Why uterine fibroid awareness is low despite being pervasive

Season 2025 Episode 207

About the Episode

From unbearable pain to feeling no symptoms at all, women with uterine fibroids can have vastly different experiences. While these growths affect a large percentage of women, health advocates say they too often go undiscussed. Ali Rogin speaks with Sateria Venable, a patient advocate and CEO of The Fibroid Foundation, to learn more.

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