CHICAGO (WLS) -- July is National Fibroid Awareness Month, which draws attention to a common condition affecting many women of reproductive age. Experts say up to 80% of women will experience uterine ...

Moore, a biomedical engineer at the University of Maryland in College Park, lives with noncancerous tumors in the uterus called uterine fibroids. “That’s what drew me in to wanting to understand these ...

Let’s break down five of the biggest myths about uterine fibroids: ...

Uterine fibroids, though usually non-cancerous, have a profound impact on a your body. They can cause pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and weight gain in the abdomen. For many people, noticing ...

Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

Uterine fibroids are common growths that cause confusion and fear. Many women believe they are cancerous or always need ...

Although up to 80 percent of women experience uterine fibroids by age 50, my journey to finding proper care felt like a traumatic solo trip with no map, no guide, and no clear destination. Painful ...

Uterine fibroids are benign tumours that are made up of fibrous and muscle tissue in the uterus, occurring in as many as 30% of women in their reproductive years. While numerous women with fibroids ...

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