Fibroids Front and Center: Why Black Women Deserve Better Care
Fibroids Front and Center: Why Black Women Deserve Better Care
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Sis, let’s be real — fibroids aren’t just a medical condition. For so many of us, they’ve been a defining chapter in our health journey.
In fact, fibroids touch nearly 80% of Black women by the age of 50. And yet, we’re still told it’s “normal,” or brushed off until it becomes unbearable. Too many of us — myself, my daughter, my sister — have faced the same story: painful cycles, endless fatigue, and, for many, the road to an early hysterectomy.
✨ Why Fibroids Hit Us Harder
Earlier and more severe: Black women tend to develop fibroids younger, larger, and in greater numbers.
Dismissed symptoms: Heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating — too often labeled as “just part of womanhood.”
Lack of research: Despite how widespread this is, women’s health — especially Black women’s health — remains underfunded and understudied.
What We Need
It’s not just treatment — it’s answers. We need to know why fibroids hit us harder. We need research, early testing, and doctors who listen instead of pushing us to the surgical table as the only option.
My Reflection
Fibroids aren’t just about bodies — they’re about legacy. When generations of women in the same family carry the same struggle, it should spark a movement for change.
And here’s the truth: we don’t just need medical solutions. We need faith, community, and advocacy to carry us through. Because every woman deserves to walk in her calling without being weighed down by pain.
Deep Stir Question
If you’ve lived through fibroids, what’s one thing you wish you’d known sooner? Drop it in the comments — your story might be the voice another sister needs to hear.
📖 Want More?
I’m unpacking more natural healing insights in my book, Natural Menopause Healing. It’s about reclaiming your body, your joy, and your strength in midlife and beyond. Stay tuned, sis — healing is possible.
