Dr Anneen Venter Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

24/10/2025

Here is one for the older ladies. Studies have shown that estrogen cream applied to the face can improve collagen, elasticity, wound healing and hydration whilst reducing fine lines and wrinkles. 👩🏻‍⚕️🧖🏻‍♀️

Data from this JAAD Brief Report suggests that topical estrogens may improve certain signs of skin aging: https://bit.ly/48K0UuG

18/10/2025

For those wondering how a mammogram works. In South Africa you receive your XRAY and report to keep safe. You should always take your previous films with you.

18/10/2025

06/10/2025

So what do you ladies think about this? A parental tag team for maternity leave. What will be the impact on breastfeeding? Do you guys think it can work?

The highest court in the land has ruled that dads and moms must share their parental leave days 👏🏾 Details in the comments.

Image: Catherine Falls Commercial

19/09/2025

Another sign of endometriosis is infertility. Up to 50% of patients with infertility have endometriosis. Some might be without pain.
# Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which cells similar to those lining the uterus are present outside of the uterus.

Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide, including nearly 9 million in the US.

This JAMA Patient Page describes endometriosis development, as well as its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

https://ja.ma/3VRbZSS

18/09/2025

A brief video on the symptoms and signs of PCOS.

08/09/2025

Having your baby in a rear facing seat might be life saving if you are involved in a crash.

Facing Back to Move Forward - Why A Rear-Facing Car Seat is the Safer Way

https://tinyurl.com/27gqla9e

10/08/2025

Genesis Reproductive Centre is offering one IVF cycle free of charge. Please contact Jakaranda 94.2

Good Morning Angels has partnered with our friends at LottoStar to assist three women who need a little help.