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 […]
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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 […]
Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes — an integral part of a woman’s reproductive system 🌸 With a technical success rate of over 90%, FTR is the best treatment option to help various blockages 👇 🌼Proximal: Located near the uterus 🌼Medial: Positioned in the middle of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q: How are blocked tubes diagnosed? A: Blocked fallopian tubes can be diagnosed through various methods, most commonly Hysterosalpingography or HSG. This is a diagnostic procedure where a contrast dye is injected into the uterus, and X-ray images are taken to visualize the flow of the dye through the fallopian tubes. If there is a […]
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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 […]