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Every October, we donate to breast cancer awareness organizations, wear pink ribbons or clothing, and are grateful for our family members in remission. It’s easy to go through the motions,

 “The entire time my body was trying to tell me, ‘hey, something is wrong’, and I had normalized it because generationally, I was told that having bad periods was a

As someone living with fibroids, you probably feel you already have too much on your plate to worry about. Uncontrollable bleeding, unpredictable cycles, severe pelvic pain, frequent urination, are just

Having uterine fibroids can be a pain in the butt….literally. Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins that are located in and near the rectum that can cause pain or bleeding. There

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer is the 5th deadliest cancer for women, following cervical cancer. Close to 21,000 people are diagnosed with ovarian

When it comes to what definitively causes uterine fibroids, benign tumors that develop within the uterus, there are numerous myths. Over the years doctors and researchers have been able to

When you think of liver disease, you probably think of jaundice, the yellowing of the skin or eyes, as a major symptom. While this may be true, period changes such

You may be surprised to learn that nearly a quarter of Black women between the ages of 18 and 30 have fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop within

Your period has been extremely irregular for the last few months. Some months it’s so heavy you’re forced to change your super absorbent tampon every hour and others it’s almost

STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES Stephanie Tubbs Jones is a name to remember. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to a factory worker and airline porter, and she was the youngest of three sisters.

Sitting at your nine to five desk job, you’re not sure if it’s from staring at your computer screen or something else, but you’ve been feeling spaced out and had

26 million women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroids, which are benign tumors that develop within the uterus. Of those women, 15 million will experience severe,

New Fibroid Research Discovers a Possible Way to Reduce Bleeding Uterine fibroids affect millions of women in the U.S. every year. While researchers and physicians continue to make strides in

Why Fibroid Education & Treatment Must be a Congressional Priority Fibroid Fighters’ Ambassador, Erica L. Taylor interviewed Congresswoman Robin Kelly from Illinois 2nd congressional district and our Founder, Dr. Yan

We all know how addicting caffeine can be. The fresh, bitter smell of coffee brewing in the morning, the sparkling carbonation of soda hitting the tongue, and the sweet subtle

Break the Silence, Break the Behavior Interview with John Burns Dr. Yan Katsnelson, the Fibroid Fighters Foundation Founder, met John Burns at our Fibroid Awareness Event in Washington D.C. on

Whenever you go to the doctor, they ask you if you have a history of smoking, but vaping e-cigarettes aren’t really the same thing, right? Wrong. With various flavors, vaping

Kimberly Wilson burst into the technology health care space when her personal experience with fibroids inspired her to create a new tech start-up, HUED, to improve the patient care experience

You’ve just had a baby and you’re frantically searching for answers about how your fibroids will change postpartum. Everyone knows the feeling of trying to find the right article that

It’s that time of the month again, your period cramps have been acting up when you’re at an important meeting at work, exercising at the gym, and going out to

Toya Johnson is joining our fight against the fibroid epidemic as a Brand Ambassador for The Fibroid Fighters Foundation. Toya is widely known for her reality television appearances in “Tiny

You’ve been experiencing extremely heavy periods, discomfort when inserting a tampon, and pain during sex so you make an appointment with your doctor to find out what could be the

For the last few months you’ve noticed you’re making more trips to the restroom and have been experiencing constipation more than usual. Even when you try to eat healthy foods,

Even though around 30% of all women will get fibroids by the age of 35 and 70% to 80% of women will have fibroids by the age of 50, uterine

Uterine fibroids are one of the most under-researched health conditions, yet they affect nearly 26 million women in the U.S. Thankfully, more people are realizing this enormous disparity and are

Whether you’ve experiencing painful, heavy periods or have just been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, choosing the right treatment for you can be stressful. Your doctor may have given you pamphlets

You’re sitting at your gynecologist appointment listening to your physician explain the numerous different kinds of IUDs, which stands for intrauterine devices. It can be extremely overwhelming choosing the right

We had the opportunity to speak with D.C. Councilwoman At-Large, Christina Henderson, about the importance of providing curriculum in schools about potential women’s health issues like uterine fibroids. Councilwoman Henderson

Despite the fact that close to one-third of all women and 50 percent of women over the age of 50 are currently affected by pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (PFMD), people are given

You’re at the grocery store and you zone out staring at the shelves stocked full of period products trying to choose the right out for you. If you regularly deal

You’re in bed scrolling on Instagram, wishing there was a healthy way to lose some weight. You see your friends sharing their meal plans and documenting results on keto, paleo,

Whether you are trying to get pregnant or already are, it’s important to understand what to expect on your journey if you are also living with uterine fibroids. When you’re

You’re buying boxes of tampons and pads just to control the constant, heavy bleeding you experience each month. To make matters worse, you’re ruining clothing and avoiding leaving the house

First off, how much blood is considered to be heavier than normal? If you need to change your tampon or pad less than two hours or you pass blood clots the

We are thrilled to announce Leanna will be joining our team of Fibroid Fighters Brand Ambassadors. Leanna struggled with fibroids for years before she was finally able to get the

It may be weird, but your period color changes. Period blood can appear in a range of different colors from black, brown, blue, or even orange. Although it’s completely normal

Fibroids can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their size and number. If the fibroids are very large, this can cause excessive pain and swelling. For fibroids in numbers, symptoms

At Fibroid Fighters, one of our main goals is to raise awareness about uterine fibroids. We also want to stress how important it is to do your research when it comes to

Many women often wonder if their fibroids will return after treatment. If you get a hysterectomy, your fibroids will never return as there is nowhere for them to grow. However,

Sometimes, a heavy flow is just a heavy flow –– but other times, abnormal bleeding and irregular periods can be caused by uterine fibroids. Fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN TODAY? Since the dawn of time, women across the world have been tasked with the roles of caregiver and nurturer. We spend days

LIFE AFTER FIBROID TREATMENT Uterine fibroids often cause painful and inconvenient symptoms. Some women may find themselves bleeding through sanitary pads frequently, or maybe they consistently miss work from fibroid

You wake up on a crisp, sunny Saturday morning ready to take on the day, except for one thing. Your period cramps have hit you…hard! Whether you’re dealing with regular