Helping Black women afford fibroid treatments
In a society where health care costs can be overwhelming, Khaleelah I. L. Harris and Yasmine Griffiths are taking a stand to support Black women
September 4, 2024
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In a society where health care costs can be overwhelming, Khaleelah I. L. Harris and Yasmine Griffiths are taking a stand to support Black women
Fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus, often develop after puberty and are most commonly diagnosed in women between the ages of 18 and 50. Research
Fibroids, noncancerous growths in the uterus, affect a significant portion of the female population. Statistics suggest that by age 50, up to 70% of women
Fibroids, noncancerous growths in the uterus, affect millions of women worldwide. While typically benign, they can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms like heavy bleeding,
Fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus, affect a significant portion of women during their reproductive years. While the exact cause of fibroids remains a mystery,
Jackie Walters, is an OB/GYN, a cast member of “Married to Medicine,” and the founder of the 50 Shades of Pink Foundation. On July 17,
Uterine fibroids are a common health concern for many women, and it is estimated that up to 80 percent of women will have them by
Eve is expecting her first child with her husband Maximillion Cooper, and she is opening up about her fertility journey and why a doctor once
Dr. John Lipman is a board-certified interventional radiologist and renowned authority in the nonsurgical treatment of uterine fibroids. He has practiced in Atlanta for the
Despite the availability of a less-invasive therapy called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), many Black women with uterine fibroids are given only one path to treatment: hysterectomy.
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women. It is estimated that up to 80% of adult African-American women have these benign tumors.
There is a movement sweeping through the heart of Atlanta. If you listen closely you may hear about it, but you are much more likely
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor seen in women. It is the most common reason why women have heavy menstrual periods. These benign
Figure 1. (photo credit: Copyright Rob3000/DepositPhotos.com”) Uterine fibroids are the most common tumor of the female pelvis. Up to 80% of adult women of color
Quad Webb, affectionately known as Miss Quad, has been a favorite on “Married to Medicine” for the past few years. She made so much of
[jwplayer vrwUfxHi] Reality star Quad Lunceford visits Reality Check to discuss her personal experience with fibroids, explaining that the issue affects 1 in every 3
Imagine a nonsurgical solution for uterine fibroids that’s much safer and far less intrusive than surgery. The procedure can be performed in about 30 to
Leatha Curington is one of Dr. John C. Lipman’s patients who has undergone the uterine fibroid embolization procedure. Dr. Lipman is a board certified Interventional Radiologist. Curington
