Dr Relebogile Sekele

27/03/2026

A year of trying without success. It's the benchmark we use to define when investigation is warranted – though for women over 35, we recommend assessment after just six months.

The emotional weight of this journey is immense. Monthly hope followed by disappointment. The questions that intrude: Is something wrong? Will this ever happen?

Fertility assessment provides answers. For women, we evaluate ovulation, hormonal function, tubal patency, and uterine factors. For partners, semen analysis is essential.

Sometimes we find a clear explanation – PCOS, blocked tubes, hormonal imbalances. Sometimes everything appears normal (unexplained infertility), which is frustrating but also hopeful.

Whatever the findings, knowing is better than wondering. And for many couples, relatively simple interventions restore fertility.

If you've reached this point, please don't delay seeking help. Time matters in fertility, and assessment is the first step toward solutions.

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23/03/2026

An ovarian cyst diagnosis can feel alarming, but most are completely harmless. Understanding the difference between concerning and benign helps ease unnecessary anxiety. Here's what you need to know.

21/03/2026

From our practice to your home – a joyful and peaceful Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating.

19/03/2026

The wait between possible conception and confirmation can feel endless. Understanding how pregnancy tests work helps manage expectations.

Home pregnancy tests detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. This hormone appears after implantation, typically 6-12 days after conception. Levels then double approximately every 48 hours.

Most tests are highly accurate from the first day of your missed period. "Early detection" tests claim sensitivity a few days before, though their reliability increases as hCG rises.

For the most accurate result: test with first morning urine, follow instructions precisely, and wait the full time before reading results. If negative but your period still doesn't arrive, retest in a few days.

Blood tests at our practice can detect pregnancy earlier and quantify hCG levels if needed.

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18/03/2026

Some consultations require no medical expertise – just presence. A woman sits across from me, having just lost a pregnancy she desperately wanted. What she needs isn't statistics or explanations. She needs to be seen.

Pregnancy loss touches my practice more often than people may realise. Women often suffer silently, unsure how to grieve something they'd barely announced.

I've learned that the most powerful thing I can offer isn't always a treatment plan. Sometimes it's acknowledgment. "I'm sorry. This is a loss. Your grief is valid."

After the tears, practical questions emerge. Why did this happen? Will it happen again? Can I try again? These deserve thoughtful answers too.

But first – acknowledgment. First – space to feel.

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16/03/2026

16/03/2026

10/03/2026

Fibroids are among the most common concerns I encounter – and often the most misunderstood. The diagnosis can feel alarming, but it shouldn't always be.

These benign growths in the uterine wall vary enormously in size, number, and impact. Some women have tiny fibroids discovered incidentally during scans and never experience symptoms. Others develop large fibroids causing heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, or fertility challenges.

The key is individualised assessment. Not every fibroid requires treatment, but when intervention is needed, options exist to address symptoms while preserving your reproductive goals.

If you've been told you have fibroids, or suspect you might, let's discuss what it means for you specifically.

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🌐 www.drsekelegynae.co.za

06/03/2026

Postpartum bleeding confuses many new mothers. How much is too much? When should you worry?

Lochia – the vaginal discharge after birth – progresses through stages. Initially heavy and red (lochia rubra), it becomes pinkish-brown after about a week (lochia serosa), then yellowish-white (lochia alba) before stopping entirely within four to six weeks.

What's not normal: suddenly heavier bleeding after it had been decreasing, passing large clots (bigger than a golf ball), foul-smelling discharge, fever, or severe lower abdominal pain.

These symptoms could indicate retained placental tissue, infection, or other complications requiring prompt assessment. When in doubt, please call.

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04/03/2026

03/03/2026

I’m truly grateful to work with a competent and dedicated team…

26/02/2026

Thank you for showing us grace on the days when things don’t run very smoothly…

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