Dr Xolile Ganathi - Gynaecologist Obstetrician Bloemfontein

Gynaecologist Bloemfontein - Dr Xolile Ganathi

Welcome to Dr Ganathi Obstetric & Gynaecology practice

You are certainly guaranteed specialised patient-specific care according to your own needs. Dr. X Ganathi is a qualified independent specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, certified and affiliated with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and a registered member of the South African Society of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (SASOG)

I give specialised care for a spectrum of women’s health issues which include amongst others pregnancy care, high-risk pregnancies, fertility issues, contraception, and family planning, general gynaecologic problems, and women’s cancer screening and cancer care.

High Risk Pregnancy

This is pregnancies where the risk for complications is significantly high. The complications can be with the mother, the baby or both. These pregnancies require specialist care in order to prevent and treat these complications. The common factors that contribute to a pregnancy being classified as high risk include advanced maternal age (mothers above 40), teenage pregnancies (under 18), obesity, mothers with chronic medical conditions, other medications in pregnancy, previous preterm labour, and previous pregnancy and delivery complications with poor outcomes.

Frequently Asked

WHAT CONDITIONS DOES A GYNAECOLOGIST TREAT?

Gynaecologists can treat a wide variety of conditions, some of which include:

Hormonal imbalances
Menopause symptoms
Sexually transmitted infections or diseases (STIs or STDs)
Urinary incontinence
Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Pelvic pain
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Vaginal discomforts like itching and burning
Infertility

What is endometriosis?

It is a painful disorder that happens when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside it. The tissue will act like regular uterine tissue during the menstrual period: it will break apart and bleed at the end of the cycle. However, because this blood has nowhere to go, the surrounding areas may become inflamed or swollen.

What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

Back pain during your period
Severe menstrual cramps
Pain when pooping or peeing, especially during your period
Unusual or heavy bleeding during periods
Blood in your stool or urine
Diarrhea or constipation
Painful sex
Constant fatigue
Difficulty getting pregnant

What Is a Pap Smear?

A Pap smear is a special test that uses scrapings of cells to determine if a patient has or may be in the first stages of cervical cancer. The doctor uses a small tool to scrape and collect cells from the woman’s cervix. The cells are then sent away to be tested. If the test shows abnormal cell activity, the doctor may choose to do a biopsy to determine whether or not cancer is present. Catching cervical cancer in its earliest stages is best because it opens up a wide selection of treatment options the doctor and patient can choose from.

What is PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes women to have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or an excess of the male hormone, androgen.

Contact Us

Suite C101 QUANTUM BUILDING,
Cnr Zastron Street & Third Avenue,
Westdene, 9301

Consultations Hours

We open from 08h00 until 16h00 Monday to Friday. The office does not open on Weekends and Public holidays.