Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in and around the uterus that cause heavy and irregular menstrual bleeding, anemia, and pelvic pain. Fibroids are one of the most common gynecologic conditions, affecting an estimated 26 million women, ages 15 to 50, in the United States. Despite their pervasiveness, fibroids statistics are underestimated because many women go undiagnosed or may not seek medical care for their symptoms.
Understanding what uterine fibroids are, knowing what to look out for, and being equipped to talk to your medical provider about your symptoms and health concerns are all important elements in empowering women to take charge of their gynecologic health.
Urology is part of the SWHR Gynecologic Health Network, which engages the following focus areas: Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Urology, and Uterine Fibroids.
Guides & Toolkits
July is Fibroid Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for uterine fibroids and the policy changes needed to improve...
Guides & Toolkits
SWHR's toolkit is designed to empower individuals with uterine fibroids in navigating their care. It provides easy-to-understand information on gynecological...
Peer-Reviewed Articles
SWHR published a report in the Journal of Women's Health capturing themes and recommendations from an interdisciplinary Uterine Fibroids Working...
Fact Sheets
Uterine fibroids, non-malignant growths of the uterus, are one of the most common gynecological conditions nationwide and a growing and...
To bring attention to these research and care gaps and help support individuals impacted by uterine health conditions, SWHR has added uterine health to the Women’s Health Equity Initiative campaign this fall.
SWHR joined Representatives Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Robin Kelly (D-IL), along with representatives from the Fibroid Foundation and The White Dress Project, on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
This guest blog by Laura Marrone and Pratik Shukla, MD, assistant professor of radiology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School explores uterine fibroid embolization as a way to treat uterine fibroids.
Every July, individuals around the world raise awareness for uterine fibroids, which affect an estimated 26 million women of reproductive age in the United States. SWHR is dedicated to raising awareness about the effects of uterine fibroids on women’s livelihoods.
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