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Dr Donée van Rooyen

Dr Donée van Rooyen is an obstetrician-gynaecologist at Mediclinic Cape Town.

09/11/2025

If you’ve ever overheard older girls talking about Pap smears, it might sound scary or confusing. But here’s what you really need to know: you don’t need a Pap smear in your teens - this test usually only starts at age 21, regardless of whether you’re sexually active or not.

Here’s what happens during the test:
• Your doctor gently inserts a speculum to view the cervix.
• A small sample of cells is collected from the cervix.
• The sample is sent to a lab to check for abnormalities.

It’s usually painless or mildly uncomfortable and takes just a few minutes. A Pap smear is a simple screening test that helps detect early changes in the cells of the cervix, which can sometimes lead to cervical cancer later in life.

Understanding what a Pap smear is and why it matters can help you feel more informed when the time does come. It also helps clear up confusion or misinformation you might hear from friends. Talking openly with your gynaecologist - or even your mom, older sister, or a trusted adult - can give you accurate information instead of scary stories or myths.

Your first gynae visit isn’t about tests or exams you’re not ready for. It’s about creating a safe, judgement-free space to ask questions, learn about your body, and feel comfortable.

06/11/2025

Tracking Your Cycle: Why It Matters
Your period isn’t just a monthly visitor - it’s a vital sign.
Learning to track your cycle helps you understand your body better, spot any changes, and feel more in control of your health.

From moods and cramps to discharge and flow - every detail matters. It’s one of the simplest and smartest habits to start as a teen - and one that empowers you for life.

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04/11/2025

Vaginal discharge is completely normal and actually a sign that your va**na is doing its job - keeping itself clean and healthy.
Discharge is made up of fluid and cells that your body naturally produces. It helps:
• Keep the va**na moist.
• Flush out dead cells and bacteria.
• Prevent infections.

The amount, colour, and consistency of discharge can change depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle, your age, your hormone levels, and even your stress levels or diet.

Dr Donée is here to explain what’s normal and what’s not - in a safe, honest, and judgement-free space. No question is too awkward!

30/10/2025

If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or behind - Breathe. You are not late. You are not lost. You are simply between chapters.

Your story is still unfolding. There’s so much beauty ahead. Don’t rush the magic.

28/10/2025

When it comes to contraception, there’s often a lot of confusion, myths, and half-truths - especially when you’re getting your information from friends, social media, or whispered conversations in school bathrooms.

Whether you're thinking ahead or just curious, learning about contraception early is part of owning your health and making confident, informed choices for your future.
That’s why it’s so important to talk openly - with your gynae, your mom, older sister, or someone you trust. These conversations are a form of care - and they help you separate facts from fear.

At your first gynae visit, you can ask:
• What are the different types of contraception?
• Are they only for preventing pregnancy?
• Can they help with my period pain or acne?
• What are the risks, and how do I know what’s right for me?

Dr Donée offers a safe, private, judgment-free space to explore these questions - because every girl deserves honest answers and supportive guidance.

25/10/2025

Starting the conversation early leads to lifelong confidence and better health.

Your first gynae visit is a safe space to ask all the questions you’ve been too nervous to Google - and to talk openly about the changes in your body, your period, your mood, and everything in between.

Dr Donée is here to guide you with kindness, facts, and no judgement - because your health, your choices, and your comfort matter.

📌 You deserve to feel informed and in control of your body from the very beginning.

22/10/2025

Puberty is a sensitive and confusing time for young girls. As their bodies change, they need information, support, and reassurance. The more we talk openly about periods, emotions, and body image, the more empowered our daughters become.
What Young Girls Need:
• Education about menstruation and hygiene.
• Understanding mood changes and body development.
• Normalising acne, discharge, and breast changes.
• Emotional support and a safe space to ask questions.

Puberty isn’t something to hide - it’s something to honour. Let’s help the next generation step into womanhood with confidence.

20/10/2025

Breast cancer begins at the cellular level, when normal regulatory mechanisms that control cell growth and repair become disrupted.
Under healthy conditions, breast cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly, programmed cycle. However, genetic mutations - whether inherited or acquired - can cause some cells to grow uncontrollably and avoid natural cell death.

These abnormal cells accumulate, forming a mass known as a tumour.

Not all tumours are cancerous.
• Benign tumours do not invade surrounding tissue.
• Malignant tumours, on the other hand, can grow aggressively and may spread (metastasise) to other parts of the body through the lymphatic or blood system.
Breast cancer typically originates in one of the following areas of breast tissue:
• Ducts - Ductal Carcinoma: The most common type. Begins in the milk ducts that carry milk to the ni**le.
• Lobules - Lobular Carcinoma: Begins in the milk-producing glands.
• Stromal Tissue - Less commonly, cancer can begin in the fatty or connective tissue that supports the ducts and lobules.
Early detection through regular screening increases the chances of identifying abnormalities before they become advanced cancer.

19/10/2025

Learning to listen to your body can save your life.

Here are some of the most common warning signs of breast cancer. Even if you don’t feel pain, if something feels off, don’t ignore it. Reminder: Not all breast cancer causes pain - and some women have no symptoms at all in early stages. That’s why regular screenings, breast self-exams, and listening to your body are so important.

🩺 When in doubt - check it out.
See your gynaecologist.

18/10/2025

Some women carry inherited gene mutations, like BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2, that can significantly increase their risk of developing breast, ovarian, and other related cancers. These genetic changes often run silently through generations, which is why understanding your family history is so important.

That’s where genetic counselling comes in.

By mapping out your family tree - including any history of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer - your doctor or a genetic counsellor can help determine if genetic testing (like BRCA testing) is recommended for you.

🔍 Genetic testing can empower you with life-saving knowledge and allow you and your doctor to develop a personalised screening or prevention plan, tailored to your unique risk profile.

👩‍⚕️ You May Want to Consider BRCA Testing If You Have:
• A personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer, especially before age 50.
• Cancer in both breasts, or multiple family members affected across generations.
• A male relative diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Jewish or Afrikaner ancestry, which carries a higher prevalence of BRCA mutations.
• A known family BRCA mutation.

💬 Your next step? Start the conversation.

Dr Donée can help guide you through this process with sensitivity, clarity, and care. Whether it’s reviewing your family history or deciding if testing is appropriate, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

🧬 Genetic awareness is powerful. And when paired with early screening, it can save lives.

16/10/2025

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate - but some women are at higher risk than others.
Understanding your risk factors empowers you to take proactive steps: early screening, lifestyle changes, and, when needed, genetic testing. While you can't change things like your age or family history, there are many areas of your health you can control.

Awareness = Action = Early Detection.

13/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to honour the brave, uplift the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and hold close the ones who walk beside them with love and strength.

Let this be more than just a month of pink.
Let it be a nudge to pause and care for yourself, and for the women you love.
🤍 Book your screening.
🤍 Learn your risk.
🤍 Encourage your mom, sister, or friend to check in with their health too.
🤍 Start the conversation - it could save a life.

This October, let’s turn awareness into empowerment.

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Mediclinic Cape Town Room A110 21 Hof Street Oranjezicht
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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