By Marie Stopes South Africa Access to safe abortion services is crucial for women. At Marie Stopes, our mission is to provide safe, confidential, and guaranteed abortion services. Unfortunately, South Africa is still overrun by illegal operators who sell dodgy abortion pills to women on the streets, as evidenced by the numerous abortion posters that…
Are you tired or experiencing negative side effects of using birth control pills? The good news is that there are long-acting- and permanent contraceptive methods available. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the different types so that you can make an informed decision about which method suits you best. Make sure that…
New centre, same high-quality sexual and reproductive health services for all women in the country. Marie Stopes recently celebrated the relocation of its Bree Street centre to Rondebosch Medical Centre Private Hospital in Mowbray.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition caused by a hormonal imbalance; this creates problems with your ovaries and can heighten the chances of you becoming infertile (inability to fall pregnant.) PCOS can either compromise the development of the egg or may cause it to not be released from the ovaries, meaning that it cannot…
If you’re looking for legal abortion services or safe, reliable sexual healthcare services, you’ve probably come across the Marie Stopes name.
When Karen*, aged 43, discovered she was pregnant, it was a massive shock. Her two kids were already out of the house, and with nappies, schooling and the teen years behind her, she simply couldn’t imagine raising another child – nor could she afford to. Her financial situation simply didn’t allow for another baby.
So you want to carry protection but you don’t want the world to know about it – especially not your parents or a nosy sibling!
When Rakhi* discovered she was pregnant at the age of 23, she knew she was not in a position to bring a child into the world. Even though she’d been dating her boyfriend since they were at university, she was not sure that they were ready to have a child.
Marie Stopes Sandton is a safe, welcoming place for all clients, geared towards providing the highest level of care to anyone of reproductive age.
It’s cervical cancer awareness month – so what does that have to do with HPV? If you don’t know the answer, you need to read this article.