Uterine fibroids, also known as myomas or leiomyomas, are non-cancerous tumors of the uterus and [are] extremely common in women, especially women of the African diaspora. According to studies, 80% of ...

PUTS YOU AT RISK FOR UTERINE FIBROIDS? WELL, FIRST, LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT FIBROIDS ARE. THEY’RE AN ESTROGEN DEPENDENT TUMOR. AND THEY’RE NON-CANCEROUS, BUT CAN CAUSE SEVERE PAIN. DR. LATASHA MURPHY OF ...

Uterine fibroids are more common than you might realize. According to the Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, they affect up to 80 percent of people with a uterus, with those of African descent being ...

Although up to 80 percent of women experience uterine fibroids by age 50, my journey to finding proper care felt like a traumatic solo trip with no map, no guide, and no clear destination. Painful ...

Many women are at a greater risk of fibroids. This article aims to bust common myths surrounding fibroids. Women should seek timely help and improve the quality of life.