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Hysterectomy vs UFE

One life-altering, the other life-enhancing โ€“ hereโ€™s how a hysterectomy and UFE treatment differ ๐Ÿ‘€ If youโ€™ve been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive UFE treatment, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online ๐ŸŒธ

How are blocked fallopian tubes diagnosed?

If your doctor suspects your fallopian tubes are blocked, they may suggest a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) examination. During this test, a special โ€˜dyeโ€™ called contrast is injected into the uterus by a small catheter through the cervix. An X-ray outlining the uterus is then taken to confirm if there are any blockages. If the injected dye […]

Review

Thank you for this wonderful update Trudy! It was our pleasure to be of service ๐ŸŒผ If youโ€™ve been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive UFE treatment, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online ๐Ÿ’

What city should our doctors visit next?

Itโ€™s a new season and weโ€™ve got spring in our step! ๐ŸŒธ Which city would you like to see the Microsurgery fly to next? ๐Ÿ‘€ Let us know in the comments below๐Ÿ‘‡

What we do

Specialising in non-invasive, image-guided procedures is the cornerstone of what we do ๐Ÿฉบ Speak to The Microsurgery about any of the following procedures:   ๐ŸŒธ Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) ๐ŸŒธ Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE) ๐ŸŒธ Uterine Fibroids Embolisation (UFE) ๐ŸŒธ Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) ๐ŸŒธ Gastrointestinal Bleeding ๐ŸŒธ Specialized liver cancer treatments

Patient Review

We just love a happy ending ๐Ÿ’›โœจ If youโ€™ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent UFE treatment for fibroids, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or drop us a message online.

A FTR explained

A Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes; sometimes linked to infertility. These blockages can be a buildup of debris from pelvic infection, or scarring from previous abdominal surgery. As we are the only practice in South Africa currently offering this non-surgical procedure, please visit our website […]

Medical Aid Cover

Viva! Uterine Fibroid Embolisation is now fully covered by almost all South African medical aids ๐ŸŒธ After the 3rd consecutive month of joining and disclosing your diagnosis; access to UFE treatment can be unlocked ๐Ÿ™Œโœจ Visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message for more ๐Ÿ’

Fallopian Tube Recanalisation: How it’s done

Here are the steps we take to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes, via a Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR): ๐Ÿ‘‰ At the start, patients will receive an intravenous drip and short-acting medication to assist with mild discomfort and for sedation. ๐Ÿ‘‰ A speculum is then placed in the vagina and a small catheter is inserted […]

What are the symptoms of blocked fallopian tubes?

Many women donโ€™t realise they have blocked fallopian tubes until they are struggling to conceive.ย  The symptoms involved are few, however in some cases, blocked fallopian tubes can lead to mild, regular period pain on the side(s) of the abdomen which host the blockage.ย  Luckily, with a Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) procedure, we are able […]