True or False: Uterine Fibroids
Do you know fact from fiction when it comes to fibroids? Take our quiz to find out.
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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.
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
Take our quiz to see how much you know about endometriosis stages and other facts about this common health condition
Surgical Options for Fibroids
Dealing with uterine fibroids? Surgery may help, and you have many options.
Opciones quirúrgicas para fibromas
¿Estás lidiando con fibromas uterinos? Cirugías podrían ser útiles y tienes muchas opciones.
Doctors Told Me It Was Just Perimenopause. It Turned Out to Be Uterine Fibroids.
I wasn’t taken seriously until I developed symptoms of organ failure
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Is a Treatment Option for Fibroids
Most women with fibroids don’t need treatment. However, for those that do, RFA is an option.
My Uterine Fibroids Make Partner Intimacy and Honoring My Religion Challenging, But I’ve Found Ways to Cope
Though long, heavy and painful periods affect my daily life and prayer rituals, I still find the beauty of God’s mercy in the everyday
Comic: Annie Has Anemia
Annie wants to know why she suddenly wants to eat some unusual things. Is anemia from fibroids the culprit? Let’s find out.
Historieta: Annie tiene anemia
Annie quiere saber por qué repentinamente desea comer cosas inusuales. ¿Ocurre esto por fibromas que están causando anemia? Averigüémoslo.
How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person
Uterine fibroids are common and they can affect your quality of life
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
En qué forma afectan los fibromas todos los aspectos de una persona
Los fibromas uterinos ocurren frecuentemente y pueden afectar tu calidad de vida
Q&A: A Patient’s Perspective on Experiencing Uterine Health Conditions
HealthyWomen spoke with Heather Guidone about her experience being diagnosed with a uterine health condition
What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?
Is your heavy period normal, or could it be a symptom of something else?
¿Qué es lo normal en lo que se refiere al sangrado menstrual?
¿Es tu período menstrual normal o podría ser un síntoma de algo más?
Are You at Risk for Iron Deficiency Anemia?
About 17% of women in the U.S. are affected by iron deficiency anemia. Could you be one of them?
Heavy Uterine Bleeding and Iron Deficiency Anemia Can Affect Mental Health, Relationships and Sexual Health
If left untreated, these common disorders can have a serious impact on your quality of life
Iron Deficiency Anemia Can Cause Serious Problems for Pregnant Moms and Their Babies
This common condition can lead to postpartum depression and development problems in children if left untreated
My Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Led to Iron Deficiency Anemia and Disrupted My Career, but I Took My Life Back
I realized I couldn't keep living with debilitating bleeding and fatigue every month. Finally, I found the diagnosis and the care that I needed
I Thought My Heavy Bleeding Was Normal — Until It Almost Killed Me
My fibroids caused severe anemia, and I needed a blood transfusion. But I've learned to manage the condition and advocate for the compassionate care I need
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Heavy Periods: What’s the Connection?
Weakness, headaches and even feeling out of breath are common symptoms, but sometimes they may point to a larger problem.
Why It’s Important to Speak Up About Heavy Uterine Bleeding
Heavy uterine bleeding is one of the most common gynecological complaints.