WHAT WE STAND FOR
Helping women take ownership of their bodies
After receiving a fibroid diagnosis, many women don’t know where to turn. Fear, uncertainty, and anxiety may arise. Your primary care doctor may suggest a course of action that doesn’t feel right to you.You want to choose the best solution for you, your family, and your future.
We’re here to help:
The Fibroid Pandemic is a holistic online resource center for women living with uterine fibroids.
Support you through your fibroid journey
You’re not alone. Uterine fibroids affect up to 70 percent of women. Black women are 3 times more likely to have fibroids. We want you to have all the knowledge and best support available to guide you on your journey to healing.
Our Founder
Our Founder
LaToya Dwight is a mother, wife, sister, friend, and driven Employee Benefits Consultant living in Atlanta, GA. She created The Fibroid Pandemic as an answer to the frustrations she experienced during her own journey with uterine fibroids.
LaToya Dwight earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from DeVry University. She also holds a Master of Science in Management from Troy University.. LaToya enjoys spending time with her family and girlfriends. When she’s not working, she enjoys listening to music, going on nature hikes, and working out. LaToya believes there is good in everyone and is inspired by witnessing people overcome seemingly unfathomable obstacles.
“Believe. Build. Beautify.”
– Founder, LaToya Dwight (BBA, MSM, RHU, CHCC, REBC)
Connect with LaToya and the rest of The Fibroid Pandemic community in our membership portal!
Vision and Purpose
Vision and Purpose
Our goal at The Fibroid Pandemic is to provide a network of trusted and useful resources to Black women living with uterine fibroids. We aim to help women and their loved ones on their quest to seek lifelong fibroid healing.
The Fibroid Pandemic exists to bring awareness to how fibroids affect Black women and their families. Our purpose is to equip Black women with the information, resources, and support they need to advocate for themselves.
“Take ownership of your body. Take ownership of your womb.”
– Founder LaToya Dwight
Journey To Healing
Journey to Healing
LaToya learned she had fibroids during what she thought was a routine visit to her OB/GYN. During an ultrasound to locate her IUD, the ultrasound technician asked LaToya how her fibroids were coming along. Not knowing what fibroids were, let alone that she had them, LaToya was in shock. She spoke with her OB/GYN, asked questions, and shared her concerns. Her doctor’s response was, “fibroids are like kudzu, you cut them away, and they just grow right back.” LaToya’s OB/GYN immediately recommended that she get a hysterectomy. From entering the office for a routine procedure to receiving news that she might have her womb removed all in the same visit, LaToya was overwhelmed.. The option her doctor presented to her didn’t sit well and LaToya made the choice to empower herself.. She embarked on a four-year-long (and counting) journey of researching fibroids. She made healthy lifestyle changes and chose to undergo a minimally-invasive medical treatment, uterine fibroid embolization (UFE).After her UFE procedure, LaToya shared her fibroid experience on her personal Facebook page. She received an overwhelming response to her story and felt that God was calling her to help other women.Following many brainstorming sessions with her husband, she founded The Fibroid Pandemic to do something she’s passionate about — helping Black women heal from fibroids.
We help you determine the best course of action to help you heal from fibroids by
- Spreading awareness about uterine fibroids and how the condition affects Black women
- Connecting you to our network of trusted physicians, health practitioners, and wellness experts
- Introducing you to natural, chemical-free health and beauty products that promote well-being
- Fostering a supportive community for Black women living with fibroids and their loved ones to learn, heal, and grow
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