What would passage of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Research & Education Act of 2023 (H. R. 4572) actually do?

  • August 11, 2023
For two decades, advocates have tirelessly championed a cause close to the hearts of millions of women worldwide – the fight against uterine fibroids. ThisRead more

Fibroids & Fertility: Navigating Challenges, Exploring Possibilities

  • July 28, 2023
Community Member’s Story: Seeking Another Opinion I had heavy menstrual cycles for as long as I could remember, but 2021 was when it became debilitating.Read more

Fibroid Stories: On the Road to Healing

  • July 20, 2023
Alice’s Story: Searching for Answers Since the age of 11, my periods have been horrific. Intense cramping, very heavy bleeding, and tiredness. With age,Read more
Overcoming Fibroids

Overcoming Fibroids: Personal Journeys of Resilience and Hope

  • July 7, 2023
Kirsten’s Story: Triumph over Fibroids and Endometriosis I had heavy periods since high school and occasionally passed clots. Like most women, I was toldRead more

Understanding the Impact of Uterine Fibroids on Fertility and IVF Outcomes

  • June 27, 2023
Dr. Pietro Bortoletto of Boston IVF explains challenges and solutions for fibroids patients planning to undergoRead more
9 Inspiring Quotes from the First Menstrual Health Awareness Month on top of a woman holding a model of a uterus. The Fibroid Foundation's logo is displayed.

9 Inspiring Quotes from the First Menstrual Health Awareness Month

  • June 1, 2023
The inaugural Menstrual Health Awareness Month was an exhilarating time for the Fibroid Foundation and its supporters. In May 2023, Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) andRead more
The PPD Podcast

Catch the Fibroid Foundation’s PPD Podcast Interview

  • April 14, 2023
What would you like to see industry do differently in clinical research? Listen in to hear the response from SateriaRead more
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The Workplace Reset Weekly Record; Edition III

  • November 16, 2022
Nearly 33% of the US workforce will experience uterine fibroids. As we finish this year, it’s critical to redefine what a “normal” workplace looksRead more
"If men are held up as the norm, then the assumption is that you should be able to work all the time. And so there's a lot of pressure, either to have women cover and hide periods and just keep moving or to say, "No, women are special, and they need rest and protection so they can take care of their bodies and their periods." Sharra Vostral: professor and author of Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology

The Workplace Reset Weekly Record; Edition Two

  • November 9, 2022
"No, women are special, and they need rest and protection so they can take care of their bodies and their periods."Read more