Eastgem health and aesthetic wellness clinic

18/10/2026

14/10/2026

Know your long acting contraceptives

Copper IUD/ Nova TReleases Copper Ions: The copper continuously releases tiny copper ions into the fluid of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Acts as a Spermicide: Copper is toxic to s***m. It damages s***m cells, disrupts their movement, and prevents them from swimming or surviving long enough to reach an egg. Prevents Fertilization: Because the s***m cannot swim to or fertilize an egg, pregnancy cannot happen. Alters the Uterine Lining: It changes the uterine lining and cervical mucus, making the environment hostile to both s***m and implantation.Does not contain artificial hormones

Implanon
• Releases Progestin: The implant continuously releases a low, steady dose of a synthetic hormone called progestin into your bloodstream.
• Stops Ovulation: The primary way it prevents pregnancy is by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg each month. If there is no egg, fertilization cannot occur.
• Thickens Cervical Mucus: It thickens the mucus around your cervix. This acts as a physical barrier, making it incredibly difficult for s***m to swim into the uterus to find an egg.
• Thins the Uterine Lining: It thins the lining of your uterus. In the highly unlikely event that an egg is released and fertilized, it would not be able to attach to the wall to grow.

Both are reversible fertility returns immediately after removal

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08/10/2026

Importance of early ante natal supplements and vaccines
Folic acid - very important and crucial during the first trimester of pregnancy between 0-12 weeks to prevent neural tube defects(for full coverage of the brain and spinal cord)Ferrous sulphate - To prevent anemia in pregnancyCalcium gluconate - To prevent pregnancy induced hypertensionTd vaccine - To prevent whooping cough (lethakgo ka sepedi) in both mother and child
Hence it is very very important to book your ante natal care as soon as you test positive for pregnancy, to allow time to prevent the avoidable misfortunes, Early diagnosis and manage the existing conditions. To prevent maternal and neonatal morbitity and mortality.

08/10/2026

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