Dr Anneen Venter Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

26/08/2026

Constipation increases reabsorption of estrogen through your gut. Estrogen excess is linked to development of endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, endometrial polyps or hyperplasia, breast cancer, gallstones and deep vein thrombosis.

Some tips to prevent constipation in the comments below.

12/08/2026

Thanks Larissa West for this week’s recipe of Eat Yourself Fertile. Its perfect for the cold weather. Any volunteers to make us some Berry Crumble? Larissa West

08/08/2026

’s Day 2026

Men mostly don’t catch hints or vague indications.
Use this opportunity to tag the partner for your women’s day wishes

08/08/2026

04/08/2026

Follow our ‘Eat Yourself Fertile’ series of recipes.
Thank you to Larissa West for the delicious recipe!

24/07/2026

Health



Dealing with Infertility and Infertility treatment can be traumatising to your mental health. It affects your relationship with your partner and increases anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum depression.
Its important to be work through those feelings and experiences so that it does not affect your child’s mental health in the long run.

17/07/2026

A few facts about fibroids 🩸🩻

21/06/2026

What’s your favourite memory of your dad?

Mine is philosophical conversations over a cup of rooibos tea at night.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads!

16/06/2026

What would you advise your younger self if you could?
Please share….