Is It Fibroids? 5 Uncommon Symptoms Black Women Should Keep An Eye On

Noncancerous growths that stem from the uterus, fibroids are nothing new to countless women across the world. But while many women think of fibroids as something unique to the pelvic region (affecting menstruation), their effects can actually go way beyond this. Turns out, fibroids can impact the body in numerous ways.  If you’re unfamiliar with less-common effects on the body, you’re not alone. But staying uninformed can be bad for effective detection and treatment. And it’s especially important for Black women to get informed.  In fact, a lot of research shows that Black women are more susceptible to getting fibroids, more likely to get them younger, more likely to get bigger fibroids, and more likely to get more fibroids in total.  So let’s not delay! Here are five uncommon symptoms you should look out for. 1. Urinary Issues When many women think of fibroids, they often forget the issue of urinary problems. If you didn’t know, fibroids can increase in size, bulging against the bladder, and changing the frequency of urination. If you’re urinating a lot more than often, waking up multiple times every night, or finding urine ‘leaking’ at times, you’re not alone.  Fibroids may also cause your bladder...