Lukha Gynae

Lukha Gynae Dr Abigail T Lukhaimane INC
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (OBGYN)

HPV & Cervical Cancer: Understanding the Real Riskβ€πŸ§¬ Did you know? The risk of developing cervical cancer from certain H...
27/10/2025

HPV & Cervical Cancer: Understanding the Real Risk”

🧬 Did you know? The risk of developing cervical cancer from certain HPV types is far higher than many of the risks we often hear about.

Let’s put it into perspective πŸ‘‡

πŸ“Š Risk comparison:
πŸ’— Women with HPV-16 have a 434x higher risk of cervical cancer than HPV-negative women.
🚬 A male smoker in the U.S. has 8x higher risk of lung cancer compared to a non-smoker.
πŸ’Š Women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) face only a 1.3x increased risk of breast cancer.

➑️ What does this mean?
HPV is the strongest known risk factor for cervical cancer β€” but it’s also one of the most preventable.

πŸ’‰ HPV vaccination and 🧫 regular cervical screening (Pap & HPV tests) save lives.
Early prevention = lifelong protection. 🌸

Schedule your screening or HPV vaccination consult today.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp 079 053 6435

26/10/2025

πŸ’‘ HPV β€” It’s Not Just a Women’s Issue

Most people associate HPV with cervical cancer,
but research now shows that this same virus can cause six different types of cancer β€” in both men and women. 🧬

πŸ“Š Here’s what studies show:
πŸ’  91% of cervical cancers
πŸ’  75% of vaginal cancers
πŸ’  69% of vulvar cancers
πŸ’  91% of a**l cancers
πŸ’  70–80% of throat (oropharyngeal) cancers
πŸ’  ~50% of pe**le cancers

🧠 HPV is one of the few preventable causes of cancer β€”
and vaccination can stop most of these before they start.

πŸ’‰ The HPV vaccine isn’t just for girls β€” boys benefit too.
🩷 Early prevention protects everyone.

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Book your HPV vaccination or screening consultation with Dr Abigail today.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp: 079 053 6435

πŸ’— Sunday Reflections:In the rush of life, it’s easy to forget how far you’ve come.Today, take a moment to breathe, rest,...
26/10/2025

πŸ’— Sunday Reflections:
In the rush of life, it’s easy to forget how far you’ve come.
Today, take a moment to breathe, rest, and thank your body for all it does β€” every heartbeat, every breath, every small victory. 🌿

Gratitude isn’t just good for the soul β€” it’s good for your health too. 🌸

Dr Abigail reminds you: caring for yourself starts with appreciation for your own strength and resilience. πŸ’ͺ

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp 079 053 6435

🌸 Saturday Reminder:Your health isn’t selfish β€” it’s self-care.Whether it’s booking your check-up, taking a walk, or sim...
25/10/2025

🌸 Saturday Reminder:
Your health isn’t selfish β€” it’s self-care.
Whether it’s booking your check-up, taking a walk, or simply saying β€œno” to what drains you β€” every small act of care counts. πŸ’•

Take time today to rest, recharge, and do something that makes your soul smile. 🌿

Here’s your gentle nudge: your wellness journey starts with one step.
πŸ’— Book your women’s health consult with Dr Abigail today.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp 079 053 6435

⭐ Leya Tischhauser – 5-Star Google Review β­β€œI have seen many Gynaes, but I’ve been with Dr Lukha for 10 years. She is by...
24/10/2025

⭐ Leya Tischhauser – 5-Star Google Review ⭐

β€œI have seen many Gynaes, but I’ve been with Dr Lukha for 10 years. She is by far my favourite β€” she runs a tight ship, and actually shows interest in other aspects of your life, not just the sole purpose of her career. She will now also be delivering my first baby.

If you want someone who is honest, doesn’t beat around the bush, caring and supportive, then she is definitely the one for you. Don’t forget knowledgeable β€” every question, she will answer.” 🌸

πŸ™ Thank you, Leya, for your beautiful words and continued trust over the past 10 years.
It’s an honour to walk this journey with you β€” from womanhood to motherhood. πŸ’•

Why Early HPV Vaccination MattersDid you know HPV infection can occur right around the time of sexual debut? 😟A recent T...
21/10/2025

Why Early HPV Vaccination Matters

Did you know HPV infection can occur right around the time of sexual debut? 😟

A recent Tanzanian study found:
πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ¦± 32.5% of girls aged 17–18 already had HPV.
πŸ’‰ High-risk strains (like HPV-16 & 18) were the most common.
πŸ“Š This shows infection happens earlier than many think.

That’s why the HPV vaccine is recommended before sexual activity begins. It’s one of the strongest tools we have to prevent cervical cancer later in life.

🌸 Let’s start the conversation early β€” because prevention works best when it starts young.

