Entries by Adrienne McCarthy

What causes blocked Fallopian Tubes?

Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to enhance fertility by addressing blockages in the fallopian tubes. These blockages can result from various factors such as 👇🏾 ☑️Scarring from previous abdominal surgery ☑️Certain sexually transmitted infections ☑️Previous ectopic pregnancy ☑️Endometriosis ☑️Hydrosalpinx For blockages caused by debris, FTR demonstrates a success rate of […]

CT Scans & What They Do

CT scans play a crucial role in medical diagnostics, offering detailed imaging that can screen for a variety of medical conditions, from suspected strokes and coronary heart disease, to cancer staging and kidney stones.These precise scans provide detailed insights, aiding in accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. For more information about CT Scans, please […]

Common Symptoms of Fibroids

In severe cases, Uterine fibroids can lead to life-altering symptoms. Some of the most frequent include 👇🏾 ☑️Discomfort and bloating  ☑️Painful periods  ☑️Painful sexual intercourse  ☑️Heavy periods  ☑️Frequent back pain  ☑️Constipation  If these symptoms sound familiar, we recommend seeking a formal diagnosis. Fibroids are highly treatable, and there is now a minimally invasive procedure called […]

How does a Cardiac Study work?

Cardiac Studies encompass all the imaging procedures we use to evaluate the health of your heart. Your doctor might order these tests to look for early signs of a heart condition, or to assess the impact of recent heart trouble. Cardiac Studies can determine the cause of chest pain, or even examine heart structure and […]

Does UFE treat all fibroid sizes?

Fibroids can vary greatly in size; from as small as a pea to as large as a grapefruit. While smaller fibroids are usually asymptomatic, larger fibroids can lead to debilitating symptoms that significantly affect quality of life. Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment that works for any size fibroid. UFE is conducted […]

Why Choose PAE?

Introducing Prostate Artery Embolisation (PAE) at The MIC Radiology Group. This nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure is designed for men experiencing urinary tract symptoms due to an enlarged prostate. PAE is performed via a catheter that is inserted through the groin or wrist. Using X-ray imaging, the catheter is carefully guided into the arteries leading to […]

Screen Your Bone Health

A bone density or DEXA scan is more effective than regular X-rays at detecting low bone density and assessing your risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can affect anyone but is particularly common in postmenopausal women due to decreased estrogen levels. This quick and painless procedure helps identify those at risk of decreased bone health. During the […]

Introducing Fallopian Tube Recanalisation

Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure that clears blockages to enhance the likelihood of conception. FTR is performed in 4 steps 👇🏾 1️⃣ An intravenous drip is placed, and short-acting medication is administered for sedation.  2️⃣ A speculum is inserted into the vagina, followed by a catheter through the cervix into the uterus.  […]

FAQ: Are fibroids a type of cancer?

The simple answer is no ❌ Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths made up of muscle tissue that develop in the uterus. While most fibroids don’t require treatment, larger ones can significantly impact quality of life by causing heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, and reproductive issues. At the MIC Radiology Group, we offer a procedure called Uterine […]