Dr MP Setati Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

20/02/2026

Not all fibroids need surgery. Many fibroids are small, cause no symptoms and can simply be monitored. Treatment depends on your symptoms, the size and location of the fibroids, your age and whether you are planning to have children.

18/02/2026

When you have fibroids, excessive bleeding can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia, extreme fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches and even heart palpitations.

16/02/2026

Fibroids can grow inside the uterine cavity, within the muscle wall or on the outer surface of the uterus. Their position often determines the symptoms you experience from heavy bleeding and severe cramps to pelvic pressure or fertility challenges.

13/02/2026

Fibroids don’t only cause heavy bleeding. They can also lead to pelvic pressure, bloating, lower back pain, frequent urination, painful periods, constipation and even fertility challenges. Fibroids

11/02/2026

A fibroid removal surgery is often recommended for women experiencing heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, pressure symptoms or fertility challenges caused by fibroids.

09/02/2026

Fibroid removal surgery (myomectomy) is a procedure that removes uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. It is often recommended when fibroids cause heavy periods, pain, pressure or fertility challenges. FibroidRemoval

06/02/2026

04/02/2026

Our latest newsletter breaks down what fibroids are, when treatment is needed and how fibroid removal surgery can improve quality of life. Knowledge is power and informed decisions start with the right conversation.

30/01/2026

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. After a pregnancy loss, every step forward no matter how small is a testament to your strength. 💛 Give yourself grace, feel your emotions and know that it’s okay to rebuild at your own pace. YouAreNotAlone

28/01/2026

During reproductive transitions, emotional shifts often appear first.
Hormones affect the brain before they affect bleeding patterns or scans.
Mood changes, anxiety, or reduced stress tolerance are physiological signals.
They are not personal failures.