Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the U.S., making it one of the most common surgeries performed. This is a … [Read more...] about Why Are Black Women Twice as Likely To Get a Hysterectomy?
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Ready to Start a Family? 10 Signs It’s Time for a Fertility Consultation
Fertility challenges are a common concern for many individuals and couples aspiring to start a family. For those dealing with fibroids, … [Read more...] about Ready to Start a Family? 10 Signs It’s Time for a Fertility Consultation
Sisters, Let’s Touch & Agree: No More Black Women Suffering In Silence With Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor in African American women with 60% of African American women being affected by … [Read more...] about Sisters, Let’s Touch & Agree: No More Black Women Suffering In Silence With Fibroids
90-Day Program May Help Eliminate Fibroids
Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus. Sometimes, these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal … [Read more...] about 90-Day Program May Help Eliminate Fibroids
Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are growths that can develop inside or outside of the uterus. While you may or may not be surprised at being diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with Fibroids
The Fibroid-Fighting Diet
When discussing fibroids, it's essential to recognize the profound implications these tumors hold, especially for Black women. … [Read more...] about The Fibroid-Fighting Diet
Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization Right For You?
While it’s possible to have fibroids without any symptoms, this isn’t always the case. Once there are symptoms, your options for managing or … [Read more...] about Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization Right For You?
Fibroids and Pregnancy Loss: Breaking Through Despair, And Finding Hope
It’s no mystery that Black women have been hit the hardest by fibroids. According to recent research published in The International Journal … [Read more...] about Fibroids and Pregnancy Loss: Breaking Through Despair, And Finding Hope
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
A study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting shows of 105 patients in the Atlanta metro … [Read more...] about Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Fibroid Embolization Less Effective In Women Under 40
Young women who have a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids called embolization are more likely to have a recurrence than older … [Read more...] about Fibroid Embolization Less Effective In Women Under 40
An All-Woman-Led Organization Aims To Cure Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids affect 26 million women in the U.S, ranging from their teens to their early 50s. Unfortunately, 80% of Black women are … [Read more...] about An All-Woman-Led Organization Aims To Cure Uterine Fibroids
Black Women With Fibroids Need To See a Sub-Specialist, Here’s Why
Surgery for uterine fibroids can often be done through minimally invasive techniques that avoid a hospital stay. But Black and Hispanic … [Read more...] about Black Women With Fibroids Need To See a Sub-Specialist, Here’s Why