Can Fibroids Cause Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction?
Despite the fact that close to one-third of all women and 50 percent of women over the age of 50 are currently affected by pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (PFMD), people are given very little information about this common disorder. Both men and women can be affected by this condition and many people…
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Speak Up: Silence Goes Unheard
At Fibroid Fighters, we often talk about awareness, education, and advocacy. But at the heart of all three is something even more fundamental: finding the courage to speak up. During our recent Your Health in Full Bloom event, one conversation stood out…
Health Leaders Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez and…
NEW YORK, August 6, 2026— Fibroid Fighters Foundation honored Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Urban Health Plan, and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson with the 2026 Flora Award during its annual Your Health in Full Bloom…
2026 Flora Award Recipients
Fibroid Fighters Foundation proudly honored Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, President and CEO of Urban Health Plan, and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson with the 2026 Flora Award at its annual Your Health in Full Bloom event in New York City. Named…
Can Fibroids Return After Treatment?
Many women wonder whether fibroids can come back after treatment. The answer depends on the type of treatment you choose. A hysterectomy is the only treatment that completely eliminates the possibility of fibroids returning because the uterus is removed, leaving…
Can a Kidney Infection Affect…
Your period has been all over the place for the last few months. Some cycles bring so much bleeding that you're changing a super absorbent tampon every hour, and others barely show up at all. On top of that, you've…
People Magazine Showcases Jordin Sparks…
Jordin Sparks took center stage, performing her chart-topping hit "No Air" before a sold-out audience at Fibroid Fighters Foundation's premier national health empowerment event, Your Health in Full Bloom, on July 30. Sparks helped define a generation after becoming the youngest winner in American Idol history. Beyond her acclaimed…