Fibroids, noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus, are fueled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a significant role in
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports a striking statistic: up to eighty percent of women develop uterine fibroids by age fifty. However,
In a groundbreaking revelation about women’s health, medical experts have uncovered alarming statistics about uterine fibroids in African American women. While these benign tumors affect
Uterine fibroids affect countless women worldwide, often developing silently until they cause significant discomfort or health complications. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can range
Uterine fibroids, benign tumors that develop within the muscular walls of the uterus, affect millions of women worldwide, particularly during their reproductive years. While often
Heavy menstruation affects millions of women worldwide, yet many hesitate to discuss this health issue with medical professionals. While some variation in menstrual flow is
As women age, their bodies go through a series of changes — many of which are natural parts of the aging process. One of the
Menstruation is a natural part of a woman’s reproductive cycle. But what happens when your period becomes excessively heavy? Heavy menstrual bleeding — also known
Dr. John C. Lipman, MD, from the Atlanta Fibroid Center, attended the Black Girl Digital Awards on Nov. 5, 2023. He shared his expertise on
For the past 25 years, I have been treating women suffering with uterine fibroids with a nonsurgical, outpatient treatment option which has transformed thousands of
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.
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
By John C. Lipman, M.D. What if there was a condition that affected up to 80 percent of adult African American women and made the
By age 60, 1 in 3 women have had a hysterectomy. The most common reason is uterine fibroids. African American women are three times more
