Archives par tags: Fibroids Treatment

Testimonial

A wonderful update from our lovely past patient, Sibu 🌼 If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive treatment options,  please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 💐

What is adenomyosis?

Q: What is adenomyosis? A: Adenomyosis is a condition where the cells that line the inside of the uterus, grow into the muscle of the uterus. These cells continue to act normally, meaning that every month they thicken, breakdown and bleed. As a result, sufferers of Adenomyosis experience very heavy and painful periods. Luckily with […]

Introducing new life-changing procedures

Specialising in minimally invasive image-guided surgeries, our talented team here at The Microsurgery are happy to be introducing these new life-changing procedures: 👉 Ovarian vein embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome 👉 Prostate artery embolization for enlarged prostate glands 👉 Thyroid lymph node alcohol ablation for malignant cells  👉 Fallopian tube recanalization for blocked fallopian tubes […]

Fibroids awareness month

Happy Fibroids Awareness Month 🌸 Did you know that an estimated 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lives? During the month of July, we’d like to shine more light on this sometimes life-changing condition, affecting so many women around the globe 🌍  Keep an eye out for testimonials, interesting […]

A new way of treating fibroids without surgery

During the Uterine Fibroid Embolisation procedure, microparticles are injected into the blood vessels that feed the fibroids. This causes the fibroids to shrink and die, without the need for surgery 🙌 If you are interested in learning more about permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online […]

Incorporate iron rich foods into my diet

Uterine fibroids can often lead to iron deficiency or anemia due to the significant amount of blood loss caused by heavy menstruation. Here are a few easy ways to help replenish your essential red blood cells: 🥩 Lean meat, fish or poultry 🧆 Legumes (beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils) 🥬 Dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, kale) […]

Review

Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us, Phenyo! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness on your journey as a mother 👶💛 If you’d like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our website 👉www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 💐  

Can fibroids be treated while pregnant?

Many patients ask us if fibroids can be treated with a Uterine Fibroid Embolisation while pregnant. And the short answer is, no. As the nature of the procedure is to reduce the blood flow to the uterus; UFE treatment is reserved for after delivery as blood flow to the growing baby is vital 💛  If […]

What are the pro’s and con’s of UFE?

Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) provides significant or total relief to sufferers of fibroids. If you’re considering this life-changing procedure, it’s important to know the pros and cons 🤔   Pro’s 👉 🔸Safe (less complications) 🔸Shorter procedure time(30-40 mins) 🔸Quick recovery time 🔸Sedation (deep sleep) 🔸No scarring   Con’s 👉  🔹Fibroids do not disappear, they shrink […]