About Uterine Fibroids
About Uterine Fibroids
Rather than scour the internet for different resources on UF, you can find all the latest information in one place to help you better understand every aspect of the disease. Our posts cover a variety of topics, so you can get and stay in the know about living with fibroids.
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March 30, 2023
World Health Day: fibroid heroes around the world
Uterine fibroids affect millions of women around the world, with an estimated 20 to 70 percent of women developing the...
March 30, 2023
World Health Day: fibroid heroes around the world
Uterine fibroids affect millions of women around the world, with an estimated 20 to 70 percent of women developing the condition at some point in their lifetimes. The impact of living with fibroids crosses international and cultural barriers, but treatment options and the stigma around publicly discussing the condition varies by country. In honour of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Day, we’re profiling women from around the world who are creating a better future for women with fibroids by boosting awareness and smashing taboos around discussing the subject....
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March 19, 2023
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Uterine fibroids vs. Endometriosis: here’s how you can tell the difference
Pelvic pain and changes to your period may be signs that you have a common benign gynecological condition, such as uterine fibroids or endometriosis. With endometriosis affecting some 10% of all post-puberty girls and women worldwide, and with about two in every three women expected to develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lifetime, it’s clear that these conditions affect a huge number of women each year. But while both fibroids and endometriosis involve the female reproductive organs and share some similar traits, they aren’t exactly the same thing....
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February 28, 2023
Meet 3 women raising awareness around fibroids and women’s health
In honor of Women’s Day, we’re highlighting 3 amazing women who are raising public awareness around fibroids and other health...
February 28, 2023
Meet 3 women raising awareness around fibroids and women’s health
In honor of Women’s Day, we’re highlighting 3 amazing women who are raising public awareness around fibroids and other health issues affecting women all over the world. These ladies have all taken the brave step of going public with their uterine fibroids, and speaking openly about their physical symptoms, treatments they’ve undergone, and emotional and psychological challenges associated with the condition. By bringing uterine fibroids into the public conversation, these women are helping others living with fibroids learn about their options for managing the condition, and reducing the stigma around...
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