Fibroids affect approximately three out of four American women. Many women dismiss symptoms of fibroids (also known as myomas) including, heavy monthly periods, pain orpressure between the hip bones or back of the legs, a frequent need to urinate, constipationand bloating and an enlarged abdomen. Fibroid related symptoms cause women to lose an estimated 2-4 million days of productivity a year. African-American women, and those of any race with a family history, are more likely to develop fibroids than other women. It’s estimated that between 50% and 80% of African-American women will develop fibroids.Fibroids are the #1 reason for hysterectomy in this country— up to 75% of hysterectomies done are for this non-cancerous condition that can be treatedwithout surgery!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Dekalb Health Fair
Employers all over Dekalb County descended on the Sanford Porter Performing Arts Center for the Dekalb Risk Management and Finance Department Health Fair. The Got Fibroids team was on hand to educate the workers about fibroids and UFE.
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