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Women’s Day

Today we celebrate the strength and resilience of the women of our country. Happy Women’s Day South Africa! ⭐💛

Cape Town & Johannesburg, our operating dates are confirmed!

Cape Town & Johannesburg, our operating dates are confirmed! The Microsurgery will be performing treatments at Life Fourways on the 2nd and 16th of August, as well as Netcare Parklane on the 8th, 14th and 15th 🌸 We will also be at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial on the 8th. If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]

Symptoms of Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are generally asymptomatic, but can in some cases lead to a number of symptoms including 👇 🌷Abdominal discomfort and bloating 🌷Constipation 🌷Urinary frequency and retention issues 🌷Painful periods 🌷Pain during sexual intercourse 🌷Back ache 🌷Heavy periods 🌷Fertility issues Show you care by sharing this post with the women in your life, who might […]

FAQ: How Do I Test For Fibroids?

The early signs of fibroids can often be detected during a routine pelvic exam, however they are most commonly diagnosed via 👇 🌸 Ultrasound Exams 🌸 Hysteroscopy 🌸 Laparoscopy 🌸 Sonohysterography 🌸 Hysterosalpingography If you or someone you know has been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids,please visit our contact […]

FAQ: Are blocked Fallopian tubes dangerous?

While they are not immediately life-threatening or dangerous, blocked fallopian tubes may cause difficulties in getting pregnant. The blockage prevents the egg from reaching the uterus and may also hinder the fertilisation process. If both fallopian tubes are blocked, it becomes more difficult for natural conception to occur and could lead to an ectopic pregnancy.  […]

Spotlight on TACE

TACE is a precise and minimally invasive procedure, primarily offered to  patients with tumors 🌸Like most of our treatments, this is an X-Ray image-guided procedure, where a catheter is inserted via an incision in the groin. Once the catheter is properly positioned, chemotherapy and embolization medications will be administered directly into the tumour being treated. […]

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 […]

Happy Youth Day

  Happy Youth Day from all of us here at The Microsurgery 💛   Fibroids, FibroidEmbolisation, FibroidTreatment, UFE, FTR, GAE

How Effective is FTR?

With a technical success rate of over 90%, Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is the best treatment option to help clear blockages in the fallopian tubes 💫  Blockages can hinder fertility, often caused by the below factors 👇 🌻 Scarring from previous abdominal surgery 🌻 Certain STDs 🌻 Debris/mucous build up related to infection 🌻 Previous […]