I’m Megan
A General Medical Practitioner with a special interest in Sexual Health, Menopause, and Gender-Affirming Healthcare. I’m dedicated to helping women and the queer community access compassionate and evidence-based healthcare so that you can live a joyful, pleasure-filled life.
MY BIG WHY
Everyone should have access to compassionate, inclusive healthcare
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of women report one or more sexual problems including mild distress in the past year.
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of LGBT adults report experiencing unfair, disrespectful treatment by a healthcare provider.
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of menopausal women stated that their menopausal symptoms had affected their work performance.
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ABOUT DR MEGAN MARTIN
Being The Change We Want To See
I’m a General Practitioner with a special interest in Sexual Health, Menopause, and Gender-Affirming Healthcare. I run my own private telemedicine practice, with part-time in-person consultations in Northcliff, Johannesburg.
I obtained my Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) degree from the University of Pretoria in 2017, after which I completed my Internship at Sebokeng Hospital and Community Service in the Sedibeng District Clinics, primarily in the Levai Mbatha emergency room, the busiest clinic in the district. I then obtained my Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Management from the Colleges of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) in 2021.
During my medical training I recognised the current limitations of the healthcare system, including the limited time doctors get to spend with patients. If you were lucky, you had 15 minutes, and that wasn’t enough time to hear the patient’s story, never mind dive deeper into the patient’s concerns and agree on a treatment plan. This is one of the main reasons why I started my own private practice, so I could provide patient-centred care without unnecessary time restrictions.
I am incredibly passionate about patient autonomy and education, and believe that when given the right information, we can be trusted to make informed decisions about our own health. I believe strongly in shared decision-making and collaborating with each patient to determine the best course of action for their unique needs. For too long sexual health, menopause and gender affirming hormone therapy have been underfunded and not seen as an important area of medicine. We’re on a mission to change that and make sure your concerns are heard and prioritised, and that you can get the care that you need.
Please note: I am registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a General Practitioner. I am not a Gynaecologist, Urologist, Endocrinologist, or Specialist Physician.
A Little Bit More About Me
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (University of Pretoria).
- Postgraduate Diploma in HIV Management (Colleges of Medicine South Africa).
- Part-time work as a Clinical Forensic Medical Examiner for the Teddy Bear Clinic, an NGO for sexually abused children.
- Executive Board Member, & Head of Media for the Southern African Sexual Health Association (SASHA).
- Postgraduate Certificate in eHealth: Combining Psychology, Technology & Health (University of Twente).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Resuscitation Council of South Africa)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) (Resuscitation Council of South Africa)
- Essential Steps in Managing Obstetric Emergencies (ESMOE) (Department of Health South Africa)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (South African Paediatric Association)
- HIV Advanced Clinical Care Master Trainer (Department of Health South Africa).
- Sexual Attitude Reassessment & Restructuring (SAR) Training For Health Professionals (Facilitator).
- Genito-Pelvic Pain Course (International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health) (ISSWSH).
- Gender Affirming Healthcare Online Training Course (Southern African HIV Clinicians Society)
- WPATH GEI Foundations Course SOC 7 & 8 (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)
- WPATH GEI Advanced Medical Course SOC 8 (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)
- WPATH GEI Concerns of Middle Aged and Older Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)
- Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
- Gender Affirming Healthcare Training For Healthcare Professionals (Gender Dynamix)
- Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy Training (Professional Association for Transgender Health South Africa) (PATHSA)
- Managing Menopause (Jean Hailes Health Professionals Training)
- Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Jean Hailes Health Professionals Training)
- Contraceptive Counselling (The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists)
- Family Planning 101 (Global Health eLearning Center by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
- Postpartum Family Planning (Global Health eLearning Center by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health).
- Post-Abortion Care (PAC) (Global Health eLearning Center by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health).
- Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (Global Health eLearning Center by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health).
- Completed 1 Year Sexology Training Club Membership.
- 376+ Hours of Structured Continuous Professional Development in Human Sexuality & Sexual Health.
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s 120 Under 40 International Family Planning Leaders Award for 2019.
- Contributed to the book A Celebration Of Vulva Diversity by The Vulva Gallery as the medical expert for the project. In this book, I addressed common questions and debunked myths surrounding sexual health.
- Founder of Libido Academy, an online course for women with low libido who want to overcome libido differences in their relationships and skyrocket their sexual connection.
- Contributed to numerous blogs, websites, radio shows and podcasts on the topic of Sexual Health.
Memberships & Associations
Services Available
Menopause Management
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Sexual Difficulties
Contraception
HIV & PREP
STIS & genital infections
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Sexual & Genital Pain
Mental Health
Chronic Illness Management
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