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REPRODUCTIVE
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Breast Cancer Screening
Women are shown how to examine their breasts for lumps which may be cancerous. If a lump is detected, she will be referred for further investigation, which may include a mammogram, removal and testing of the lump to find out whether it is benign (not ...  > 
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical and breast cancer are the two most common forms of cancer found amongst South African women and all women are at risk of developing these cancers.  > 
Contraception (Family Planning)
The service offers counselling on and provision of a range of safe, effective and acceptable contraceptive methods from which women, men and teenagers can freely choose to prevent unwanted pregnancy.  > 
Emergency Contraception Hotline - 0800 246 432
Emergency Contraception can help prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Although Emergency Contraception may be used up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, it should preferrably be started within 72 hours (3 days) and is most effective if taken within the first 24 hours after ...  > 
Infertility Programme
The service aims to help women and men who are unable to have children to conceive. Counselling and information is 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 ...  > 
Male Reproductive Health
Family Planning and Contraception ...  > 
Termination of Pregnancy (TOP)
Women who do not want to go through with a pregnancy can choose to have the pregnancy terminated. Free abortions are available at some State clinics.  > 
Treatment for Sexual Abuse/Rape
The service is available to all women and men over the age of 14 years who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Survivors are given medical, psychological and forensic care at specialist clinics in the province. At the clinic, the survivor will be interviewed and ...  > 
The content on this page was last updated on 29 August 2005
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