Fibroids: Everything you need to know, from symptoms to diagnosis and beyond

Fibroids are a common health condition that may affect up to 80% of women under 50 in the UK, with Black women disproportionately impacted — a disparity that has contributed to the condition being under-recognized and under-researched.

Symptoms can be severe and life-altering, sometimes even affecting fertility. Yet many women are left feeling lost and unsupported; even after diagnosis, the pathway to treatment can feel unclear. With NHS waiting lists at record highs — and gynaecology ser...