• Who's At Risk For Uterine Fibroids? Most Women

  • May 22 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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Who's At Risk For Uterine Fibroids? Most Women

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  • Fibroids are benign uterine tumors. So why does it matter that the majority of people with a uterus will have one before they are 50 years old? Physician Rachell Bervell, founder of the Black OBGYN Project, explains that when symptoms arise, they can be quite serious — from extreme menstrual bleeding to fertility problems. Plus, why they're very likely to affect you or a loved one.

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