Fibroid-Friendly Dessert: Walnut & Dark Chocolate Banana Nice Cream
Banana Nice Cream Our Fibroid Fighters community loves easy, nutritious meals — here’s one dietitian-approved recipe we can’t wait for you to try. For women managing fibroids, this dessert is more than a sweet treat—it’s a nourishing option that may help ease symptoms while keeping dessert time guilt-free. This Banana…
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New Study Links Fibroids to…
A large population study from South Korea has found that women in their 20s and 30s with uterine fibroids face a 50% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a serious heart rhythm disorder linked to stroke and heart disease. …
Study Finds Hysterectomy May Raise…
New research suggests that hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, could come with long-term risks for women’s health. A review of data from more than two million women found that hysterectomy is linked to a five percent higher risk…
ABC News Hosts Roundtable on…
Recently on ABC News, a roundtable conversation took place featuring anchor Linsey Davis, model and actress Cynthia Bailey, and singer Tamar Braxton, who each shared their personal experiences living with uterine fibroids. The discussion also included gynecologist Dr. Soyini Hawkins,…
Researchers Explore Same-Day Discharge After…
A new study is examining whether patients undergoing myomectomy—the surgical removal of fibroids—can safely return home the same day instead of staying overnight in the hospital. Researchers found promising evidence that same-day discharge is both safe and feasible, particularly for…
Risks of Long-Term Birth Control…
Hormonal birth control is often seen as a convenient solution to many reproductive health concerns. From regulating periods to easing painful cramps, birth control is prescribed for reasons beyond pregnancy prevention. While its benefits are well known, the long-term risks…
Fighting for Fibroid Research—The U-FIGHT…
Senator Angela Alsobrooks’s message is clear: Fibroids affect up to 80% of women, yet a staggering 0.03% of federal research funding goes toward studying them. Fibroids impact 80% of women yet only 0.03% of our research dollars go to studying…