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After being diagnosed with uterine fibroids, you may be feeling alone, confused, and scared. Millions of women are diagnosed with UF each year, making it one of the most common conditions affecting the female reproductive system. However, it can still be overwhelming to receive this news, especially if you’re experiencing pain and other symptoms that are disruptive to your daily life. Many women report feeling depressed after their fibroids diagnosis, so you may be wondering if there’s a direct connection between UF and depression. While UF does not literally cause...

For millions of women around the world living with uterine fibroids, symptoms associated with this condition, including pelvic pain, heavy menstrual flows, and abdominal bloating, significantly impacts their daily lives, including fashion choices.Pelvic pain can make tight or restrictive clothing uncomfortable, while heavy menstrual flows can create concerns about leakage and potentially visible stains. That’s not to mention that the abdominal bloating triggered by fibroids can leave women feeling self-conscious about their appearance. But it’s crucial to remember that fashion is not a luxury reserved only for those without health challenges....

Living with uterine fibroids often means managing challenging physical symptoms, like heavy periods, back and pelvic pain, and bloating. That’s not to mention the emotional and mental toll that comes along with the diagnosis, as it’s common for women who discover they have the condition to worry about the potential long-term impacts on their health and fertility.When learning more about living with UF, many women are curious about whether taking particular dietary supplements or vitamins can help relieve their symptoms, or even help stymie the progression of the condition. In...

Women living with uterine fibroids know that the condition comes with numerous challenges. From pelvic and lower back pain to frequent urination and bloating, there are several symptoms that women with the condition cite as having an impact on their lives. But painful, heavy periods are one of the most distinctive and disruptive fibroid symptoms that women mention, and it’s often the thing that brings women to the doctor before their diagnosis. But because many women experience intense periods, even those who don’t have fibroids, you may be unsure of...

With spring upon us, you’re probably looking forward to soaking in the sun and making the most of the warmer weather. Maybe you’re planning on hiking, swimming, camping, or engaging in another outdoor activity. But with heavy bleeding caused by your fibroids, you may feel like spending time outside of the house isn’t possible. A heavy period is generally defined as a menstrual flow that lasts longer than seven days, requires changing pads or tampons every hour or  two, or produces large blood clots. About 30% of women living with fibroids...

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....