East London, Cape Town and Johannesburg — we’re on our way ✈️Our October hospital dates are in👇 🗓️5-6 Oct: St. Dominic’s Hospital in EL. 🗓️16-18 Oct: Netcare Parklane and Fourways Life hospitals in JHB. 🗓️10-11, 24-25, 31 Oct: Christiaan Barnard Memorial and UCT Private Academic hospital in CPT. If you have been diagnosed with uterine […]
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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 […]
Q: Should I do hormonal therapy for fibroids? A: While hormonal therapies such as the pill and other intrauterine devices (IUDs) can offer relief from fibroid symptoms like heavy periods and pelvic pains, they don’t prevent fibroids from forming and growing 🌻 If you suffer from fibroids, UFE could be the non-invasive and permanent solution […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]