Uterine Fibroids in Women of Color

While uterine fibroids are relatively common, Black women are more likely to get them, and may experience disparities in symptoms, complications, and treatment. Get the facts.

Black Women and Fibroids: Facts, Stats, and More - Healthline

With this infographic, learn how fibroids disproportionately affect Black women in prevalence, symptom severity, and more.

Black women start to talk about uterine fibroids, a condition many get but few speak about

Uterine fibroids are rarely discussed, despite being a common condition, particularly for Black women. Experts say that by age 50, 80 percent of Black women have them, compared to 70 percent of whi...

Black Women and Fibroids: Heavy Periods and Treatment

Uterine fibroids are more common in Black women. Black women are also more likely to experience severe symptoms like heavy periods and have symptoms at an earlier age. Here’s why Black women are mo...

30 Black Women Share What It's Like to Live With Uterine Fibroids | Allure

To highlight the extremely common, but under-discussed, experience of living with uterine fibroids, Allure spoke with 30 Black women from all walks of life to discover what this journey is really l...

Black women and fibroids: Does racial trauma play a role? - Vox

More research can help steer the conversation away from the tendency to blame fibroids on Black women’s behavior and put the focus on sustainable solutions. Here’s an overview of what...

Black Women Talk Fibroids, Fertility, and Motherhood - 더 루트

For Black Maternal Healthcare Week, several Black women open up about their thoughts, feelings, and decisions about their diagnosis and pregnancy.

Facing invasive treatments for uterine fibroids, Black women advocate for better care

Black women are more likely to get the noncancerous growths, at a younger age, and have higher rates of hysterectomy. A growing movement calls for more compassionate care.

Fibroids and Black Women: Is Your Doctor Missing the Signs?

Fibroids can lead to a range of health issues, including: ; Heavy menstrual bleeding: Excessive bleeding during periods is a common symptom. ; Pain and cramping: Severe pain during menstruation or sexual intercourse can occur. ; Anemia: Chronic heavy bleeding can lead to a deficiency of iron in the blood.

Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

In another study, published in July 2022 in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, researchers examined the health records of 1,311 women who underwent surgery for uterine fibroids between 2015 and 2020 at Cedars-Sinai. They found that most patients received a minimally invasi ...