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Dr Donée van Rooyen

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

11/12/2025

This is your monthly reminder that strength doesn’t always look like power suits and loud voices - sometimes, it looks like getting up, showing up, and pushing forward, even when your uterus is throwing a full-blown protest.

Anything you can do, I can do bleeding. Because we don’t stop when we’re tired. We keep moving.

That’s power. That’s womanhood.

24/11/2025

Let’s get something straight: your va**na is not the same as your v***a and learning the correct names for your body parts isn’t just smart, it’s empowering. 👏

With so much misinformation out there, many girls grow up confused or even ashamed of their anatomy.
🧠 Here’s What You Should Know:
The V***a - This is the outside part of your ge****ls. It includes:
• L***a Majora & L***a Minora - The outer and inner folds of skin that protect your va**nal opening.
• Cl****is - A small, powerful organ with thousands of nerve endings, responsible for pleasure. It sits under the cl****al hood, which protects it.
• Urethral opening - Where urine comes out.
• Va**nal opening - The entrance to the va**na, which leads to your internal reproductive organs.
The Va**na - The va**na is inside your body. It’s a muscular canal that connects the outside of your body to your cervix and uterus. It’s where menstrual blood exits, and where a tampon or menstrual cup is placed.
Beyond the V***a: Inside your body, you’ll also find:
• Ovaries - Where eggs (ova) are stored and hormones are made.
• Fallopian Tubes - Where eggs travel to the uterus.
• Uterus - Where a baby grows during pregnancy.
• Cervix - The narrow gateway between your uterus and va**na.

🩺 Dr Donée is here to answer any questions you may have.
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17/11/2025

Pads, tampons, menstrual cups - what’s the deal, and how do you choose what’s right for you?

It can feel overwhelming, but here’s the truth:
✔️ Pads are great for beginners - no internal use and easy to use.
✔️ Tampons are safe to use - even if you’re a virgin (yup, that’s a myth!)
✔️ Menstrual cups are reusable, eco-friendly, and super comfy once you get the hang of it…

What matters most is your comfort and choice.
💬 Dr Donée can walk you through how each product works and how to use them properly.

📌 The goal is to help you feel confident and in control during your period.

13/11/2025

Behind every mood swing, cramp, or craving is a powerful shift in your hormones.

Understanding these changes can help you feel less confused and more in control of your body and emotions. Your hormones don’t define you - but understanding them helps you show yourself compassion when your moods or energy shift. Dr Donée is here to help you track, decode, and support your cycle with real answers (not random internet myths).

🩸 Ready to understand your cycle better? Start tracking your period with an app, a calendar or even a cute notebook.

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

Va**nal 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.

Address

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

Telephone

+27210651857

Website

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