A Kinder Path to Healing For decades, a hysterectomy – complete removal of the uterus – has been the go-to solution for women suffering from uterine fibroids, particularly when symptoms become unmanageable. However, medicine is evolving, and with it, so are patient choices. Modern advancements now offer minimally invasive alternatives that focus on preserving the […]
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How to Decide on a Treatment Plan for Uterine Fibroids Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. They are one of the most common gynaecological conditions, affecting up to 70% of women by the age of 50. These growths vary in size, number, and location, and while many fibroids remain […]
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Adenomyosis is a condition where the cells that line the inside of the uterus (that shed every month), grow into the muscle of the uterus, continuing its menstrual cycle routine. This can lead to an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods. While some may experience no symptoms or only mild discomfort, adenomyosis can cause 👇 […]
Happy World Radiology Day! Today we celebrate our very own Dr Sudwards, and all of the interventional radiologists who are changing lives every day 💐 Visit our contact page to learn more about the minimally invasive treatments offered by The Microsurgery.
Did you know that over 60% of all diagnosed fibroids patients have not heard of Uterine Fibroid Embolization? In honour of Health Literacy Month, we’ll be sharing some interesting facts and answering your questions online 🌷 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our contact page […]
East London, Cape Town and Johannesburg — we’re on our way ✈️Our October hospital dates are in👇 🗓️5-6 Oct: St. Dominic’s Hospital in EL. 🗓️16-18 Oct: Netcare Parklane and Fourways Life hospitals in JHB. 🗓️10-11, 24-25, 31 Oct: Christiaan Barnard Memorial and UCT Private Academic hospital in CPT. If you have been diagnosed with uterine […]
Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦 Today we celebrate the rich cultures and diversity of our beautiful country 💛
Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure which clears blockages to improve the possibility of pregnancy 🌸 This procedure is performed in 4 easy steps 👇 🌷 An intravenous drip is placed and short acting medication is given for sedation. 🌷 A speculum is then placed in the vagina and a catheter is inserted […]
Myth! Invasive surgery is not your only option 🙌 Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a non-invasive treatment that is performed by a radiologist. Tiny particles are injected into the fibroids, cutting off their blood supply and prompting them to shrink 🌷If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to learn more about UFE, please visit […]
Q: Should I do hormonal therapy for fibroids? A: While hormonal therapies such as the pill and other intrauterine devices (IUDs) can offer relief from fibroid symptoms like heavy periods and pelvic pains, they don’t prevent fibroids from forming and growing 🌻 If you suffer from fibroids, UFE could be the non-invasive and permanent solution […]