Uterine fibroids are benign tumours, found in the smooth muscle of the uterus. They can be classified according to their location and size👇 🌷Myometrial: In the uterine muscle wall 🌷Submucosal: Just under the uterine lining 🌷Pedunculated: On a stalk, inside or outside the uterus 🌷Subserosal: just outside the interior lining If you or someone you […]
At The Microsurgery, we specialise in image-guided, non-invasive procedures 💛 Speak to us about any of the following procedures 👇 🌸Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE) 🌸Ovarian Vein Embolisation (OVE) 🌸Uterine Fibroids Embolization (UFE) 🌸Transcatherter Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE) 🌸Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) If you you would like to learn more about a specific treatment, please visit our […]
Did you know that women wait an average of 3.6 years before seeking professional help for fibroids? Fortunately when it comes to treatment, there are more options than ever before 🌸 If you suffer from fibroids, UFE could be the non-invasive and permanent solution you’ve been waiting for. Visit our contact page or […]
Q: How are blocked tubes diagnosed? A: Blocked fallopian tubes can be diagnosed through various methods, most commonly Hysterosalpingography or HSG. This is a diagnostic procedure where a contrast dye is injected into the uterus, and X-ray images are taken to visualize the flow of the dye through the fallopian tubes. If there is a […]
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Cape Town & Johannesburg, our operating dates are confirmed! The Microsurgery will be performing treatments at Life Fourways on the 2nd and 16th of August, as well as Netcare Parklane on the 8th, 14th and 15th 🌸 We will also be at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial on the 8th. If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]
Q: Who’s is most likely to get fibroids? A: Various factors can impact the formation of fibroids but here are the higher risk scenarios 👇 ✅ Women aged 30 to 40, but they can occur at any age. ✅ Family history of fibroids ✅ African decent ✅ A diet of red meat ✅ Vitamin […]
Uterine fibroids are generally asymptomatic, but can in some cases lead to a number of symptoms including 👇 🌷Abdominal discomfort and bloating 🌷Constipation 🌷Urinary frequency and retention issues 🌷Painful periods 🌷Pain during sexual intercourse 🌷Back ache 🌷Heavy periods 🌷Fertility issues Show you care by sharing this post with the women in your life, who might […]
The early signs of fibroids can often be detected during a routine pelvic exam, however they are most commonly diagnosed via 👇 🌸 Ultrasound Exams 🌸 Hysteroscopy 🌸 Laparoscopy 🌸 Sonohysterography 🌸 Hysterosalpingography If you or someone you know has been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids,please visit our contact […]
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