BREAKING OUT OR GLOWING UP? How gynaecological health affects your skin

AUGUST is Women’s Month, a time to honour women’ resilience, strength, and sacrifices.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

But it’s also an opportunity to have real conversations about the health battles we carry quietly, especially the ones that show up in places no one expects.

From the transformative changes in puberty to the hormonal rollercoaster of menopause, women’s bodies navigate a complex landscape of gynaecological health issues throughout their lives.

Unfortunately, many of these concerns, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, not only affect physical health but also have significant implications for skin health.

Dr Judey Pretorius, a renowned biomedical scientist and the founder of Biomedical Emporium skincare, discusses the various effects female gynaecological conditions can have on the skin.

Skin issues tied to women’s health are often overlooked, even by healthcare professionals. But our skin is our biggest organ, and for many women, it’s the first place their body starts sounding the alarm that something deeper is happening.

The connection between hormones and skin