Supporting Fibroid Awareness Week
Fibroid Awareness Week is a time to show support for all women who suffer from fibroids. Fibroid Fighters is raising awarenesses about uterine fibroids, a common yet often misdiagnosed and overlooked reproductive condition. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths within the uterus. Women with fibroids experience symptoms like heavy bleeding, anemia, frequent…
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Study Highlights Hysterectomy Prevalence In…
A recent study published in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has brought attention to the prevalence of hysterectomy among deaf women in the United States who use American Sign Language (ASL) and explored their experiences with the procedure. The…
Largest Uterine Artery Embolization Study Confirms Outpatient…
A new study published in the journal Diagnostics highlights the significant improvements in quality of life for women who underwent uterine artery embolization (UAE) for fibroids in an outpatient setting. This groundbreaking research, conducted by members of USA Fibroid Centers…
Heavy Bleeding Linked to Extreme…
Health.com recently published findings from a new study highlighting how women in perimenopause often experience extreme exhaustion, with heavy menstrual bleeding being a key contributor. The research reveals that women who have heavier or longer periods leading up to menopause…
Six Signs Your Doctor Isn’t…
For many women, getting an accurate fibroid diagnosis and proper treatment is a challenge. On average, women wait three and a half years for treatment, and over 70% delay seeking care due to misinformation or dismissive doctors. Black women are…
Research Shows Exercise Improves Mental…
A new study from Mount Sinai provides evidence that physical activity can significantly improve mental well-being for women living with chronic pelvic pain disorders (CPPDs), including those with uterine fibroids. The research found that participating in moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise, such…
Endometriosis Awareness Month and Fibroids:…
March brings awareness to a condition that affects that affects one in ten women worldwide: endometriosis. A condition that, like fibroids, causes significant pain and impacts fertility. While both conditions pose challenges to women’s reproductive health, they are distinct. Understanding…