Focus on Fibroids – HealthyWomen

We spoke with Soyini Hawkins, M.D., a doctor living who is living with fibroids herself, and patient advocate Candy Ramirez-Hale, R.N., to raise awareness, get the scoop on what it’s like to live with fibroids, and explore how disparities affect care, diagnosis and treatment. Watch these videos to see what they had to say.

Part 1: Patient’s perspective

Part 2: Choosing the best care for yourself

Part 1: Expert’s perspective

Part 2: What is a normal menstrual cycle, misconceptions and myths

Part 3: Lack of access to appropriate care and who is most affected

Part 4: Why getting a second opinion is important and other tips

This educational resource was created with support from Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.