Category Archives: Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR)

Can Fibroids Be Treated Without Surgery?

If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids, a surgical procedure might seem like the only solution. However, there is good news—surgical treatment isn’t always necessary. Thanks to medical advances, women now have access to non-surgical options that effectively treat uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus.   One of the most effective alternatives is Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE), […]

What are Fallopian tubes?

The fallopian tubes are an integral part of the reproductive system  and represent the passageways for the female’s eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. After the ovary releases an egg, its travels into the fallopian tube, where sperm can fertilise the egg and pregnancy can take place 💐 Blocked fallopian tubes may […]

Main causes of blocked fallopian tube

With a technical success rate of over 90% and no hospital stay required, Fallopian Tube Recanalization is often the best treatment option to help clear blockages in the fallopian tubes, mainly caused by 👇 ⭐ A buildup of debris from pelvic infection ⭐ Scarring from previous abdominal surgery ⭐ Certain STDs ⭐ Previous ectopic pregnancy […]

How FTR can help fertility

Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a procedure that clears blockages in the the fallopian tubes in order to allow conception to take place 🌷 FTR is pain-free and involves inserting a small catheter through the cervix, into the uterus, and through the fallopian tubes to remove the blockage ✨ If you have been diagnosed with […]

Three Types of Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes — an integral part of a woman’s reproductive system 🌸 With a technical success rate of over 90%, FTR is the best treatment option to help various blockages 👇 🌼Proximal: Located near the uterus 🌼Medial: Positioned in the middle of […]

What we do

At The Microsurgery, we specialise in image-guided, non-invasive procedures 💛 Speak to us about any of the following procedures 👇 🌸Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE)  🌸Ovarian Vein Embolisation (OVE) 🌸Uterine Fibroids Embolization (UFE) 🌸Transcatherter Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE)  🌸Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR)   If you you would like to learn more about a specific treatment, please visit our […]

Q&A: How are blocked tubes diagnosed? 

Q: How are blocked tubes diagnosed?  A: Blocked fallopian tubes can be diagnosed through various methods, most commonly Hysterosalpingography or HSG. This is a diagnostic procedure where a contrast dye is injected into the uterus, and X-ray images are taken to visualize the flow of the dye through the fallopian tubes. If there is a […]

Women’s Day

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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.  […]

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