26 million women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroids, which are benign tumors that develop within the uterus. Of those women, 15 million will experience severe, painful symptoms that control every aspect of their lives. If fibroids are so common, especially amongst African American women, why is there so much silence…
Read MoreNew Fibroid Research Discovers a Possible Way to Reduce Bleeding Uterine fibroids affect millions of women in the U.S. every year. While researchers and physicians continue to make strides in understanding uterine fibroids, the root cause of fibroids still remains unclear. A recent clinical trial, conducted on 700 women, investigated the efficacy of treating heavy…
Read MoreWe all know how addicting caffeine can be. The fresh, bitter smell of coffee brewing in the morning, the sparkling carbonation of soda hitting the tongue, and the sweet subtle taste of lemon iced tea sometimes just hits the spot. Stopping by your favorite cappuccino shop before work or picking out your favorite tea at…
Read MoreWhenever you go to the doctor, they ask you if you have a history of smoking, but vaping e-cigarettes aren’t really the same thing, right? Wrong. With various flavors, vaping doesn’t seem as harmful as typical tobacco products; however, this is not always the case. We’ve all seen the anti-vape and tobacco commercials warning about…
Read MoreYou’ve just had a baby and you’re frantically searching for answers about how your fibroids will change postpartum. Everyone knows the feeling of trying to find the right article that will put your worries and stress at ease. Thankfully, at the Fibroid Fighters Foundation, we’ve got your back. Whether you’re currently pregnant or have already…
Read MoreIt’s that time of the month again, your period cramps have been acting up when you’re at an important meeting at work, exercising at the gym, and going out to dinner with friends. Thankfully, as soon as you pop an Ibuprofen…or two…or three, you feel better and are able to do the things you love.…
Read MoreFibroid Fighters’ Ambassador, Erica L. Taylor interviewed Congresswoman Robin Kelly from Illinois 2nd congressional district and our Founder, Dr. Yan Katsnelson as part of the Break the Silence, Break the Behavior Video Series, which is striving to bring national awareness to the uterine fibroid epidemic and lack of treatment options. Congresswoman Kelly is one of…
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