Category Archives: Uterine Fibroid Embolisation

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 […]

Congratulations

We just love a happy ending 😊 Congratulations to one of our lovely patients on the birth of her healthy baby boy, post UFE procedure!

We’re Open

  In case you haven’t heard; WE’RE OPEN!  The Microsurgery will remain open for inquiries and advice throughout the festive season (excluding public holidays)🎄to assist as many women as possible during the holiday season. All procedures will resume in January. If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to find out more about our UFE treatment […]

Fallopian Tube Recanalization

Have you heard? The Microsurgery is proud to add Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) to our treatment list 🙌 We are currently the only practice in South Africa offering this non-invasive procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes. With so many possible causes for infertility, it’s important to consult with your gynecologist if you are […]

New location: uMhlanga

uMhlanga, we’re headed your way! We’re delighted to announce that our team will be operating from Netcare, uMhlanga as of 22 January 2021 🙌 Patients seeking treatment in KZN will hopefully find this new operating location a little closer to home 💐  If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo non-invasive, permanent fibroid treatment, […]

Fact Friday: Did you know that you can use your medical aid for this treatment?

Did you know that treatment is covered by Medical Aid? It’s true! 🙌 The Microsurgery charges the current medical aid rate, and the UFE procedure is covered entirely by most South African providers 👍 Cover can be unlocked after the 3rd consecutive month of joining 🌸   If you’d like to learn more about permanent, […]

Fact Friday: At what age can you get fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are no longer reserved for women over the age of 40. Fibroids can develop anytime throughout a woman’s childbearing years, being between 16 and 50, when oestrogen levels are at the highest in the body. However, the most common age for fibroid development is usually between the ages of 30 to 40. If […]

World mental health day

It’s World mental health day 🧠 An international day of awareness, through advocacy and recognition against social stigma.  Along with many other issues women face on a daily basis, Uterine Fibroids is a condition that not only impacts us physically, but mentally and emotionally too. If you’d like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive treatment […]

Foods for fibroids

Did you know that by balancing your hormone levels, you can help your body manage the enlargement and symptoms associated with fibroids? Take a look at the foods that can help to manage your estrogen levels:   🍌 Organic foods (Grown without chemical pesticides) 🥦 High fibre foods, including cruciferous vegetables (Broccoli, cabbage, asparagus) 🥬 […]

Heritage day

“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou  Today we honour the rich culture and diversity of our country. Happy Heritage Day! 🇿🇦