Have you heard about Fallopian Tube Recanalization? 👀The Microsurgery is currently the only practice in South Africa offering this non-surgical procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes; often a cause of infertility. If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to find out more about FTR, please visit our website 👉www.fibroids.co.za or send us a […]
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Q: What are calcified fibroids? A: When a fibroid has outgrown its blood supply and has reached the final stage of degeneration or cell death, calcium deposits may develop on the remaining fibroid tissue. This is known as a ‘calcified’ fibroid and is usually most common in women who are approaching menopause. Just like fibroids […]
For roughly 96% of our patients, fibroids have negatively affected their capacity for physical activities. For many women, fibroid-related symptoms are a daily burden often causing embarrassment, pain, and low self-esteem. That’s why with Uterine Fibroid Embolization procedure, women are taking back their lives with permanent, non-invasive treatment and relief 🙌🌷If you’d like to learn […]
Q: Can I still conceive with fibroids? A: The short answer is – Yes, many can! In certain cases fibroids have been known to affect fertility due to a number of reasons, mainly because of the way they alter the normal ‘environment’ of the womb. Fibroids affecting fertility may need to be treated to increase […]
Uterine Fibroid Embolisation is a permanent, non-invasive procedure where tiny particles are released into the uterine arteries which in turn starves the fibroids of their blood supply. Even though they do not disappear, this causes the fibroids to shrink and become inactive, bringing significant or total relief from fibroid-related symptoms 🙏 If you’d like […]
Symptomatic fibroids can be painful, embarrassing, and even life-altering. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, we recommend seeing a Gynae for a diagnosis: 👉 Heavy or prolonged periods 👉 Bleeding between periods 👉 Pelvic pain and pressure 👉 Frequent urination 👉 Lower back pain 👉 Pain during intercourse 👉 Difficulty getting pregnant 👉 […]
During the UFE procedure, tiny particles are injected into the uterine arteries cutting off the fibroid’s blood supply and causing them to shrink. These particles are considered biologically inherent, meaning the body will not absorb or dissolve them, nor will they move around. Even after many years, follow-up studies suggest that these tiny particles will […]
Uterine fibroids are estimated to affect 70-80% of women anytime throughout their childbearing years. Unfortunately for many women who develop fibroids, symptoms can become severe and unbearable. Luckily today, women no longer need to undergo a hysterectomy to unburden themselves from these struggles. If you’d like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, […]
While both can similarly cause pelvic pain and a protruding abdominal area, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids are not the same things. Here’s what you need to know: Ovarian Cysts 👉 Form on the ovaries, as well as many other areas of the body, and are fluid-filled sacs that usually develop during ovulation. Uterine Fibroids […]
Did you know that vitamin D plays an essential role in preventing the growth of uterine fibroids? According to recent studies, incorporating Vitamin D into your daily diet can even contribute to fibroid shrinkage 🙌 Although vitamin D can’t eliminate fibroids completely, it can assist with symptom relief while you explore more permanent treatment options […]