Fibroid Care and Removal with HIFU in Nigeria

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Introduction to HIFU and Uterine Fibroids

What Are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine Fibroids are the most common tumours in women of reproductive ages. They affect approximately ⅓ of women aged 35. Although they are benign (non-cancerous) tumours, they can cause significant health problems for sufferers.  Larger fibroids are more likely to cause severe symptoms. There is good evidence that reducing the size …

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New Technology Offers Hope For Women Living With Fibroid, Adenomyosis

A new technology called the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), a non-invasive therapy that uses intense heat to destroy tissue, has been certified safe for the treatment of fibroid and adenomyosis in women. Experts at an international virtual event, organised by the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), ESGE Working Group on Non-Surgical …

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