Archives par catégorie: Uterine Fibroid Embolisation

FAQ: What are the causes of fibroids?

Q: What are the most common causes of fibroids? A: There is no one major cause but these are some common factors👇 🌻 Genetics: When fibroids tend to run in families 🌻 Hormones: Fibroids sometimes grow in response to hormones like estrogen and progesterone. 🌻 Age: Fibroids are most common in the 30-40 age bracket, […]

FAQ: Are Fibroids Dangerous?

If left untreated, certain fibroids can grow larger and increase in number, causing further discomfort and challenges to quality of life. If you’ve been diagnosed and are considering permanent, non-invasive treatment, please visit our contact page or drop us a message online ✨  

80% Statistic

DYK more than 80% of women with African ancestry over the age of 50 are diagnosed with fibroids? Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a permanent, non-invasive treatment through a small incision in the wrist. Using X-ray guidance, a catheter is directed to the arteries supplying blood to the fibroids. Tiny particles are injected to block […]

Fibroids vs Cysts

  Fibroids and cysts are both growths that can occur in a woman’s reproductive system, but they have some key differences like composition and location. Fibroids are solid, non-cancerous tumors made up of muscle tissue that develop in the uterus, whereas cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can occur in various organs or tissues of the […]

East London Operating Dates

East London, we’re on our way 🙌 The Microsurgery team will be treating patients from Life St. Dominic’s Hospital on June 9th 🌷If you’ve been diagnosed and are interested in undergoing permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our contact page or drop us a message online ✨    

Johannesburg Operating Dates

Our next Johannesburg operating dates are in! The Microsurgery will be treating patients from Netcare Parklane and Fourways Life hospitals from 5-28 June ✨ If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids,please visit our contact page or drop us a message online 🌸            

Vit D vs UFE

When it comes to treating uterine fibroids, there are different options available. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure that cuts off blood supply to fibroids, causing them to shrink and disappear. Vitamin D tablets, on the other hand, aren’t a direct treatment for fibroids, but research suggests they may have benefits for […]

International Nurses Day

Happy International Nurses Day! We are so grateful for your hard work, dedication, and care. Thank you for all that you do 💛   Fibroids, FibroidEmbolisation, FibroidTreatment, UFE, FTR, GAE

Myth or Fact?

Myth! Although a spike in hormone levels could encourage fibroid growth, it cannot cause the formation of fibroids 🌼 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent and non-invasive UFE treatment, please visit our contact page or drop us a message online ✨   Fibroids, FibroidEmbolisation, FibroidTreatment, UFE

Operation Dates – JHB 8, 9 and 10 May

Our latest Johannesburg operating dates are in! The Microsurgery will be at Netcare Parklane and Fourways Life from 8-10 May 🌸 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our contact page or drop us a message online ✨