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 […]
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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: 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 […]
The early signs of fibroids can often be detected during a routine pelvic exam, however they are most commonly diagnosed via 👇 🌸 Ultrasound Exams 🌸 Hysteroscopy 🌸 Laparoscopy 🌸 Sonohysterography 🌸 Hysterosalpingography If you or someone you know has been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids,please visit our contact […]
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Q: What are the most common causes of fibroids? A: There is no one major cause but these are some common factors👇 🌻 Genetics: When fibroids tend to run in families 🌻 Hormones: Fibroids sometimes grow in response to hormones like estrogen and progesterone. 🌻 Age: Fibroids are most common in the 30-40 age bracket, […]
If left untreated, certain fibroids can grow larger and increase in number, causing further discomfort and challenges to quality of life. If you’ve been diagnosed and are considering permanent, non-invasive treatment, please visit our contact page or drop us a message online ✨
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Fibroids and cysts are both growths that can occur in a woman’s reproductive system, but they have some key differences like composition and location. Fibroids are solid, non-cancerous tumors made up of muscle tissue that develop in the uterus, whereas cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can occur in various organs or tissues of the […]