https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/158.html South Africa Obstetrics and Gynaecology news 15 Obstetrics & Gynaecology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/158.html en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:04 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spar-new-radio-campaign-wants-to-end-period-poverty-by-2030-623161a Spar is taking the fight against period poverty to the airwaves to dispel menstrual health stigma, ensure menstrual care products are accessible to young girls, and end period poverty in South Africa for good by 2030. 1-268511 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-siv-ngesis-menstruation-foundation-tackles-period-poverty-956834a The non-profit organisation, MENstruation Foundation, is tackling period poverty in South Africa by installing pad-sanitary pad dispensary machines at schools around the country. The latest of which was launched at Hoërskool Die Burger in Roodepoort, Gauteng. 1-268404 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pcos-renamed-to-pmos-to-improve-diagnosis-and-care-512810a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed to more accurately reflect the hormonal or endocrine disorder that affects more than 170 million women worldwide. The new name, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), was chosen after input from over 50 patient and professional organisations to emphasise the broader metabolic and endocrine aspects of the condition. 1-268066 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pharma-dynamics-launches-south-africas-first-generic-hormonal-iud-736142a Pharma Dynamics has entered the medical device market following the introduction of South Africa’s first generic hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD). The generic 52mg levonorgestrel IUD provides a more affordable, clinically equivalent option, significantly lowering the cost barrier that has traditionally restricted access. 1-267652 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-ways-womens-health-drives-economic-resilience-400229a Women’s health is deeply connected to economic resilience in South Africa. As primary earners, caregivers and key contributors across sectors, their ability to stay healthy directly shapes household stability, workforce participation and the country’s broader economic future. 1-266945 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-life-gives-leafline-pineapple-leaves-it-turns-them-into-reusable-sanitary-products-733802a Given the recent scare about South African menstrual health products containing hormone-disrupting chemicals, the washable hygiene products producer Leafline offers a toxin-free, reusable, and biodegradable product made from a pineapple leaf. Based in Bathurst in the Eastern Cape, the home of the big pineapple, the company now wants to take its products global. 1-266792 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vibrant-collaborative-study-pioneers-microbiome-based-treatment-for-bacterial-vaginosis-511930a A collaborative study co-led by Dr Caroline Mitchell (Mass General Hospital, USA) and Dr Disebo Potloane (Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa - Caprisa) has successfully isolated and characterised vaginal bacteria from South African donors. Drawing on expertise from the University of Cape Town’s Department of Pathology and other South African and US-based institutions, the team identified over 20 potential Lactobacillus crispatus strains to develop two multi-strain therapeutic products for treating bacterial vaginosis (BV). 1-266646 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/experts-dispel-fears-over-hormone-disruptors-in-south-african-pads-and-pantyliners-177196a South African obstetrics and gynaecology experts are cautioning menstruating people from panicking over the University of the Free State’s (UFS) recent study, which found hormone-disrupting chemicals in popular pads and pantyliners. The sentiment was echoed by the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, who told the National Assembly that the study needs further analysis. 1-266148 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/always-kotex-lil-lets-and-6-others-under-investigation-following-ufs-study-066385a The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has welcomed the National Consumer Commission's (NCC) swift investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and panty liners — including Kotex, Always, Willflow, Stayfree, and Lil-Lets. 1-266047 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engen-partners-with-palesa-pads-to-provide-reusable-pads-to-hundreds-of-south-african-school-girls-628401a Engen, in collaboration with Proudly South African and Palesa Pads, launched its 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in South Durban to tackle period poverty among South African learners. 1-265901 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Africa