Common yet Unspoken: Uterine Fibroids and Their Toll on Black Women’s Health

Common yet unspoken: Uterine fibroids and their toll on Black women’s health

Lawmakers and advocates gathered on Capitol Hill to support the U-FIGHT Act, a legislative package aimed at advancing research, access to care, and early detection for uterine fibroids—a condition that disproportionately affects Black women. Supporters emphasized the urgent need for public awareness, better treatment options, and investment in women’s reproductive health to ensure no woman suffers in silence.

What are uterine fibroids? What you need to know about causes, symptoms and treatments

Talking about fibroids in a culture of silence

For Fibroid Awareness Month, St Lucia Times journalist Keryn Nelson opens up about her own fibroid journey – and the quiet crisis many women endure alone. In conversation with Iyanola Wombmanhood, she explores why breaking the silence and demanding better care can’t wait. My fibroid diagnosis was delivered with such casual indifference that I couldn’t tell whether the doctor was trying to calm any alarm, or whether she genuinely believed my body…

Senators and Lupita Nyong'o Push for Fibroid Research - Dallas Weekly

Heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and rapid weight gain are all symptoms of uterine fibroids, a condition that can have serious implications for a woman’s fertility and overall well-being. The noncancerous growths in or on the uterus aren’t spoken about as much as other medical conditions but they are incredibly common, especially for Black women. By age 50, about 80 percent of Black women have experienced fibroids compared to 70 percent of White wome…

Women’s health research boosted | Brimbank & North West

The state government has awarded new medical research grants aimed at advancing women’s healthcare. The $1.5 million Women’s Health Research Catalyst Grants program is helping to advance the understanding of how disease and other health issues affect women. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced the 15 successful recipients who will share in grants ranging from $15,000 to $150,000, going towards funding Victoria’s best and brightest research…

Paint the world white: How to stand in solidarity with women living with fibroids

Let us paint the world white for Fibroids Awareness Month, shall we? Every July, we shine a much-needed light on