Breaking the Silence: Understanding Fibroids in Today's Culture

In recognition of Fibroid Awareness Month, journalist Keryn Nelson from St Lucia Times shares her personal fibroid journey and highlights a pervasive issue many women face in solitude. In dialogue with Iyanola Wombmanhood, she emphasizes the urgent need to break the silence and advocate for enhanced care. Nelson recounts her fibroid diagnosis, delivered with casual dismissal, leaving her uncertain if her doctor felt alarmed or was simply unfazed by her condition. Despite being reassured due to her fitness and lack of maternal aspirations, she worries about the silence surrounding fibroids, a concern echoed by numerous women in her life. As noted by World Metrics, fibroids are the most prevalent benign tumors affecting a significant portion of women by age 50, yet discussions remain scant. This lack of dialogue hampers awareness, leaving many unaware of their options. Collaborating with April Louis, vice president of Iyanola Wombmanhood, Nelson underscores the importance of destigmatizing women's health issues, particularly fibroids.