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 […]
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Did you know loss of blood can also mean loss of hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein found in red blood cells? When iron begins to abnormally deplete from the blood, it can no longer carry oxygen and this is known as iron-deficiency anemia. This form of anaemia is associated with a number of symptoms such as […]
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Adenomyosis is a condition where the cells that line the inside of the uterus (that shed every month), grow into the muscle of the uterus, continuing its menstrual cycle routine. This can lead to an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods. While some may experience no symptoms or only mild discomfort, adenomyosis can cause 👇 […]
Myth! Fibroids come in all shapes and sizes and can change, shrink or remain the same over time. However, if untreated, they often lead to heavy bleeding, pain, and pressure on the bladder and bowels. Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a permanent treatment for fibroids that provides significant or total relief from symptoms. Tiny particles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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