Fibroids and their symptoms Fibroids are non-cancerous, benign growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. While some are harmless and can go undetected, 25% of cases require treatment as they cause painful and debilitating symptoms such as: Feeling of discomfort, pain, heaviness or pressure in the abdomen, lower back and pelvic areas ..
FibroidCare is a collective resource specialising in Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), also known as Uterine Artery Embolization for Southern Africa . FibroidCare offers this specialized service to patients across the continent and in their home-towns/countries, and is also available on medical aid. Fibroid Treatment in Johannesburg and Pretoria Netcare Femina Hospital, Pretoria/ Johanneburg..
Uterine fibroids are a common occurrence in women over 30. They are clusters of muscular uterine tissue that develop in and around the uterus. Many women do not present any symptoms but with 75% of women likely to develop fibroids at some point in their lives, some women experience pain, bladder discomfort and reproductive problems,..
Learning more about Fibroids Fibroids and fibroid treatment are often surrounded by uncertainty that creates misconceptions. How do I know if I have endometriosis or fibroids? What’s the difference between fibroids and polyps? How do they impact pregnancy? Or, are they cancerous? When looking at the fibroid treatment options, there are two: uterine fibroid embolization..
We have rounded up the most prominent symptoms that may indicate that you have fibroids. These symptoms depend on the fibroid size, location and the number of fibroids. For those that experience symptoms here are some of the most common signs for uterine fibroids: Heavy vaginal bleeding If you are experiencing exceedingly heavy bleeding or..
Alternative to Hysterectomy Uterine fibroids are often treated by means of a hysterectomy and are believed to be one of the most reasons for the procedure along with endometriosis and cervical dysplasia. A hysterectomy is a major and irreversible surgical procedure that can have various implications for a woman’s physical and emotional state. Despite the..
New Approach to Fibroid Treatment Uterine fibroids are a common occurrence in women over 30 years of age, causing a variety of symptoms. The symptoms range from annoying to debilitating. They may cause a change in menstrual bleeding, be accentuating it and/or prolonging it. This, in turn, causes tiredness which in itself can be debilitating…
How can Fibroids be treated? Uterine fibroids are benign tumours that occur in the wall of the uterus in women, generally between the ages of 30 and 50 years They may be inside the uterus attached to the wall by a “stalk” or they may be on the outer surface embedded in the wall. There..
“I’ve been told that I have fibroids and now I need surgery – they gonna cut it all out and do a hysterectomy”. This is all to common a phrase that we hear at Fibroidcare. When it comes to making a decision on how to treat your fibroids, there are many options available. Hysterectomy is just one option.