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.
A press release promoting the use of condoms and emergency contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy, HIV infection and cervical cancer.
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.
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.
This document gives in-depth information on the termination of pregnancy at the primary care level, as well as referrals, training of health workers and the medical protocols for the procedure.
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.
Women who start menopause prematurely (before 45 years of age) or who are in menopause and are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, can have a gynaecological assessment and examination. Hormonal tests can be done to decide on treatment.