The Fibroids Fighters Foundation is a public welfare organization created to advance the cause of women’s health and the safe and effective treatment of uterine fibroids.
Our Mission
Inform
Empower women with information about symptoms and treatment options so they have a voice in their care.
Research
Advocate for research that advances fibroid treatment to discover earlier detection, better care and outcomes.
Educate
Educate the public about the health, social and economic impact caused by uterine fibroids disease.
Our Story
August 2025
Fibroid Fighters is thrilled to announce the 2025 recipients of The Flora Awards for Excellence in Healthcare. The prestigious awards were presented to three distinguished recipients. Cynthia Bailey, renowned television personality and Ambassador for USA Fibroid Centers, was honored for her powerful advocacy and work in bringing national attention to fibroid education. Dr. Aaron Shiloh, FSIR, Medical Director of USA Fibroid Centers, received an award for his exemplary leadership and commitment to advancing minimally invasive treatment options for women. Also honored was Ella Destiny, a tireless healthcare advocate, for her dedication to empowering women through education and support.
July 2025
Hosted by Fibroid Fighters Foundation, the 2025 star-studded “Your Health in Full Bloom” expanded its focus to empower individuals to achieve whole-body health, inspiring lives that are unrestricted by health challenges. The event featured a panel discussion with Toya Johnson-Rushing (TV Personality) and Cara Maria Sorbello (MTV’s The Challenge), alongside Cynthia Bailey, Kym Lee, and others who shared personal stories. A VIP banquet dinner was followed by a high-energy live concert showcasing top-tier performers, including R&B Icon Tweet, joined by R&B powerhouse LaTocha, of the multi-platinum R&B quartet Xscape.
June 2024
“A Night in Full Bloom” was a special evening that was a transformative experience, filled with hope, empowerment, and a shared commitment to conquering fibroids. Key sponsors included USA Fibroid Centers, Merit Medical, Emblem Health, Moor Promotions, and Antenna Satellite TV. The star-studded lineup of celebrity guests at “A Night in Full Bloom” included Cara Maria Sorbello, Malorie Bailey, Heidy Jantzen, Eugenia Buie, Shay Johnson, Coach Ella, Erica Taylor, Angela Yee, Kenya Gipson, Cynthia Bailey and Kym Lee. The program featured inspiring stories from other fibroid survivors and an opportunity to connect with other women and build a supportive community.
July 2023
50 Shades of Purple Summit – Annual Fibroid Awareness Event
We are dedicated to helping women affected by uterine fibroids. By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for improved healthcare options, and disseminating accurate information, our organization empowers women to take control of their health and find the support they need. Through these efforts, Fibroid Fighters is transforming the lives of women worldwide, shedding light on an often-neglected condition, and working towards a future where every woman’s voice is heard and valued. By supporting and attending our event, you play a key role in helping us help thousands of women in their battle with fibroids.
July 2022
Sister’s Brunch in Washington, DC
Hosted by Fibroid Fighters, “The Sisters’ Brunch” held in Washington, D.C., provided insights, education, and advocacy about fibroids. Hosted by celebrity makeup artist Kym Lee, the event included special guests Coach Ella Destiny and Ivory Twyman. Yan Katsnelson, M.D., Founder and CEO of USA Fibroid Centers, delivered the keynote address. The Washington D.C. Sister’s Brunch event was the kickoff to Fibroid Awareness Month, which is observed in July.
June 2022
2022 Fibroid Fighters’ Champion of the Year Award
Kyra Harris Bolden, who represents Michigan’s 35th District, received the Fibroid Fighters’ Champion of the Year award for her efforts in introducing Fibroid Awareness Month in Michigan. Fibroid Fighters honored State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden for her ongoing support of needed legislation to improve women’s health care outcomes for fibroid treatment.
May 2021
Instagram Live Chat Series “Talk About U” Fibroids and Fertility
The Live Instagram Chat Series gives women an opportunity to discuss concerns around uterine fibroids and their ability to get pregnant. Medical experts explain how fibroid treatments impact fertility, and what questions women should ask their health providers.
April 2021
Our Uterine Fibroid Awareness and Education Reception in Washington, D.C.
Fibroid Fighter’s Women’s Health and Wellness Uterine Fibroid Awareness Reception drew staunch support from community leaders who participated in an open forum about improving awareness, education, and treatment options for fibroid disease. Our Founder and CEO Yan Katsnelson, M.D., was the keynote speaker at the event. Upcoming receptions will be held this spring and summer in Atlanta and Miami.
March 2021
In March 2021, we endorsed the reintroduction of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research & Education Act of 2021, working with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke’s office to support increased funding and research for fibroid treatment. We also launched the “I Have the Right” campaign, featuring moving video testimonials from ambassadors advocating for women’s right to know their fibroid treatment options. Additionally, our “Break the Silence, Break the Behavior” video series sparked vital conversations with leaders like Councilwoman Christine Henderson and Coach Gessie Thompson to raise awareness and drive change in fibroid education and advocacy.
February 2021
Brand Ambassador Program
Our Ambassador Program is founded on partnerships with well-known fibroid survivors who share their stories to create meaningful engagement with women across the globe, raising awareness and urgency for education about uterine fibroids.
December 2020
“Girls Lets Chat”
Fibroid Fighters launches “Girls Let’s Chat”, an online testimonial platform, to bring women together by sharing their experiences with fibroid disease on social media and end suffering in silence.
August 2020
Uterine Fibroids Research and Education Act
Fibroid Fighters is named one of the endorsing organizations on Uterine Fibroids Research and Education Act sponsored by Senator Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.
2019
As women began telling us about their battles with fibroids, we realized that education and awareness about symptoms and treatment options was critical. Women were often told that a hysterectomy was their only treatment choice. Our organization rose to the forefront to provide better information, access to medical expertise and connection to other fibroid sufferers.
2018
Fibroid Fighters was started when its Founder Dr. Yan Katsnelson learned that over half a million hysterectomies were performed annually for benign fibroids. “I became a cardiovascular surgeon because I was fascinated with the opportunity to heal and magic of medicine,” Dr. Yan Katsnelson says. “Heart and vascular surgeries had transitioned to better and minimally invasive procedures and the same advancements were available to treat uterine fibroids. But no one was talking about it!” Fibroid Fighters began bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and focusing on strategies to address the fibroid epidemic.
Shaping the Future
We’re shaping the future with our action-charged initiatives to change the conversation around fibroids and educate women across the country about treatment options. We are forming strong networks and partnerships that include people - like you - that care about making healthcare choices, research, and education around fibroids a priority. Let’s put an end to unneeded hysterectomies.
Newsroom
Why Are Uterine Fibroids Rising Among Young Indian Women?
A growing trend shows uterine fibroids increasingly being diagnosed in Indian women in their 20s and 30s, especially in urban areas. According to The Daily Jagran, experts point to a
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown Champions Federal Push for Uterine Fibroid Research
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D‑OH) has reintroduced the U-FIGHT Act (Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act), designed to establish a federal grant program under the Department of Health
Lupita Nyong’o Joins Lawmakers on Capitol Hill to Raise Awareness for Uterine Fibroids
At a powerful event on Capitol Hill, actress and Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o stood alongside lawmakers and health advocates to shine a national spotlight on the ongoing crisis of uterine