The Double Whammy for Black Women With Fibroids
Black women are more likely to develop fibroid tumors and to receive invasive treatment.
Heavy, Prolonged or Painful Periods? That Could Be a Sign of Uterine Fibroids
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids.
What to Know About Uterine Fibroids
If you don’t know about uterine fibroids, you should. They are the most common gynecological condition among women.
It's Not Normal: Black Women, Stop Suffering From Fibroids
Women may not recognize that they have a problem for months or years, resulting in a delay in treatment, and physical, economic, and emotional costs.
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