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Seasons greetings

Season’s Greetings and happy holidays, from the Microsurgery family to yours 💛

Patient Review

We’re so happy to hear that you are pain-free, Nomcebo 🙏 It was our pleasure taking care of you🌸 If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to learn more about UFE treatment for fibroids, contact us today via our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 🌞

Thank you

From all of us here at the Microsurgery Clinic, we’d like to say a BIG thank you for trusting us with your fibroids journey in 2021. Procedures will resume from 5 Jan 2022, as we continue our mission to help more women with permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids 🌻

Sound familiar?

Do you suspect you may be suffering from uterine fibroids? 🤔 Here are a few notable warning signs, that could mean it’s time to chat to a gynae 👀 👉 Heavy and painful periods⁣ 👉 Bleeding between periods⁣ 👉 Abdominal discomfort and bloating 👉 Frequent urination⁣ 👉 Lower back pain⁣ 👉 Pain during intercourse⁣ 👉 […]

Can UFE treat cysts?

Q: Can a Uterine Fibroid Embolisation treat Cysts?⁣ A: Unfortunately not. Ovarian Cysts are often confused with fibroids as they share many of the same symptoms, however, they are not the same thing.  Here’s why:⁣ 👉 Ovarian Cysts are fluid filled sacs that usually develop during ovulation and form on the ovaries, as well as […]

Hello summer + closure dates

2021 has been a year of leaps and bounds ✨ And as we roll into December, our Specialist Radiologists are looking forward to a much deserved break. Medical procedures will resume 5 Jan but until then, we remain available to assist with office hours bookings and telephone consultations. If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids and […]

What is the chance of UFE damaging my ovaries?

Q: What is the chance of UFE damaging my ovaries? A: This is a rare complication, usually seen in women approaching menopause and in whom ovarian reserve is reduced. The risk of this procedure causing permanent ovarian dysfunction internationally is around 4%. Studies have however shown that the risk to the ovaries is similar compared […]

Patient Review

A wonderful update from our lovely past patient, Monique. It was our pleasure taking care of you 🌼 If you’d like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive fibroids treatment, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 💐

Is UFE treatment covered by medical aid?

Yes, it is! A Uterine Fibroid Embolisation is covered entirely by most South African medical aids, and can be utilised after the 3rd consecutive month of joining your preferred provider (and disclosing your diagnosis) 🙌 Making sure this life-changing procedure is accessible to as many women as possible, the Microsurgery only charges the current medical […]

Pregnancy and UFE

For many of our patients who wish to become pregnant or at least wish to retain the possibility of conceiving in the future, a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) is not an option. So while some fibroids can cause infertility, it may not be the end of the road with Uterine Fibroid Embolization 🙏  […]