Gynaecologist Near You

With Gynaecology Guide patients can discover women's health specialists and make appointments online, no phone call required! Gynaecology Guide makes it fast, simple, and convenient for women to get the healthcare they deserve.

No. GynaecologyGuide.co.za is a free women's health resource. We are not a healthcare provider, medical practice, or clinical service of any kind. We do not offer medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. Our role is to give South African women the information they need to find and connect with qualified, HPCSA-registered gynaecologists across the country.

Women see a gynaecologist for many reasons including routine annual checkups, contraception advice, irregular or painful periods, pregnancy care, fertility concerns, menopause, pelvic pain, STI screening, and cervical cancer screening. You do not need to have a specific problem to book an appointment, preventative care is just as important.

A private gynaecologist consultation in South Africa typically costs between R1500 and R2,500 depending on the location, and type of appointment. If you are on a medical aid, costs may be partially or fully covered depending on your plan and whether the gynaecologist is on your scheme's network.

Some gynaecologists in South Africa do perform terminations of pregnancy, which is legal under the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act. However not all private practitioners offer this service.

In most cases, yes. Women can self-refer to a gynaecologist for routine care, contraception, pregnancy, and most gynaecological concerns. Some medical aids may require a referral for specialist cover, check with your medical aid provider.

Yes. Gynaecologists can assess fertility in both partners, investigate underlying conditions affecting conception such as PCOS or endometriosis, and refer you to a fertility specialist or reproductive medicine clinic if needed. If you have been trying to conceive for 12 months without success or 6 months if you are over 35, it is worth booking a consultation.

Gynaecologists diagnose and treat conditions including PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, cervical abnormalities, pelvic inflammatory disease, hormonal imbalances, infertility, menopause symptoms, and gynaecological cancers. They also provide routine care such as pap smears, contraception, and pregnancy management.