Fibroids

A fibroid is a mass of muscle tissue, typically noncancerous, that develops within the wall of the uterus. READ MORE

Fibroids

Gabbie, 2024

There’s Nothing Normal About Uterine Fibroids

My heavy bleeding, anemia and severe pain were dismissed as normal for more than 30 years. Unfortunately, it’s a common experience for many Black women with fibroids.

Managing Uterine Health Conditions at Work infographic

Managing Uterine Health Conditions at Work

Uterine health conditions, like fibroids, can be hard to manage at work, but accommodations and support are available

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Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)

One groundbreaking study finds absorbency levels may be misleading. Here’s what you need to know.

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How Uterine Conditions Can Affect Your Sex Life

Many women with uterine conditions deal with pain and bleeding during sex — here are ways to navigate discomfort and have more intimacy with your partner

True or False: Endometriosis

True or False: Endometriosis

Take our quiz to see how much you know about endometriosis stages and other facts about this common health condition

Surgical Options for Fibroids

Surgical Options for Fibroids

Dealing with uterine fibroids? Surgery may help, and you have many options.

Opciones quirúrgicas para fibromas

Opciones quirúrgicas para fibromas

¿Estás lidiando con fibromas uterinos? Cirugías podrían ser útiles y tienes muchas opciones.

Focus on Fibroids

Focus on Fibroids

Watch as Soyini Hawkins, M.D., and Candy Ramirez-Hale, R.N., discuss living with fibroids, navigating fibroids care and advocating for yourself

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Clinically Speaking: What Are the Surgical Treatments for Fibroids?

An OB-GYN surgeon talks treatments and options for these common uterine growths

Female medical practitioner reassuring a patient

Conversación sobre la salud: ¿Qué son los tratamientos quirúrgicos para fibromas?

Una cirujana ginecóloga obstetra habla sobre los tratamientos y opciones para estas protuberancias uterinas frecuentes

Robotic surgery and automated medicine technology concept with patient receiving treatment in modern clinic,

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About OB-GYN Robotic-Assisted Surgery

The field of robotic-assisted OB-GYN surgery is growing. Here’s what you should know.

Robotic surgery and automated medicine technology concept with patient receiving treatment in modern clinic,

Información resumida: Lo que debes saber sobre la cirugía ginecológica obstétrica con asistencia robótica

El campo de la cirugía ginecológica obstétrica con asistencia robótica es cada vez más importante. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber. The field of robotic-assisted OB-GYN surgery is growing. Here’s what you should know.

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Annie wants to know why she suddenly wants to eat some unusual things. Is anemia from fibroids the culprit? Let’s find out.

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