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Low iron in women is illustrated with red blood cells and reduced oxygen delivery in the bloodstream

Low iron in women is illustrated with red blood cells and reduced oxygen delivery in the bloodstream

Low Iron Symptoms in Women: Subtle Signs Your Body Is Asking for Help

Samantha Pieterse

6 days ago17 min read

Woman applying the contraceptive patch to the lower abdomen as a form of hormonal birth control.

Woman applying the contraceptive patch to the lower abdomen as a form of hormonal birth control.

The Contraceptive Patch in South Africa: A Complete Guide to Evra Birth Control

Samantha Pieterse

Dec 18, 202510 min read

Illustration showing how hormonal changes affect Pap smear results for women in South Africa, by Mums & Bums Clinic Centurion.

Illustration showing how hormonal changes affect Pap smear results for women in South Africa, by Mums & Bums Clinic Centurion.

How Birth Control, Pregnancy, and Menopause Affect Your Pap Results

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 12, 20259 min read

Nurse inserting an Implanon contraceptive implant in South Africa for long-term birth control.

Nurse inserting an Implanon contraceptive implant in South Africa for long-term birth control.

All You Need to Know About the Implanon®: The Tiny Rod That Stops Pregnancy for 3 Years

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 6, 20258 min read

Morning-After Pill & Emergency Contraception in South Africa: How It Works, Time Frame, Side Effects & Cost

Morning-After Pill & Emergency Contraception in South Africa: How It Works, Time Frame, Side Effects & Cost

Morning-After Pill & Emergency Contraception in South Africa: How It Works, Time Frame, Side Effects & Cost

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 18, 20257 min read

Two women with a rainbow flag promoting inclusive pap smear screening for everyone with a cervix.

Two women with a rainbow flag promoting inclusive pap smear screening for everyone with a cervix.

Pap Smears: Why Every Woman With a Cervix Needs Them

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 9, 20257 min read

Pink breast cancer ribbon with message In October We Wear Pink.

Pink breast cancer ribbon with message In October We Wear Pink.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Signs, Self-Checks, and Mammogram Guidelines in South Africa

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 2, 20258 min read

Weight Gain and Contraception: What’s Really Going On?

Weight Gain and Contraception: What’s Really Going On?

Weight Gain and Contraception: What’s Really Going On?

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 19, 20259 min read

2-Month or 3-Month Contraceptive Injection? Here’s the Difference

2-Month or 3-Month Contraceptive Injection? Here’s the Difference

2-Month or 3-Month Contraceptive Injection? Here’s the Difference

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 9, 202511 min read

Paper flower uterus artwork representing breakthrough bleeding and women’s health, Mums & Bums Centurion clinic.

Paper flower uterus artwork representing breakthrough bleeding and women’s health, Mums & Bums Centurion clinic.

Spotting on Contraception (Breakthrough Bleeding): Why It Happens & What’s Normal

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 28, 20258 min read

Copper IUD with contraceptive pills and emergency birth control at Mums & Bums Clinic.

Copper IUD with contraceptive pills and emergency birth control at Mums & Bums Clinic.

Copper IUD (Copper T) in South Africa: Hormone-Free Birth Control Guide

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 5, 202510 min read

Oral contraceptive pack for women’s health and birth control support at Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic SA.

Oral contraceptive pack for women’s health and birth control support at Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic SA.

Birth Control Pills South Africa: A Guide to The Types, Names & How They Work

Samantha Pieterse

Jul 10, 20259 min read

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