Unfortunately, many Black women are more susceptible to developing uterine fibroids compared to any other ethnic group, as studies show that 70–80% of Black women will have them by their late 40s. In ...

Lupita Nyong’o is going public about her battle with uterine fibroids. On July 15, the Black Panther star took to Instagram to share her story in honor of Fibroid Awareness Month. Nyong’o revealed ...

Lupita Nyong'o joins a growing list of Black women celebrities who are taking on fibroids and sharing their struggles. Lupita Nyong’o is using her voice for something far bigger than the big ...

Fibroids have plagued our community for far too long. According to a recent study, 40% to 80% of women are most likely to develop fibroids by the time they reach 50 years old, with Black women three ...

Fibroids, noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus, are fueled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a significant role in their development, growth and ...

Nearly 80 percent of women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50, yet many remain unaware of how these benign growths can impact their overall health. While often dismissed as a minor reproductive ...

Fibroids and uterine cancer can both cause growths to form in the uterus. Certain symptoms can also overlap. A doctor can determine whether you have fibroids or uterine cancer. Fibroids are benign ...

Uterine fibroids that can cause chronic pain and disrupt pregnancy plans disproportionately affect Black women, and research that would help women and girls is underfunded, experts say. The ...