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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today we celebrate the strength and resilience of the women of our country. Happy Women’s Day South Africa! ⭐💛
Cape Town & Johannesburg, our operating dates are confirmed! The Microsurgery will be performing treatments at Life Fourways on the 2nd and 16th of August, as well as Netcare Parklane on the 8th, 14th and 15th 🌸 We will also be at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial on the 8th. If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]
Q: Who’s is most likely to get fibroids? A: Various factors can impact the formation of fibroids but here are the higher risk scenarios 👇 ✅ Women aged 30 to 40, but they can occur at any age. ✅ Family history of fibroids ✅ African decent ✅ A diet of red meat ✅ Vitamin […]