Join us in DC for Our Sister's Brunch!
Join us for a morning of connection, education, and a savory brunch as we raise awareness about fibroids! Hosted by: Kym Lee, Fibroid Ambassador Advocate, with Special Guest: Ella Destiny!
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Understanding Fibroids
Get started by knowing all about fibroid symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options to help you find the best care.
Our Mission
Fibroid Fighters provides support, education, and hope for people living with fibroids. Learn more about us.
Your Health
Keep up with the latest on fibroids and learn more about the resources that can help you stay on top of your own health.
Multi-Facted Approach
Our Mission
By developing a collaborative partnership with fellow patients and physicians, we’re fostering a supportive relationship where informed women have proactive conversations with trusted healthcare providers on a regular basis. As a patient-focused organization, our unique insights, layered with a unique mix of virtual and in-person outreach, drive exponential change.
Awareness, education, and access to care are all needed to make a tremendous difference in a woman’s quality of life. Together we need to make talking about menstrual health and fertility a part of normal health care.
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Shay Johnson's Story
Actress Shay Johnson was terrified every time she thought of the word "Fibroids." She separated herself from her family and friends while trying to deal with the symptoms herself. She finally was made aware of treatment options that helped her to live a normal life.
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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who nurture and guide us. But for many moms, this special day can be overshadowed by a silent struggle in the
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Silvia Mele’s story resonates with many women struggling with uterine fibroids. At 40, she received a diagnosis of fibroids, joining a silent community facing uncomfortable symptoms and life-altering decisions. Her
Supporting Fibroid Awareness Week
This year during Fibroid Awareness Week, Fibroid Fighters is geared to empowering women with knowledge about uterine fibroids, a prevalent yet often misdiagnosed and overlooked health concern. Uterine fibroids are
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Study Finds Common Period Products May Contain Harmful Chemicals
A new study by George Mason University researchers suggests that common menstrual products like tampons, pads, and liners may contain chemicals that disrupt the body's hormones. These chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, have been linked to various health concerns, including endometriosis and uterine fibroids. The Study: Details and Data Obtained The study, led by a PhD student and university faculty member reviewed existing research on chemicals found in menstrual products and their potential health impacts.…
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