Patient Education Library
Plain-language guides to conditions, treatments, and procedures — written to help you understand your options before and after your consultation.
Understanding your condition
Each guide explains the condition, what causes it, what symptoms to expect, and the full range of treatment options — non-surgical and surgical.
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when one or more pelvic organs — the bladder, uterus, or rectum — descend from their …
Urinary incontinence — the involuntary leakage of urine — affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains significantly…
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) — defined as blood loss ≥80 mL per cycle — significantly impacts quality of life, causing…
Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterised by urinary urgency — a sudden, compelling desire to void that is difficult to …
Vaginal health encompasses a spectrum of conditions that affect women across all life stages — from post-natal changes t…
Pelvic mesh was widely used from the 1990s for the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incon…
Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) — defined as two or more infections within six months, or three or more withi…
Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), also known as Interstitial Cystitis (IC), is a chronic condition characterised by persisten…
Preparing for your appointment
What to expect at your first consultation
What happens, how long it takes, what to bring, and how to prepare.
FAQ — common questions answered
Answers to questions about appointments, billing, procedures, and what to expect.
Patient stories
Anonymised accounts from patients — the range of conditions and outcomes represented.
Ready to discuss your options?
Prof Jeffery sees patients at three Cape Town locations. Booking is managed through the Urogynaecology Clinic (ULC).
Booking link takes you to urogynaecology.co.za — managed by the Urogynaecology Clinic team.