While all women of reproductive age are at risk for developing fibroids, Black women are hit hardest. They also tend to develop fibroids earlier in life and experience more severe symptoms. We take a look at why and how we can close the gap in care and access.
Uterine Fibroids Basics
The experience of having my third surgery and having to monitor the medical advisory during it [the procedure] made me ponder: Why was it so difficult to find someone to treat me and find solutions for something that was incredibly common?
— Sateria Venable, CEO, The Fibroid Foundation
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