Uterine Fibroids
Heavy, long periods and day-ruining cramps aren’t always normal.
6 Sneaky Uterine Fibroid Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
Heavy periods and cramping outside of your cycle are big signs.
By Beth Krietsch
Medically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
How to Deal With Excruciatingly Heavy Periods Caused by Uterine Fibroids
Some ways to make them less of a nightmare so you can just...get on with your life.
By Jo Maenzanise
Medically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
Why Are Black Women Disproportionately Affected by Uterine Fibroids?
Unique risk factors, pain that’s ignored, and delayed treatment are all at play.
By Adele Jackson-Gibson
Medically reviewed by Biftu Mengesha, MD, MAS
Eve Revealed She’s Pregnant With Her First Child After Having Fibroids Removed
“We finally get to tell everyone!!!!!”
By Sarah Jacoby
'RHOA' Star Kenya Moore Says Her Uterine Fibroids Led to Her 3-Hour C-Section
Why fibroids may cause pregnancy issues.
By Korin Miller
FKA Twigs Reveals She Had Fibroid Tumors Removed From Her Uterus: ‘It Was Like Being 6 Months Pregnant’
"I felt really alone," she says.
By Korin Miller
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My Uterine Fibroids Are Trying to Ruin My Life—But I Won’t Let Them
Toya Wright is determined to power through.
By Zahra Barnes
A Uterine Fibroid Made This Woman Look Like She Was Pregnant For 3 Years
Margaret Mcmahon, 48, had a watermelon-sized tumor.
By Korin Miller
Sara Bareilles Is Documenting Her Recovery From Uterine Fibroid Surgery On Instagram
The singer isn't alone—the majority of women will have uterine fibroids in their lifetime.
By Haley Goldberg
5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Uterine Fibroids
In honor of Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month, here's essential information about these non-cancerous tumors, which are actually pretty common.
By Robin Hilmantel
These Benign Tumors Could Be Causing Your Hellish Periods
As many as three in four women will get uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. Ob/gyns explain how to spot them and what you can do about them.
By Zahra Barnes
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