Fibroid Facts & Yoni Pearl Yikes
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What's going down:
- A deep dive into fibroids: what they are, why we get them, potential risks, and who is most likely to develop them
- The diagnosis process for fibroids and what to expect if you are diagnosed
- Treatment options: non-surgical vs. surgical treatments and how to determine the best option for your body
- Why Black women and fibroid care is the perfect example of racism in healthcare
- Clitorally disgusted that Yoni Pearls exist at all - Find out why I say "no Yoni pearls in your Yoni" and watch this TikTok here.
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Resources
Obstetricians For Reproductive Justice
References
- https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/uterine-fibroids
- https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/uterine-artery-embolization
- https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2021/06/management-of-symptomatic-uterine-leiomyomas
- Sengoba KS, Ghant MS, Okeigwe I, Mendoza G, Marsh EE. Racial/Ethnic Differences in Women's Experiences with Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids: a Qualitative Assessment. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2017 Apr;4(2):178-183. doi: 10.1007/s40615-016-0216-1. Epub 2016 Apr 11. PMID: 27068661; PMCID: PMC5064808.
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