Fibroids affect approximately three out of four American women. Many women dismiss symptoms of fibroids (also known as myomas) including, heavy monthly periods, pain or pressure between the hip bones or back of the legs, a frequent need to urinate, constipation and 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 treated without surgery!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Got Fibroids Team Rocks the Jonquill Festival

Thousands turned out for the annual Jonquill Festival at the Village Green in Smyrna.The festival featured live musical performances, food, arts and crafts and health information. Attendees stopped by the Got Fibroids table to learn how they can be free from fibroids without surgery. Some gathered information for friends, family and co workers while others stood in stunned silence after learning about UFE, uterine fibroid embolization. They couldn't believe the procedure takes less than an hour and the patient goes home with a band aid the same day.









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