Moore, a biomedical engineer at the University of Maryland in College Park, lives with noncancerous tumors in the uterus called uterine fibroids. “That’s what drew me in to wanting to understand these ...

Following the sixth annual Black Maternal Health Week, we’d be remiss if we did not mention the topic of uterine fibroids, a medical issue 80% of all Black women in this country will likely experience ...

Uterine fibroids, though usually non-cancerous, have a profound impact on a your body. They can cause pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and weight gain in the abdomen. For many people, noticing ...

Lupita Nyong’o is going public about her battle with uterine fibroids. On July 15, the Black Panther star took to Instagram to share her story in honor of Fibroid Awareness Month. Nyong’o revealed ...

Fibroids are the most common non-cancerous tumor that grows inside the uterus and 80% of Black women will have them by age 50. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, around 1 in 4 people ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - July is Fibroid Awareness Month, but most people may be unaware of the condition that, on average, will impact close to 80% of women by the time they turn 50. Dr. Jane Beebe ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 27 and have heavy menstrual cycles. In the past year, I have begun to have more pelvic pain, especially during my period. A friend said I should get checked for fibroids. What ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Many Black women are told a hysterectomy is the answer for fibroids— but health professionals are ...

Let’s break down five of the biggest myths about uterine fibroids: ...

Uterine fibroids are common growths that cause confusion and fear. Many women believe they are cancerous or always need ...