General Gynaecology
Dr Aneeqah Hendricks specializes in women's reproductive health. As an Ob-gyn she cares for women during their pregnancy and she delivers babies. At her office, she offers a wide range of women’s healthcare services, including:
- Basic examinations and counselling and advice on feminine health
- Sexual health and Testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - like gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.
- Breast exams
- Pelvic exams
- Pap smears - A Pap test is often done during a pelvic exam. The doctor will remove a sample of cells from your cervix using a small brush. It will be sent to a lab and checked for cervical cancer, and possibly the human papillomavirus (HPV) or other abnormalities.
- Pregnancy - monitoring the healthy formation and development of the baby through ultrasounds and prenatal care.
- Birth services
- Family planning, and contraception such as birth control pills, patches, intrauterine devices, and the installing of these contraceptive devices
- Treating infections, such as yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
- Administering the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) which protects against cancers caused by an HPV infection.
- Endometriosis treatment and management
- Fibroids management
- Ovarian Cysts and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Pelvic Pain
- Investigating the causes of infertility and/or recurrent miscarriages
- Issues with menstruation - period pain, excessive bleeding
Dr understands that patients may be shy about these private and sensitive health issues. The thought of seeing a doctor, especially for the first time, and discussing intimate issues may cause anxiety for some women. Dr Hendricks is a specialist you can feel comfortable with.
It is helpful to know your personal and family medical history. Doctor Hendricks will ask about existing medical conditions, medications, and past surgeries. It can be hard to remember, especially if you’re nervous. It’s useful to write it down beforehand. It’s helpful to know about your mom’s health history and any family history of blood clots, as that can help determine what birth control methods are best for you
