Q: Does UFE treat endometriosis? A: Unfortunately not. Endometriosis often gets confused with fibroids and adenomyosis, however, they are not the same thing. Here’s why: 👉 Endometriosis happens when the tissue that normally lines the uterus, starts to grow outside the uterus onto the ovaries, fallopian tubes or the intestines. 👉 Fibroids are benign tumors […]
Category Archives: fibroids
We can’t help but feel a spring in our step as the days grow warmer, lockdown regulations begin to ease, and hospital capacity for elective treatments normalises. Here’s wishing you all new beginnings and revitalised health for the season ahead!
Tune into Heart FM radio at 10:20 am tomorrow morning to hear from our very own, Dr. Gary Sudwarts who will be discussing all things fibroids with the fabulous SUGA 🙌 Listeners can call in with questions so be sure you don’t miss out!
We know Covid has taken its toll but elective procedures are back! EMonti ladies, we’ll be performing elective procedures at St Dominic’s Hospital on the 28th & 29th of August 🌸 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo non-invasive, permanent fibroid treatment, kindly get in touch: www.fibroids.co.za
Q: Do fibroids grow back after UFE? A: Long-term studies on past UFE patients have revealed that it is rare for treated fibroids to grow back. This is because all of the fibroids present in the uterus, even tiny nodules that may be too small to spot, are reached and treated during the UFE procedure. […]
Ladies who suffer from fibroids often suffer from anemia too, in these cases, an iron deficiency anaemia. This anemia can be caused by significant blood loss due to heavy menstrual flow. While most hospitals are unavailable for elective-surgeries during the pandemic, an increase in your consumption of iron-rich foods can help you manage fibroid-related symptoms. […]
Wishing the powerful and resilient women of South Africa a very happy Women’s Day! 🌷💛
A big thank you to the special ladies who joined our Fibroids Awareness event, powered by Women In White last month🙏🧡 We were honoured to meet you and to answer your questions. Keep a lookout for our next Women in White event, geared to empower women to make informed decisions! 🙌 Comment below, and let […]
We know the last few months have been tough, especially for those of you having to put your UFE treatment on hold. We’re pleased to announce that as Western Cape hospitals begin to stabilize amidst COVID-19, we are able to resume our services provincially 😊 If you are in need of treatment in Cape Town […]
Did you know that only 50% of women with symptomatic fibroids seek treatment? Contact your gynae for a diagnosis if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: 😷 Heavy or prolonged periods 😷 Bleeding between periods 😷 Pelvic pain and pressure 😷 Frequent urination 😷 Lower back pain 😷 Pain during intercourse 😷 Difficulty […]