Fibroids impact up to 80% of women by the age of 50. However, this experience isn’t linear across race. Studies show that women of colour not only face a higher likelihood of developing fibroids, but also encounter the impact at a younger age with more severe symptoms. These disparities stem from biological factors and have […]
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Did you know that 44% of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids have never heard of Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) as a treatment option? UFE is performed through a tiny incision in the wrist, during which a radiologist will inject tiny particles into the fibroids, causing them to shrink 🌼 If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]
Q: What are the most common causes of fibroids? A: There is no one major cause but these are some common factors👇 🌻 Genetics: When fibroids tend to run in families 🌻 Hormones: Fibroids sometimes grow in response to hormones like estrogen and progesterone. 🌻 Age: Fibroids are most common in the 30-40 age bracket, […]
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Our latest Johannesburg operating dates are in! The Microsurgery will be at Netcare Parklane and Fourways Life from 8-10 May 🌸 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our contact page or drop us a message online ✨
DYK: 20% of women who suffer from fibroids are symptomatic? A variety of fibroid related symptoms may include: 🌸 Painful menstrual cramps 🌸 Heavy periods 🌸 Pelvic pain or pressure 🌸 Difficulty conceiving 🌸 Lower back pain If you have been diagnosed and are interested in learning more about permanent, non-surgical treatment options, please send […]
Uterine fibroids are benign tumours, found in the smooth muscle of the uterus. These tumours are in most cases asymptomatic, but can in extreme cases lead to a number of symptoms including painful periods, abdominal discomfort, and even fertility problems 🌸 Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment that provides significant or total […]
Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure which clears blockages to improve the possibility of conception🌷If you have been diagnosed and would like to receive an information pack on FTR, please get in touch via our contact page 🌸
There are many factors which could increase a woman’s risk for developing uterine fibroids, but these are some common culprits. If you have been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to learn more about UFE; a permanent and non-invasive treatment option, please send us a message online 🌷
While the cause of fibroids might remain blurry, we know that women of African descent are hit hardest. In fact, this demographic is about three times more likely to develop severe symptoms 🌺If you have been diagnosed with fibroids, please don’t suffer in silence. Speak to us about permanent, non-invasive treatment options in 2023 via […]