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Women With Erratic Menstrual Cycles Face Higher Mortality Rates

Ron-Ella McLendon underwent a hysterectomy after doctors insisted the operation would solve her fibroid problems. It didn’t.

Carolyn Johnson shares her experiences with uterine fibroids.

The higher risk for women with longer periods does not appear to be related to obesity.

The “Free the Pill” campaign highlights the lesser known benefits of access to over-the-counter birth control.

Women with fibroids may experience heavy bleeding, a prolonged menstrual cycle or bleeding between periods.

“There are not enough doctors paying attention to women with pain,” said famed rapper Eve about her painful fibroid history.

On average, the first vaccination dose was associated with a 0.71-day increase in cycle length and the second dose with a 0.91-day increase.

When Trina Caldwell, age 45, experienced a life-threatening episode triggered by uterine fibroids, her husband, David, sprang into action.

Numerous factors can cause temporary changes in the menstrual cycle.

Some educators believe sex ed for youngsters should also include sexual health services.

Ann Leonard recalls how she had to deal with uterine fibroids before menopause.

ER care for uterine fibroids is costly, so women might better manage their issues with regular visits to a trusted health provider.

Fibroid Fighters creator Yan Katsnelson, MD, on an effective uterine fibroid treatment he thinks more doctors should suggest to patients.

Despite heavy periods, Dearra Williams was unaware she had uterine fibroids. Then the worst pelvic pain she ever felt struck.

As Maxine Rooks and her daughter, Erica Rooks-Daughtry, learned, uterine fibroids often run in families.

As women gain weight, they may lose more blood during menstruation.