Maboneng Center for Women’s Health

19/12/2023

https://omny.fm/shows/evening-show/medical-matters-haemorrhoids-aka-piles

On medical matters today, we delve into a very sensitive part of the body— the re**um. Specifically, focusing on Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, a condition characterized by swollen veins in the a**s and lower re**um. When I discovered that one of its main causes is sitting down for too lon...

01/10/2021

Hello October! Our favorite month…

01/10/2021

09/08/2021

Happy women’s day 🌸

04/02/2021

13/01/2021

Most women experience some form of breast problem in their lifetime.

Common issues include breast pain, ni**le discharge, breast skin abnormalities, breast lumps and obvious asymmetry.

These common breast issues could be a sign of something serious or the cause could be just hormonal or developmental.

The only way to differentiate is to have your breast examined and assessed by a specialist.

There are various tests and scans that can be performed to determine the cause of your breast problem. Most of these issues can be easily treated by a breast specialist.

06/01/2021

A gastroscopy is a procedure that lets a doctor look at the inner lining of the upper digestive tract.

The upper digestive tract includes the esophagus (the tube than connects the mouth to the stomach), the stomach, and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

It is a quick procedure that takes place in hospital. You are given some sedation, so you won’t feel any discomfort or remember anything.

Gastroscopy is done for various reasons-
* Pain in your upper belly that you cannot explain
* A condition called “acid reflux”
* Nausea and vomiting that has lasted a long time
* Diarrhea that has lasted a long time
* Abnormal bowel movements or black tar-like stools.
* Blood in your vomit or stools.
* Trouble swallowing or a feeling of food getting stuck in your throat
* Unexplained anaemia

A gastroscopy can help diagnose or rule out stomach cancer, stomach ulcers, hiatus hernias, oesophageal cancer, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and many other GIT conditions.

02/01/2021

A comprehensive breast consultation involves a full risk assessment, extensive examination, and imaging. Your specialist will order one of the following investigations ;
a mammogram. This is a specialized breast x-ray
a breast ultrasound. This is usually done together with the mammogram
a breast MRI. In some cases a specialized scan of the breast is required
an ultrasound-guided biopsy of a suspicious area in your breast.

16/12/2020

Another name for haemorrhoids is PILES. Most people at some point in their lives have suffered from piles and do not require surgical intervention. Sometimes piles can be chronic, very painful or cause bleeding. There are certain minor surgical procedures that can be done to remove troublesome piles.

30/11/2020

After pregnancy your pelvic floor is weakened.

Most of the time pelvic floor muscles can be strengthened with specific exercises, but for some women with severe prolapse surgery is needed.

Prolapse may cause the following symptoms-

Difficulty with urination
Chronic constipation
Pain during s*x
A feeling of heaviness or fullness in your pelvis
A feeling that something is bulging out of your va**na, or difficulty inserting tampons
Lower back pain

26/11/2020

51.1% (30.5 million) of the SA population is female

Black African women are the most vulnerable, with an unemployment rate of over 30%

Females remain more disadvantaged than males in all categories, BUT the difference between the s*xes is narrowing

1 in 4 women has experienced physical or s*xual violence

50% of assaults are committed by someone close to the woman

The prevalence of violence is greater among less educated and financially dependent women

23/11/2020

https://kemptonexpress.co.za/300399/prioritising-female-well-being-at-the-new-maboneng-center-for-womens-health/

Women’s health issues have a new support system in the form of the Maboneng Center for Women’s Health. The centre, opened its doors on October 1 and, is the brainchild of Dr Lydia Kilani, a general surgeon with a special interest in breast surgery.

19/11/2020

MEET THE TEAM

Professor Nkhensani Chauke-Malinga
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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19/11/2020

MEET THE TEAM

Dr Lydia Kilani

Breast and General surgeon. Founder of MC4WH

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19/11/2020

MEET THE TEAM

Mbali Nomcebo Vilakazi

Practice Administrator and Patient Liason

A beautiful 27 year old mother of one, with big dreams to open her own NGO.

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16/11/2020

We opened our doors just a month ago, and we are growing every day🤩 www.mabonengwomenshealth.co.za

10/11/2020

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10/11/2020

Gallstones are very common, they occur more in women than men.

Most people with gallstones have no symptoms, but some may experience-

1. Biliary colic (an intense, dull discomfort or pain in the upper right abdomen area, associated with nausea and vomiting)
2. Atypical symptoms such as belching, early fullness after meals, bloating, heartburn and regurgitation.

Some people with gallstones develop complications-

1. cholecystitis- inflammation and infection of the gallbladder
2. Choledocholithiasis- obstruction of your liver ducts by your gallstones
3. Gallstone pancreatitis- inflammation of your pancreas due to your gallstones

These are serious surgical emergencies.

We recommend that your gallstones and gallbladder be surgically removed if you have experienced any of the above symptoms or complications.

Removal of the gallbladder is mostly performed laparoscopically (key-hole surgery) with minimal scarring and less post-op pain.
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03/11/2020

2 weeks post-op 💪🏾
Hello beautiful 😍

We love the positive impact MC4WH has on women’s lives!

Visit our website for more information

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30/10/2020

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