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Category Archives: Fact Friday
February has arrived and we’ve got reproductive health on our mind 🤰🏿Over the past few years, we’ve seen many healthy and successful pregnancies post UFE 😊 That’s why this month we’ll be chatting to radio stations, holding another free live webinar, and answering your questions online to educate more women with fibroids on the non-invasive, […]
While many women may develop uterine fibroids, there are several factors that can put you at a higher risk. These include: 👉 Age (most common in women of 30 – 40 years old) 👉 Family history of fibroids 👉 Race (being of African descent) 👉 A diet high in red meat 👉 Vitamin D deficiency […]
Did you know the particles used during the UFE procedure are made of synthetic materials, each about the size of a grain of sand? Injected into the uterine arteries, these microparticles cut off blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink and become inactive 🙌 If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids and would […]
The short answer is no 😊 UFE is a minimally invasive procedure! 🙌 Using the latest techniques, a Uterine Fibroid Embolisation is performed by an interventional radiologist who inserts a thin catheter into the radial artery through a tiny pinhole in the wrist. With no stitches and no scarring, this is safer and more comfortable […]
Q: What causes blocked fallopian tubes? A: Blocked fallopian tubes can result from many different factors including scarring from previous surgery or a build-up of debris from pelvic infection. As an important part of the female reproductive system, The Microsurgery is able to help clear these blockages in the fallopian tubes with the nonsurgical Fallopian […]
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 […]
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) […]
As with most medical procedures, minor side effects after Uterine Fibroid Embolization may occur. Although not serious and short-lived, below are a few of the symptoms patients can expect post treatment: 👉 Abdominal pain (period-like pain) 👉 Transient fever / Hot flushes 👉 Vaginal discharge 👉 Passing of the fibroid(s) 👉 Bruising at the access […]
Even though some fibroids may affect fertility, pregnancy after receiving a Uterine Fibroid Embolisation is still possible. Over the last 2 years, we have seen 24 successful pregnancies post UFE 🙏As Fertility is very complex, the Fibroid Treatment Clinic individually assesses each patient to decide on the best course of action depending on risks, age, […]