Too many women are told to “wait and see” when something doesn’t feel right. For one woman, that advice delayed the answers she desperately needed. After years of living with pain that started at a young age, her symptoms finally led to a life-changing discovery—a massive fibroid that required urgent attention.
Her story is a powerful reminder to trust your body, speak up, and push for answers. Pelvic pain should never be ignored.
Friday July 17, 2026
All Day
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
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
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