πŸ’‰ HPV vaccination is safe, effective, and saves lives.
πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Book your consultation or vaccination guidance with Dr Abigail today.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp 079 053 6435

πŸ’œ A Full-Circle Moment πŸ’œFrom pregnancy to newborn cuddles β€” what a joy it’s been to walk this journey with Judith Seopa ...
20/10/2025

πŸ’œ A Full-Circle Moment πŸ’œ
From pregnancy to newborn cuddles β€” what a joy it’s been to walk this journey with Judith Seopa and her beautiful baby Rebone, born on 30 September 2025. 🌷

Today, we celebrated Rebone’s 2-week check-up, and seeing both mom and baby thriving is the most rewarding part of what I do. πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈβœ¨

Judith, thank you for allowing me to share in such a meaningful chapter of your story β€” your strength, grace, and love shine through every moment of motherhood. πŸ’•

Welcome to the world, little Rebone β€” you are deeply loved already. πŸŒΈπŸ‘Ά

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp: 079 053 6435

β€œThe Hidden Impact of HPV β€” Beyond the Cervixβ€πŸ¦  Did you know?HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) doesn’t only cause cervical can...
19/10/2025

β€œThe Hidden Impact of HPV β€” Beyond the Cervix”

🦠 Did you know?
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) doesn’t only cause cervical cancer. It’s also linked to several other cancers β€” affecting both men and women.

πŸ“Š Global HPV-related cancer cases each year:
πŸ’œ Cervix: 530,000
πŸ’š A**s: 35,000
🧑 Oropharynx (throat): 29,000
πŸ’› P***s: 13,000
πŸ’› Va**na: 12,000
πŸ’› V***a: 8,500

While cervical cancer remains the most common, HPV’s reach goes far beyond β€” making vaccination and screening essential for everyone.

πŸ’‰ HPV vaccination protects against high-risk types that cause cancer.
πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Routine screenings help detect changes early, when treatment is most effective.

🌸 Prevention saves lives.
Let’s take one step closer to eliminating HPV-related cancers in South Africa.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp 079 053 6435

β€œThe Hidden Impact of HPV β€” Beyond the Cervixβ€πŸ¦  Did you know?HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) doesn’t only cause cervical can...
18/10/2025

β€œThe Hidden Impact of HPV β€” Beyond the Cervix”

🦠 Did you know?
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) doesn’t only cause cervical cancer. It’s also linked to several other cancers β€” affecting both men and women.

πŸ“Š Global HPV-related cancer cases each year:
πŸ’œ Cervix: 530,000
πŸ’š A**s: 35,000
🧑 Oropharynx (throat): 29,000
πŸ’› P***s: 13,000
πŸ’› Va**na: 12,000
πŸ’› V***a: 8,500

While cervical cancer remains the most common, HPV’s reach goes far beyond β€” making vaccination and screening essential for everyone.

πŸ’‰ HPV vaccination protects against high-risk types that cause cancer.
πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Routine screenings help detect changes early, when treatment is most effective.

🌸 Prevention saves lives.
Let’s take one step closer to eliminating HPV-related cancers in South Africa.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp 079 053 6435

πŸ’— Did you know?HPV is one of the most common infections in the world β€” yet it’s also one of the easiest to prevent.Here’...
17/10/2025

πŸ’— Did you know?
HPV is one of the most common infections in the world β€” yet it’s also one of the easiest to prevent.

Here’s what every woman should know about HPV and how it relates to cervical cancer.

πŸ’‰ Get vaccinated
🧫 Get screened
🌸 Get protected

Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer in South Africa. πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp: 079 053 6435

17/10/2025

🌍 A world without cervical cancer β€” it’s possible.

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global call to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

Their 2030 targets are simple but powerful:

βœ… 90% of girls fully vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by age 15
βœ… 70% of women screened with an HPV test by ages 35 and 45
βœ… 30% reduction in mortality from cervical cancer

πŸ’‘ These targets could save millions of lives β€” especially here in South Africa, where cervical cancer remains one of the top 2 cancers affecting women.

Let’s work towards this goal together through:
πŸ’— Routine screenings (Pap smears & HPV testing)
πŸ’— Vaccination for young girls
πŸ’— Education and awareness in our communities

🩷 Elimination starts with prevention.

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Book your screening today.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp 079 053 6435

🌸 A gentle reminder of your power and grace.A woman is strength, softness, love, and resilience all in one.πŸ’— Believe in ...
16/10/2025

🌸 A gentle reminder of your power and grace.

A woman is strength, softness, love, and resilience all in one.

πŸ’— Believe in your abilities.
πŸ’« Be the light that inspires others.
🌷 Be loved β€” and be loving.

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ With love from Dr Abigail Lukhaimane, celebrating every woman’s journey β€” today and always.

πŸ“ Suite A3a, Life Fourways Hospital, Sandton
πŸ“§ info.drabigail@gmail.com
πŸ“ž 011 875 1687 / 90 | πŸ“± WhatsApp: 079 053 6435

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