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Uterine Fibroids: The African-American Disparity

It is estimated that around 25 million women between the ages of 15 to 50 have uterine fibroids. Of these women, at least 15 million will endure heavy symptoms and have health problems associated with fibroids. Almost a quarter of African-American women between the ages of 18 and 30 have fibroids. By the time they reach the age of 35, this number increases to 60% due to various reasons and potential risk factors that are both hereditary, environmental and sociological.

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Fibroids and Exercise

Fibroids and Exercise

Fibroid development is often linked to estrogen and progesterone levels in women’s bodies. These hormones work together to regulate our menstrual cycles. Exercise affects estrogen and progesterone levels within women’s bodies by moderating them. Regular exercise may help to prevent the growth of fibroids by reducing hormones and the fibroid activity they often trigger.

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Anemia

Fibroids and Anemia

Fibroids and Anemia Are Connected:

Heavy or excessive bleeding means a woman suffering from fibroids will also lose large quantities of iron and hemoglobin, causing a depletion of oxygen in her body, which leads to iron-deficiency anemia. People who are anemic experience fatigue, dizziness, confusion, and an overall sense of weakness.

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Fertility

Fertility and Fibroids

Women should not have to choose between fertility or treating painful fibroid symptoms. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical, outpatient procedure to shrink fibroids. This alleviates the unpleasant symptoms. UFE can treat fibroids that may be affecting fertility.

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