• Celebrity
    • Of The Essence
    • Celebrity News
    • If Not For My Girls
    • The State Of R&B
    • Time Of Essence
  • Fashion
    • 2023 Best In Black Fashion Awards
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • Red Carpet
    • Fashion News
    • Accessories
  • Beauty
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
    • 2023 Best In Black Beauty
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Hair
  • Lifestyle
    • Love
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
    • Bridal Bliss
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Money & Career
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 Wellness House
    • 2023 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2023 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
  • Studios
  • Girls United

WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET

Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters the keep the Black women at the forefront of conversation.

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
Select the newsletters you'd like to receive:
Please select at least one option.
By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Of The Essence
    • Celebrity News
    • If Not For My Girls
    • The State Of R&B
    • Time Of Essence
  • Fashion
    • 2023 Best In Black Fashion Awards
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • Red Carpet
    • Fashion News
    • Accessories
  • Beauty
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
    • 2023 Best In Black Beauty
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Hair
      • Hair News
      • Natural
      • Relaxed
      • Transitioning
      • Weave
      • 4C
  • Lifestyle
    • Love
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
    • Bridal Bliss
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Money & Career
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 Wellness House
    • 2023 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2023 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · Health and Wellness

Just Your Period Or Could It Be Fibroids?

Sponsored by Hologic
Just Your Period Or Could It Be Fibroids?
By Noel Cody · Updated July 25, 2022

Having a couple of heavy flow days when you start your period is totally
normal—but if you find yourself avoiding white jeans during your cycle, it
might be more than you’re your period.

You’ve probably heard of uterine fibroids—after all, the National Library of
Medicine says 26 million women in the U.S. have been diagnosed with
uterine fibroids. And according to a study by Michigan University, Black
women have a three-times greater risk of fibroids, with more than 25%
developing them between the ages of 21-30.

But could that be what’s causing you to bleed so heavily each month? Well,
there is more to fibroids than just that. Some women experience pain and
bloating. And you may feel pressure on your bladder, (which will have you
using the restroom more) or pressure on the rectum, causing constipation
and/or lower back pain. There are also some emotional side effects to look
for too, like anxiety and depression. When we have one of these symptoms
we, as women, tend to brush them off, but when you look at it all together,
it may be something more.

If all of this is starting to sound like your cycle, you may have uterine
fibroids. But don’t hit the panic button yet, we’ve got you. Fibroids grow in
and around your uterus. You can have a single fibroid or multiple ones, and
they can be as small as an apple seed or as big as a grapefruit, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women’s
Health.

The best thing to do if you think you may have fibroids is set up an
appointment with your doctor. They can usually feel a fibroid and diagnose
it on the spot, but they may also order an ultrasound or MRI to confirm.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution because you, and your body, are unique.
Medication, surgery and diet are all possible treatment plans to ensure you
are confident, comfortable, and in control all month long.

When looking at treatments, be sure to check out the MyoSure® procedure, it removes fibroids in about 10 minutes. It’s a minimally invasive procedure that preserves your uterus, so you still have the option to have children—and the best part is that you can return to your normal activities in just a few days. Also ask about the Acessa(R) procedure. Also minimally invasive, it focuses treatment only on the fibroid while relieving symptoms—pretty great, huh? Your doctor will explain what treatment options are available to you and the risks and benefits. 

So, if you think you may have uterine fibroids, be sure to bring it up at your
next appointment with your doctor. They could help you to start feeling
better by your next cycle

COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now