While there isn’t one definitive link between fibroids and heavy periods, several factors can be a cause👇 🩸Fibroids may stimulate the growth of blood vessels, which contribute to heavier or irregular periods, and spotting between periods. 🩸The uterus may not contract properly, which means it can’t stop the bleeding. 🩸Fibroids can affect hormones, and an […]
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Myth! Invasive surgery is not your only option 🙌 Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a non-invasive treatment that is performed by a radiologist. Tiny particles are injected into the fibroids, cutting off their blood supply and prompting them to shrink 🌷If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to learn more about UFE, please visit […]
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 […]
Q: How does menopause change fibroid symptoms? A: Even after menopause, fibroids can still present similar symptoms to pre-menopausal fibroids. Although women no longer have periods, they may experience symptoms such as 👇 🌼 Inability to fully empty the bladder 🌼 Pain during intercourse 🌼 Fatigue 🌼 Abdominal swelling and fullness 🌼 Lower-back or leg […]
Uterine fibroids are benign tumours, found in the smooth muscle of the uterus. They can be classified according to their location and size👇 🌷Myometrial: In the uterine muscle wall 🌷Submucosal: Just under the uterine lining 🌷Pedunculated: On a stalk, inside or outside the uterus 🌷Subserosal: just outside the interior lining If you or someone you […]
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 […]
Did you know that women wait an average of 3.6 years before seeking professional help for fibroids? Fortunately when it comes to treatment, there are more options than ever before 🌸 If you suffer from fibroids, UFE could be the non-invasive and permanent solution you’ve been waiting for. Visit our contact page or […]
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Uterine fibroids are generally asymptomatic, but can in some cases lead to a number of symptoms including 👇 🌷Abdominal discomfort and bloating 🌷Constipation 🌷Urinary frequency and retention issues 🌷Painful periods 🌷Pain during sexual intercourse 🌷Back ache 🌷Heavy periods 🌷Fertility issues Show you care by sharing this post with the women in your life, who might […]
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