What are Fibroids?
Uterine Fibroids are benign leiomyomata or non-cancerous growth that develop in the smooth muscle wall (myometrium) of the uterus.
The Procedure
A Uterine Fibroids Embolization or UFE is a highly specilaised medical procedure that requires advanced training.
Dr. Nhlanhla Sithole
Dr Nhlanhla Sithole is a South African Consultant Radiologist with specialist training in interventional Radiology and the treatment of Uterine 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 Slthole for the help rendered and I look forward to the fibroid shrinking even further.”
Ute – Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital