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African American women are two to three times more likely to get fibroids than Caucasian women. [13] [14] [75] In African American women fibroids seem to occur at a younger age, grow more quickly, and are more likely to cause symptoms. [76] This leads to higher rates of surgery for African Americans, both myomectomy, and hysterectomy. [77]
Treating uterine fibroids without hysterectomy
“Fibroids cause heavier periods because they press against the uterine lining and this causes more bleeding than would usually occur, and this bleeding doesn’t stop since the uterus won’t ...
Secondary constipation, which is due to another cause, such as chronic conditions, like Type 2 diabetes, poor dietary choices or neurological conditions that may impact intestinal motility
Constipation is the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorder in adults. Depending on the definition employed, it occurs in 2% to 20% of the population. [18] [58] It is more common in women, the elderly and children. [58] Specifically constipation with no known cause affects females more often affected than males. [59]
Estimates of the percentage of female adolescents and women of reproductive age affected are between 50% and 90%. [4] [6] It is the most common menstrual disorder. [2] Typically, it starts within a year of the first menstrual period. [1] When there is no underlying cause, often the pain improves with age or following having a child. [2]
Not only that, but Black women also have a more difficult time receiving adequate care for this condition. Here's what you need to know, including how (and when) to talk to your doctor.
Uterine fibroids are benign, non-cancerous growths in the uterus that affect most women at some point in their lives and usually does not require treatment unless they cause intolerable symptoms. [21] Stress and lifestyle factors commonly impact menstruation, which includes weight changes, dieting, changes in exercise, travel, and illness. [22]