#PregnancyAwarenessWeek is here! 🌸 This week is all about sharing tips and insights for future moms, for a safe pregnancy and healthy motherhood. And if you have any questions relating to pregnancy and fibroids, we can guide you in the right direction 💐
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February has arrived and we’ve got reproductive health on our mind 🤰🏿Over the past few years, we’ve seen many healthy and successful pregnancies post UFE 😊 That’s why this month we’ll be chatting to radio stations, holding another free live webinar, and answering your questions online to educate more women with fibroids on the non-invasive, […]
According to recent studies, a daily dose of vitamin D can significantly inhibit the growth of uterine fibroids and even contribute to overall shrinkage 🙌 Although vitamin D can’t completely eliminate fibroids, it can assist with symptom relief while you explore more permanent treatment options such as UFE 🙏 If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]
Q: How long does a Uterine Fibroid Embolisation take? ⏰ A: The actual procedure time is about 20 mins. But due to anesthetic and post-operative recovery, the entire process will take about an hour from the time you are admitted until you are able to leave theatre 🙌 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like […]
While many women may develop uterine fibroids, there are several factors that can put you at a higher risk. These include: 👉 Age (most common in women of 30 – 40 years old) 👉 Family history of fibroids 👉 Race (being of African descent) 👉 A diet high in red meat 👉 Vitamin D deficiency […]
Meet our in-house diagnostic radiographer, Calvin Nel 😁 Although he has been with our practice for many years, he has officially joined our team full time 🙌 As a diagnostic radiographer, Calvin is responsible for creating the X-ray images used to perform your procedure, and for ensuring everyone’s safety when it comes to radiation exposure […]
KZN, we’re headed your way 🙌 The Microsurgery is now open for Umhlanga bookings, operating from Netcare on 27 & 28 Jan🌷 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo non-invasive, permanent fibroid treatment, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 🌸
To determine if your fallopian tubes are blocked, your doctor may suggest a laparoscopy or a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). During an HSG examination, a special ‘dye’ called contrast is injected into the uterus by a small catheter through the cervix. X-rays are then taken to confirm if there are any blockages. If the dye flows freely […]
Wishing you all a healthy, rejuvenated and prosperous 2022✨ Our Specialist Radiologists are looking forward to getting back to theatre next week 🏥🙌 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 🌸
Season’s Greetings and happy holidays, from the Microsurgery family to yours 💛