Tag Archives: UFE

Mandela Day

Today we honour a great man! Happy Madiba Day, South Africa 🇿🇦

Risk Factors Checklist

Our risk factor checklist is in! If you suspect you may be suffering from symptoms relating to fibroids, we hope this is the push you need to pursue a formal diagnosis 💐 Visit our website to learn more this #FibroidsAwarenessMonth!

UFE Reel

A sneak peek into a recent Uterine Fibroid Embolisation 👀 This entire procedure was conducted via a tiny pinhole in the wrist, by a Specialist Radiologist. UFE treatment is safer, pain-free, and has less risk of complications for women suffering from fibroids 🌸 #FibroidsAwarenessMonth

Fibroids Awareness Month

Happy #FibroidsAwarenessMonth! 🌸 This month and every month, we’re devoted to educating and assisting as many women as possible with permanent, non-invasive treatment for uterine fibroids. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed and would like to learn more, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online ✨#FibroidsAwarenessMonth

Patient Review

It was our pleasure taking care of you, Pumi 💛  If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent UFE treatment for fibroids, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or drop us a message online

What is the cause of blocked fallopian tubes?

Fallopian tubes can become blocked for various different reasons. A buildup of debris or mucus from pelvic infection, previous abdominal surgery, Endometriosis, certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or even past ectopic pregnancy. With our nonsurgical Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) procedure, a Specialist Radiologist can clear these blockages, particularly if the blockage is due to debris […]

Youth Day

Wishing you all an invigorated Youth Day! 🇿🇦⁣

Foods to avoid when you have symptomatic fibroids

It’s no secret, certain foods that can worsen your fibroid-related symptoms. While diet alone isn’t the cure, studies have unveiled the following culprits: 🍬 Refined sugar⁣ 🍞 Refined carbohydrates⁣ 🧂 Foods high in salt⁣ 🍔 High-fat, processed meats⁣ 🧀 High-fat dairy products⁣  ❌ Soy⁣ ☕ Caffeine⁣ 🍺 Alcohol⁣   If you’ve been diagnosed and would […]

Myth or fact: Fibroids are cancerous growths in the uterus

Myth! Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) muscular growths that occur within the walls of the uterus 🤓 If you’ve been diagnosed by your gynae and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive treatment, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za  or send us a message online 🌸

Can fibroids regrow post-treatment?

Scientific studies over several years have shown that it is unlikely for fibroids to regrow post UFE treatment. This is because all fibroids present in the uterus, including tiny nodules that may not be visible during diagnostic tests, are treated during the procedure. If reoccurring symptoms do appear after the embolisation, this may be the […]