34-year-old Alana knows firsthand the challenges of living with fibroids. Diagnosed in 2014, her experience with the condition spans a decade of ups and downs that she is still learning to manage and live with.

For nearly two decades, a battle raged within Misha’s body. In her early years, Misha’s symptoms, such as excruciating pain and heavy bleeding, signaled that something was abnormal. “I started having heavy periods as a teenager, and they were accompanied by massive clotting. This led to severe anemia, requiring bi-monthly iron infusions and several emergency blood transfusions,” she recalls.

A holistic health approach is about caring for the whole person, including physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs. When Charaya was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) within the last five years, she opted for this approach, finding healing primarily through lifestyle modifications like exercise and healthier eating habits.

For many women that have experienced hormone imbalance over an extended period of time, it can be difficult to know which changes are worth investigating further with the guidance of a physician. It wasn’t until a routine visit in 2023 that Tiffany's doctor discovered a dense lower abdomen and recommended an ultrasound. The results confirmed what her friends had suspected—fibroids.

At just 29, Deja has already spent more than a decade navigating life with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Diagnosed in middle school, her journey began with delayed periods and difficulty managing her weight. Read Deja's story about forging a path to better health on her own in the absence of medical guidance.

In March 2021, Mia underwent successful surgical intervention to remove uterine fibroids. But how did she arrive at an official diagnosis? By sharing her experience, Mia joins a league of women hoping for and contributing to better health outcomes for future generations of Black women.

Jazz's story is proof that seeking multiple medical opinions can be lifesaving. Now 38 years old, Jazz’s journey from fibroids to motherhood offers hope and inspiration to other Black women facing similar challenges, reminding them that with faith and perseverance, answered prayers are indeed possible.

At 31, Shay found herself navigating fibroids, a complex and often misunderstood womb-related condition. The past few years have been marked by severe symptoms, countless medical visits, and trial and error to manage her condition. Shay’s journey is a reminder that the road to healing is not always straightforward.