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General practitioner with a special interest in s*xual health, specifically HIV.

13/11/2025

𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵!

For years, low-dose vaginal estrogen carried a boxed warning (the strongest kind of caution label) suggesting possible risks like cancer, heart attack, or stroke.

Following extensive research and review, major medical societies have confirmed there’s no evidence that low-dose vaginal estrogen increases these risks.

That’s why leading medical bodies — including the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists and the American Urological Association — urged the FDA to remove this warning.
✅ It’s now officially been removed.

This is a huge milestone for women’s health.
𝗜𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 — without unnecessary fear.

🧠 Science wins.
💪 Patients win.
💜 Progress for women everywhere.

10/11/2025

👨‍🦰 𝗠𝗼vember!

Hierdie Movember wees doelbewus met die mans in jou lewe — jou pa, broer, vriend of kollega. 💙

✅ 𝗚𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗲𝗸𝗲
✅ 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗻
✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗿

Raak betrokke:
📸 𝗠𝗼 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Deel jou snorvordering of wys jou ondersteuning op sosiale media. Gebruik en tag ons!
🧍‍♂️ 𝗛𝗼𝘂 ’𝗻 𝗠𝗼-𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Nooi vriende of kollegas vir ’n geselsie, vasvra of selfs net ’n bier — dis oor die spasie om regtig te connect.

Elke gesprek tel. Elke Mo maak saak. 💬

29/10/2025

One final nudge… 💗

Book your 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 before the year ends.
Because breast cancer can affect anyone — and early detection saves lives.

👉 Check. Know. Act.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 — 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 💗

24/10/2025

🦴 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲

I see this more and more in my practice — women who feel strong, capable, and active, yet are surprised to discover signs of bone loss after menopause.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁, 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼. That’s why 1 in 2 women over 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.

But here’s the good news — you can take real, practical steps to protect your bones and stay strong:
💪 Strength & resistance training
🥦 Eat calcium and vitamin D-rich foods (or use supplements if needed)
🚶‍♀️ Stay active with weight-bearing exercise
☀️ Get daily sunlight exposure
🍷 Limit alcohol and 🚭 skip smoking
🧘‍♀️ Include balance and flexibility training
🏠 Keep your environment fall-safe
💬 Talk to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Become a stronger, more confident you!

17/10/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr Larisse will be part of this 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 at Critical Fitness Gym

Here’s what you can look forward to:
✨ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀
✨ 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
✨ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 & 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

🗓 Saturday, 25 October
🕘 9:00 – 12:00
💰 Tickets: R300 pp

To confirm your spot, please complete this short form and make payment 👉 https://forms.gle/PjnUmUStii4Dao9s5

Can’t wait to see you there!

06/10/2025

At Well Family Practice, we’re reminded every October that health isn’t just about treating illness — it’s about staying one step ahead.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 to check in with your body.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 to start caring for yourself.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — your moment — to 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Take a few minutes to read our latest blog — it might be the nudge you or someone you love needs today.

👉 https://wellgp.co.za/breast-cancer-catch-it-early-live-fully/

05/09/2025

🥙 This past Saturday, Dr. Larisse had the privilege of attending the launch of 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 & 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱, the incredible new book by 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗰𝗶 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 of Reinventhealth

This inspiring read explores 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 — nourishing not just the body, but also the mind and soul. 🥗

With a focus on 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘆 (not dieting!), this book is a refreshing reminder that what we eat should support a life of balance, health, and happiness. 💛

📖 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 if you’re ready to embrace holistic health and well-being!

29/08/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆… 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?

It’s so much more than just physical touch. True connection thrives in many different forms — and every couple deserves to experience them all. ❤️

Here are 𝟱 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 to nurture in your relationship:

💕 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆
It’s not just about s*x — it’s about holding hands, cuddling, kissing, massage, and simply being close. Touch matters.

💕 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆
This is all about _being heard_. Share your feelings, express love, be supportive, and create a safe space for vulnerability. (Try the IMAGO way of talking and listening!)

🧠 *Intellectual Intimacy*
Do you think together? 🧩
Share thoughts, debate ideas, talk about the news, brainstorm — stimulate each other’s minds.

💕 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆
Whether it’s faith, meditation, or shared values — connect on a deeper level. What gives your life meaning? Explore it together.

💕 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆
Play. Laugh. Learn.
Travel, try new things, take a walk, cook, hit the gym — share life’s moments and make memories.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁.
Which type do you and your partner need more of right now?

27/08/2025

“𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳.”
“𝗜’𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄.”
“𝗜 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿.”

If these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone 💛
Your body image plays a powerful role in how confident you feel in the bedroom — but there are ways to change that.

👉 Read our latest blog: What Does Your Body Image Say About Your Bedroom Confidence?
https://wellgp.co.za/how-your-body-image-shapes-your-bedroom-confidence/

22/08/2025

Ladies listen up. 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 “𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵.”

Many women push through discomfort, convincing themselves it’s normal.

But here’s the truth:
✔️ 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝘅, 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹.
✔️ 𝗚𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

We get so used to it that we start thinking it’s “normal.” But, it’s not. Common? Yes. Normal? No.

If you’re experiencing pain in any of these areas, it’s your body’s way of telling you something needs attention.

The good news? There are solutions and treatments that can help. Speak to your healthcare provider to help choose the best solution for you.

09/08/2025

𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿…

The lists that never end.
The emotions you manage.
The schedules, the groceries, the birthdays, the homework.
The boundaries you protect, even when yours are being pushed.
The quiet strength that keeps the household—and hearts—running.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆.

But here’s the truth:

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹…
𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆!

🫶 This Women’s Month, let this be your reminder:
You deserve rest.
You deserve support.
You deserve to be soft and strong.
You deserve to be seen.💗

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09/06/2025

🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁! 🎉

’n Vrou van wysheid, krag en opregte omgee 💛
Dr. Badenhorst se vermoë om elke pasiënt met kalmte, insig en sorg te behandel, maak haar werklik ’n juweel.

Veels geluk! 🥳

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