Interview with Dr Andrew Lawson on Uterine Fibroid Embolisation Interventional Radiologist at Bokamoso Private Hospital, Dr Andrew Lawson can treat a variety of conditions including, uterine fibroids with a minimally invasive procedure known as Uterine Fibroid Embolisation. Sunhealth chats with him to give you the facts on the procedure that helps many women with uterine..

What is Uterine Artery Embolization? Uterine Artery Embolization is the blockage of blood supply to fibroids, causing the fibroids to die and shrink, ultimately reducing or eliminating the uncomfortable fibroids symptoms that many women experience. This video discusses a fibroid treatment called Uterine Artery Embolization or Uterine Fibroid Embolization. It’s a minimally invasive procedure that..

This post is an edited transcript of a video by Dr Andrew Lawson on Youtube which gives an overview of the common symptoms of fibroids in women. Fibroids Symptoms: Heavy Periods An important step in fibroid treatment is diagnosing symptoms. The most common fibroids symptom in women is heavy periods. Quite often, women think that..

This post is an edited transcript of a video by Dr Andrew Lawson on Youtube which gives an overview of the Uterine Fibroid Embolisation procedure for patients.     Uterine Fibroid Embolisation Procedure The Uterine Fibroid Embolisation procedure done to treat fibroids is pain-free and takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete. There is no need..

Fibroids vs Endometriosis – What are they and How are they treated   There is often confusion between Fibroids vs Endometriosis. This misunderstanding has merit considering both conditions involve the uterus and both cause pelvic pain. However, their causes and treatments are different. Fibroids, also known as a ‘Uterine Myoma’ are most commonly identified as..

Fibroid Treatment in Botswana Our very own Dr Andrew Lawson (AL), an Interventional Radiologist, was invited to Gabz FM in Botswana for an informative and educational talk on non-surgical treatment for fibroids as part of the Bokamoso Health Corner brought to you by Bokamoso Private Hospital, part of the Lenmed Group. The following is a..

Many women may delay fibroid treatment if they feel they are able to manage the symptoms but as with all medical conditions, the earlier a condition is treated, the easier and more effective treatment is likely to be. Here are some FAQs regarding the non-treatment of fibroids:  Do fibroids get worse with time? Fibroids do..

This is a question I am often asked as a specialist who treats fibroids. I see and treat many women from across the continent; from Nigeria to Kenya, from Namibia to Botswana; from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Almost all patients want to know what causes fibroids and how to prevent them. The short answer is..

Fibroid Treatment During Pregnancy: For many women fibroids are a discovery that they make at a doctor’s visit during their pregnancy. The doctor does a scan (sonar or ultrasound) and not only identifies a pregnancy, but finds a fibroid. This can come as a shock since they had never known they had fibroids and can..

It is difficult to put a price tag on a better quality of life or the chance of having your own baby, but there are certain costs involved. Fibroid removal costs vary based on the type of treatment a patient receives. The exact figure will depend on a range of factors such as the size..