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Post Childbirth Rehabilitation
Post-childbirth rehabilitation is a personalised approach to supporting recovery after pregnancy and delivery. It addresses the physical and functional changes that may occur, including vaginal laxity, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor weakness, discomfort from...
Navigating Women’s Health
Dr Novikova on Expresso: Navigating Women’s Health Interview with Ewan Strydom of Expresso Show and Laura Johnston of Phytoceutics Ewan Strydom Good morning. Right now, I want to ask all the lovely women out there to turn up your volume just a little bit, because...
Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Rejuvenation
In the quest for female intimate health, wellness and confidence, vaginal rejuvenation has emerged as an important solution for many women. Dr Natalia Novikova, a gynaecologist, offers important insights into sexual wellness treatments and other pelvic rejuvenation...
Adventures in V land
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Body odour, from under your arms to below
1. What is a normal vagina odour? Normal odour is generally subtle and not noticed. Vaginal odour is created by individuals' unique vaginal flora in particular healthy bacteria called Lactobacilli. There are many sweat glands in genital area which will add "sweating"...
Endometriosis vs PCOS
Endometriosis vs PCOS Written by ROBYN MACLARTY These two conditions both affect women’s periods and fertility – but have different causes and treatments. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are disorders that affect women of reproductive age....
Bartholin’s Gland Abcess
Bartholin's Gland We’ve all been told to pick up a hand mirror and study our vagina, right? This way we can get to know it and understand ourselves more intimately. But a mirror won’t show you where and what the Bartholins glands do for you and your sex life. I was...
5 Ways to Look After Your Pelvic Floor Health
5 Ways to Look After Your Pelvic Floor Health What are the signs that your pelvic floor is not what it is supposed to be? Pelvic floor muscles should be strong enough to support the bladder, bowel and uterus. Poor pelvic floor health can lead to forms of incontinence...
‘Sex should not be painful after childbirth’
'Sex should not be painful after childbirth' Most new mothers are told to expect pain and discomfort when they first have sex postpartum. But, according to Cape Town-based gynaecologist and endoscopic surgeon Dr Natalia Novikova, sex should not be painful...