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What are
fibroids
What are fibroids
Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that develop in the uterus. No root cause is known, however, it’s believed that the hormones estrogen and progesterone play a key role in the formation and growth of fibroids. Many humans with a uterus may be asymptomatic and unaware they have fibroids, while others may experience debilitating and painful symptoms such as menorrhagia heavy (abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual cycles), pelvic pressure or pain, anemia, pica, hair loss, skin issues, brain fog, extreme lethargy, incontinence, reproductive issues, and more!
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Who do
fibroids affect
Who do fibroids affect
Uterine fibroids affect approximately 70 percent of humans with a uterus in child bearing age. However, this condition disproportionately affects Black humans with a uterus who are three times more likely to develop uterine fibroids. They are also more likely to develop fibroids earlier in life, have larger tumors, experience more intense symptoms, and have a higher rate of surgery and hospitalization than other ethnicities.
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Fibroid diagnosis in the United States
Uterine fibroids are a growing global pandemic. Knowing the facts is essential in ones healing journey. We are committed to keeping you well informed as information continues to develop around the cause of uterine fibroids and the available resources to overcome them!
Up to 80% of humans with a uterus will develop at least one fibroid by age 50.
40% of Black humans with a uterus are more likely interested in uterus-preserving options compared to 20% of their white counterparts.
Roughly 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the U.S. each year. Black humans with a uterus experience fibroids at an earlier age, have more severe symptoms, and increased disease burden.
Nearly 90 percent of hysterectomies performed are for non-cancerous medical conditions.
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The Fibroid Pandemic was created to help humans with a uterus make informed decisions as they embark on their journey to healing uterine fibroids through:
We’re committed to providing tools and resources needed to best advocate for one's health and well-being. We want to help you heal and live your best life!
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