The Oscar winner shared details of her longtime struggle with the chronic condition in a candid Instagram post, and explained she learned of her diagnosis more than a decade ago. ”In March 2014, I won ...

Dr Kireki Omanwa, a fertility expert, says: “Fibroids are a major cause of infertility among women. Out of every 10 women that come to Frontline Medical Consultants with a fertility issue, about three ...

Lawmakers and advocates gathered on Capitol Hill to support the U-FIGHT Act, a legislative package aimed at advancing research, access to care, and early detection for uterine fibroids—a condition ...

Lupita Nyong'o is honoring Fibroid Awareness Month by sharing her personal experience with the chronic health condition.

Experts detail the symptoms of the painful condition and talk about the types of treatment patients can receive.

Lupita Nyong'o opened up about her uterine fibroids diagnosis, shedding light on her health journey and advocating for better ...

Lupita Nyong’o, the beautiful actress known for her roles in the Black Panther franchise and recently, A Quiet Place, ...

There were a few courses of treatment Williams could take, according to Dr. Shirazian: Uterine-sparing surgery, which would remove the fibroids but leave the uterus in place, would be the best ...

Dr Musana said the only sure cure for uterine fibroids is the removal of the uterus. But he’s quick to add that doctors often only remove the fibroids in young women who have reproductive desires.

Because of where my fibroids are located, there's no option to just remove them and leave my uterus intact. Fearing the side effects of early menopause, I chose a hysterectomy.

The operations were hysterectomy (uterus removal), myomectomy (removal of the fibroids from the uterus wall) or hysteroscopic resection (removal of fibroids from the uterine cavity).

A hysterectomy is a complete removal of the uterus. While it permanently prevents fibroids, consequences include permanent infertility, potential early menopause symptoms, compromised mental and ...