Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa

14/05/2026

As the global conversation around women’s health evolves, so does the language we use. 🌿

PCOS (Polycystic O***y Syndrome) is now being referred to as PMOS (Polycystic Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) , a change aimed at better reflecting the complex metabolic, hormonal and reproductive aspects of the condition, while placing greater focus on whole-person health and care.

IFAASA welcomes this important step towards more accurate, compassionate and inclusive terminology for the millions of women affected worldwide.

We are also incredibly proud that South Africa was represented on the global name-change committee by Dr Jack Biko, President of SASREG and Fertility Specialist at Femicare Fertility, helping ensure that African voices formed part of this important international discussion. 🇿🇦

Together, we continue to advocate for better awareness, understanding and support for all those navigating fertility and reproductive health challenges.

13/05/2026

Polycystic O***y Syndrome or PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS - Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects more than 170 million women around the world, has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS).
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08/05/2026

Cycle Buddies Infertility Support App is a newly launched, responsive, web based free app for women going through Infertility.

Connect with others who are on the same stage of their Infertility journey as you are.

Check it out at www.cyclebuddies.support

31/03/2026

In the last three years, I’ve had over 50 endometriosis lesions cut out of my body. A chocolate cyst that was adhering my o***y to my side was removed. An appendectomy and a hernia repair. I’ve felt indescribable, inescapable pain. Trying to keep my invisible illness to myself after being told by doctors it was just “part of being a woman.” I spent 10 years being undiagnosed. As a teenager and young woman, I felt weak and deeply insecure. I was trapped in my own body. March is endometriosis awareness month. As this month comes to a close, I urge everyone to remember this invisible disease each and every day. To lend support, compassion and grace towards the millions who suffer. It’s up to all of us to raise awareness, not just for endometriosis but for women’s health as a whole. No one deserves to suffer in silence. For more information I turned to and . If you’re in pain, my heart breaks for you. I believe you. Please find answers. And don’t give up on yourself. I know how hard that can be.

25/02/2026

Infertility can be emotionally traumatic.

Infertility is not just a medical experience, it can be deeply traumatic.

Repeated disappointment, loss of control, invasive treatment and ongoing uncertainty can leave individuals feeling anxious, exhausted and disconnected from their bodies and lives.

Grief does not only follow death.
It can follow what was hoped for, expected and deeply wanted.

Your pain is real, even if it’s invisible to others.

25/02/2026

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21/02/2026

Male infertility in the African Culture, by Dr Thato Maoto.

19/02/2026

The emotional impact of Infertility.

In this video, Mandy talks about the emotional vs the intellectual processing of the trauma associated Infertility.

Join us on the 28th Feb in Rivonia for our in-person event where Mandy will be sharing her knowledge with us.

Tickets from R100pp, available on web tickets.

17/02/2026

Breaking common male infertility myths

Caption:

🚫 MYTH: “If I’m healthy and fit, my fertility is fine.”

✅ FACT: Male fertility can be affected by stress, age, past illness, heat exposure, medications, lifestyle factors and genetics - even when everything else seems “normal”.

🚫 MYTH: “If there’s a fertility issue, it’s probably the woman.”

✅ FACT: Male factor infertility is just as common as female factor infertility.

Knowledge removes blame and opens doors to solutions.

16/02/2026

Male infertility is not rare. It’s not weak. It’s not spoken about enough.

Infertility is often framed as a women’s issue, but the truth is very different.

Male-factor infertility contributes to 40–50% of infertility cases.

Yet many men delay testing, avoid conversations, or silently carry shame they shouldn’t have to bear.

This Reproductive Health Month, we’re starting the conversation that men deserve to be part of, because fertility is a shared journey.