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Blocked Fallopian tube or tubal occlusion accounts for 20% to 30% of all female infertility

DYK: Blocked fallopian tubes or ‘tubal occlusion’ accounts for 20% to 30% of female infertility? This is because when the tubes are obstructed, fertilisation becomes difficult. Fortunately, Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) is a minimally invasive procedure that will clear blockages and enhance your chances of pregnancy 💫 If you have been diagnosed and wish to […]

Your Age-By-Age Guide to managing Uterine Fibroids

While many people think of fibroids as only affecting women over 30, they aren’t limited to a specific stage in life. They can impact teenagers, women of childbearing age, and even those post-menopause. With 70-80% of women developing fibroids in their lifetime, understanding their progression is important 🌸 If you suffer from fibroids and want […]

FAQ: Why do fibroids cause painful periods?

Q: Do fibroids cause painful periods? A: Prostaglandins, naturally occurring chemicals in the body, can exacerbate pain associated with fibroids by 👇 1️⃣ Increasing inflammation in the uterus due to fibroids. 2️⃣ Intensifying uterine contractions, leading to more pronounced menstrual cramps. 3️⃣ Promoting heavy menstrual bleeding, which, combined with fibroid-induced contractions, can worsen period pain […]

New Procedure Alert- TACE

  New procedure alert 🚨 We are excited to announce that Microsurgery now offers Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE) as part of our treatment options ✨ TACE is a minimally invasive and precise procedure, mostly suited to patients with inoperable liver tumors. It can also can be utilised in the treatment of breast cancer, metastatic colon […]

Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS)

Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS)  is a common condition in women which can be the cause of a variety of uncomfortable symptoms: 👉 chronic, non-cyclical pelvic pain 👉 irritable bladder or bowel 👉 bulging veins around the pelvic area Ovarian Vein Embolization (OVE) is a minimally invasive treatment performed by an Interventional Radiologist, where abnormal and […]

The Microsurgery is expanding!

The Microsurgery is expanding! Now with weekly treatment slots at Parklane Hospital, Johannesburg. Talk  to us about non-surgical, permanent treatment for fibroids – funded by Medical Aids ✨ If you have been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to be treated by South Africa’s number 1 fibroid embolisation clinic, please message us via our contact […]