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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.

Diana Brown

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

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.

Alyssa Elaskari

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

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

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

How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person

Uterine fibroids are common and they can affect your quality of life

En Qué Forma Afectan Los Fibromas Todos Los Aspectos De Una Persona

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 Uterine Health Conditions

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?

What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?

Is your heavy period normal, or could it be a symptom of something else?

What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?

¿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?

Bleeding Disorders in Girls and Women

Bleeding Disorders in Girls and Women

Are you at risk for a bleeding disorder?

woman feeling sick and suffering from a Iron Deficiency Anemia, lying on the bed

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?

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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

New born baby at hospital with mother

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

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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

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?

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

Why It’s Important to Speak Up About Heavy Uterine Bleeding

Heavy uterine bleeding is one of the most common gynecological complaints.

Heavy Uterine Bleeding May Cause This Potentially Serious Complication

Heavy Uterine Bleeding May Cause This Potentially Serious Complication

Heavy uterine bleeding may disrupt a woman's everyday life, but losing so much blood can also cause this potentially serious condition.

woman with her hands over her stomach

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.