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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]