They can cause major pain, heavy bleeding and often go undiagnosed, even though up to 80% of women may suffer from uterine fibroids.
Black women are more likely to have fibroids, which is why Ball has been open about her diagnosis, tweeting about it and posting videos on social media, even as she headed into surgery at University of Chicago in May.“I’m seeing a difference each month. It’s been about two months and I would say that it’s not as heavy, it’s not as painful and I just think it’s going to get better,” Ball said.
The vibrant 24-year-old is happy to have her life back and encourages others to speak up if something feels off. “It does effect Black women the most, so it’s so important to advocate for yourself and just pay attention to your body,” Ball said. “Don't be afraid to talk about gosh, you know, 'My bleeding is really heavy. Is this normal?' Tell your physician, even your primary care physician, and they can then refer you to see a gynecologist,” Dr. Laveaux said.
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