A Movement in Full Bloom
What started as a single bloom has become a flourishing community dedicated to fibroid awareness and total wellness. In New York, we created a space where health is the priority, voices are amplified, and expert guidance is directly accessible.
Advancing Health and Wellness
We gathered in New York for an incredible day dedicated to health, wellness, and fibroid awareness. From face-to-face expert guidance to powerful community connections, it was an inspiring reminder of what happens when we take charge of our health journeys together. The event may be wrapped, but the momentum isn't stopping here. We’re already preparing for what’s next! Stay tuned for upcoming events, or register now to lock in your seat for 2027 and be part of the next chapter.
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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-Faceted Approach to Fibroid Awareness
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. Fibroid Fighters is a national non-profit organization that is patient-focused with expert insights, layered with a mix of virtual and in-person outreach, to drive 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.
Sharing Successes
Lets Talk About Fibroids
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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Recent Blog Posts
Speak Up: Silence Goes Unheard
At Fibroid Fighters, we often talk about awareness, education, and advocacy. But at the heart of all three is something even more fundamental: finding the courage to speak up. During
Can Fibroids Return After Treatment?
Many women wonder whether fibroids can come back after treatment. The answer depends on the type of treatment you choose. A hysterectomy is the only treatment that completely eliminates the
Can a Kidney Infection Affect My Period?
Your period has been all over the place for the last few months. Some cycles bring so much bleeding that you’re changing a super absorbent tampon every hour, and others
What's Going On
Recent News
2026 Flora Award Recipients
Fibroid Fighters Foundation proudly honored Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, President and CEO of Urban Health Plan, and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson with the 2026 Flora Award at its annual Your Health in Full Bloom event in New York City. Named in memory of Dr. Flora Katsnelson, co-founder of Fibroid Fighters Foundation, the award recognizes leaders whose work advances health equity, expands access to quality healthcare, and strengthens underserved communities. This year's recipients exemplify the compassion,…
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