What are the different types of fibroids
What are fibroids?
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas), are benign (non-cancerous) tumours, that can be found in the smooth muscle layer (myometrium) of 20 to 40 percent of women aged 35and older.
The Procedure
Uterine Fibroids Embolization (UFE) is a medical procedure used by interventional radiologists such as Dr Sithole to block the blood supply to fibroids that have formed in the uterus.
Dr. Nhlanhla Sithole
Dr Nhlanhla Sithole is a South African Consultant Rad Riologist with specialist training in Interventional Radiology and the treatment of Uterine Fibroids.
Testimonial
"This has been a life changing experience for me. Not only have my fibroid shrunk (hence I can wear some of my older outfits), I could breathe well, no more back pains. Although I have not menstruated since the operation and till now just few weeks though after UFE), I am looking forward to this, as I know it would be a lighter flow & less embarrassment of going to the loo to change my pad every two hours. I thank you Dr Sithole for the help rendered and I look forward to the fibroid shrinking even further."
Ute – Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital