Category Archives: fibroids

East London Post

East London, we’re back 🙌 The Microsurgery is now open for EL bookings, operating from St Dominic’s Hospital on 26 Feb 🌷 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 secure your spot 🌸

Webinar – fibroids and relationships

What better time than February, the month of love, for our team of passionate interventional radiologists to host a FREE fibroids awareness talk on fibroids and relationships? Tune in as we discuss all questions and concerns related to fibroids, relationships and the importance of being open about your diagnosis with the ones you love 💕 […]

Fact Friday

Q: What are the chances of getting pregnant when you have fibroids? A: Some fibroids can affect fertility depending on their size and location, however, some fibroids do not impact fertility at all. The good news is women can now opt for permanent, non-invasive treatment options. Learn more: www.fibroids.co.za 🌸

Testimonial Tuesday

A wonderful update from a past patient who opted for Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) 🌻 If you are interested in learning more about permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our website: www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online.  

WIW Webinar

  It’s time for our first Women In White Webinar of 2021 🌸 This February, our passionate team of Interventional Radiologists are going to dive deep into all your fibroid related questions and concerns. Watch this space for confirmed dates and registration info 🙌 You won’t want to miss it!

Umhlanga

  KZN, we’re headed your way 🌸The Microsurgery team will be operating from uMhlanga Netcare from 21 January 2021 🙌   Only 50% of women with symptomatic fibroids seek treatment. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, we recommend you contact your gynae for a diagnosis: 👉 Heavy or prolonged periods 👉 Bleeding between periods […]

Happy New Year

  Welcoming the new year with open arms 🌸Wishing you all health and happiness in 2021 🌟

How long can it take for fibroids to shrink after UFE?

Q: How long can it take for fibroids to shrink after UFE? 🤔 A: After the UFE procedure you will feel significant or total relief from fibroid related symptoms from your first period, and within 3 months you will start to notice shrinkage in the lower abdomen 🙌 Thereafter, your Fibroids can continue to shrink […]

Season’s Greetings

Wishing you all a healthy and happy festive season🎄From the Microsurgery family to yours ❤️  

Foods that Aggravate Fibroids

We’ve touched on nutrient-rich foods that are beneficial for the management of fibroid related symptoms before, like cruciferous veg, foods high in fiber and many more! 🥦 But did you know there are also foods that aggravate your symptoms? For best results in managing your fibroids, try to avoid the following foods:  🌭 High-fat, processed […]