Your Health in Full Bloom 2026: A Celebration of Health,…
Fibroid Fighters Foundation brought together women’s health advocates, healthcare professionals, community leaders, entertainers and supporters for its annual Your Health in Full Bloom event on July 30, 2026, in New York City. Held during Fibroid Awareness Month, this year’s sold-out national health empowerment event offered candid conversations about women’s health,…
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Heavy Periods and Pelvic Pain:…
September is Pain Awareness Month, a reminder that while some menstrual discomfort is common, severe symptoms that disrupt your daily life should not be ignored. Many women assume that heavy bleeding, debilitating cramps, and pelvic pain are simply part of…
Can Fibroids Cause Pelvic Floor…
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…
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…