ruling that for 50 years has given American women the right to choose to have an abortion may be undone in the next couple of months. Politico, a US based media company, released a first draft opinion, that seeks to allow US states to make their own laws regarding abortion.…
The past year and a half has been a tumultuous time for lot of people as the pandemic has ushered in a new normal, changing our lives in more ways than one. A large part of that involves managing almost every aspect of life with a large number of hours spent being at home, which…
The year 2020 came with a number of challenges on a scale we haven’t witnessed in a very long time. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the earth and had an impact on our everyday lives. This, sadly unsurprisingly, has had a detrimental effect on women as seen by women disproportionately affected and…
27.01.2021: Response to Employee Comments on Twitter We are aware of recent comments made by one of our employees on social media. The employee in question has been suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation. At Marie Stopes South Africa, our commitment to providing non-judgemental, client-centred healthcare is unwavering and this is an…
The COVID-19 crisis is a major global event that has greatly impacted the healthcare service industry and society. At Marie Stopes South Africa, we endeavour to continue providing the best sexual and reproductive health services to the women in our communities. Our centres have remained open and fully operational during these trying times and have…
Are you feeling that your sex life is waning? We’re only in April! If the heat between the sheets has gotten cold, pay attention to the following seven tips. They are guaranteed to spice up sex for you and your partner. If you’re with a relatively new partner, Marie Stopes South Africa recommends that you…