We’re committed to raising awareness and providing accurate information about fibroids, a common yet often misunderstood women’s health condition. On this page, you’ll find our collection of resources, including our fibroids booklet, practical guides, infographics, and research publications, all designed to inform, support, and empower women affected by fibroids.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Reports and Research Publications
Understanding the Needs of Women With Fibroids
We conducted a survey to understand the experience of Black women in the UK with experience of fibroids. This work explored the needs of women with fibroids and determined if women had access to enough information and support. Our findings then informed the development of our fibroids information and support programme.
You can read our report here
Publication date: 21st January 2015
Exploring the Experience of Women in St. Kitts and Nevis
This research project aimed to understand women’s experience of living with fibroids. The reason for trying to understand this experience is because it has become clear that fibroids are a common health issue affecting women in St Kitts and Nevis. It is therefore important to explore if fibroids are affecting the quality of life of women in the Federation and understand what challenges women may be facing so we can provide effective and appropriate support, advocate on behalf of women, and ensure that women receive the best medical care possible.
This project informed the development of our fibroids information, awareness and support project.
You can read the report here
This work was also published in a research journal here: A significant burden: A qualitative exploration of the experience of women living with fibroids in St. Kitts and Nevis – Abi Begho, Fanta Waterman, 2023.
Booklet and Fact Sheets
Fibroids Booklet
Our booklet provides much-needed information on all aspects of fibroids, from symptoms and risk factors to treatment and prevention. It aims to ensure that women have accurate, reliable information about fibroids. We hope this booklet will be a one-stop shop for anyone with questions or concerns about fibroids.
You can read the booklet here.
Acknowledgments: We would like to thank you Dr Nigel Hacking, Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Southampton University Hospital and Miss Rosol Hamid, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Head of Women Services at Croydon University Hospital for providing very helpful comments and suggestions.
We would also like to thank Celia Osu and Tenequa Wildy for their useful feedback and our case studies for their willingness to share their experience and raise awareness. Finally, we are grateful to The Brielle Agency for proofreading our work and to Adrinqa for their creativity in designing the booklet.
Publication date: 29th July 2015
We hope to update this booklet soon.
Fibroids and Exercise Fact Sheet
In this fact sheet, we discuss how exercise may help alleviate symptoms and provide readers with simple tips on how to get active without aggravating their current symptoms.
Download here: Fibroids and Exercise Fact Sheet
Acknowledgements: We’d like to thank Candice Bryan from Noire Wellness for contributing to this fact sheet and Way Wive Wordz Publishing, Editing and Tuition.
Updated: March 2019
We hope to update this publication soon.
Fibroids and Your Mental Health Fact Sheet
In this fact sheet, we explore how fibroids may affect your mental health and the steps you can take to address the emotions you may be feeling in order to improve your mental health
Download here
Acknowledgements: We’d like to thank Olivia Haltman from OH Counselling Services for co-authoring this fact sheet and Way Wive Wordz Publishing, Editing and Tuition for editing this document.
Updated: April 2019
We hope to update this fact sheet soon.
Coming soon:
Fibroids and Nutrition – diet plays an important role in reducing a woman’s risk of developing fibroids, and dietary changes can help with managing symptoms too. We’ll discuss what foods are helpful and what foods to avoid.
Fibroids and fertility – many women with fibroids worry about whether their fertility will be affected either by the fibroids themselves or treatment. In this fact sheet we’ll discuss this and provide options for preserving fertility
Infographics
Fibroids and COVID-19
Working with Mariana Ndrio, a second-year medical student at the UMHS in St Kitts and Nevis, we did some desk-based research to understand the possible impact of COVID-19 on women with fibroids and, based on this, provided some practical tips to help women manage during the pandemic.
You can download the infographic here
You can also read more about the development of this infographic here
Everything You Need to Know About Fibroids
This infographic, entitled ‘What You Need to Know About Fibroids’ covers what fibroids are, the different types of fibroids, risk factors, symptoms and tips for women living with fibroids.
The aim of this resource is to provide women with a simple overview of fibroids and to address the concern that women expressed to us about the lack of accurate, reliable information on this important women’s health issue.
We had the pleasure of working with newly qualified doctor, Sofia Miah, to create this resource. Sofia carried out some desk-based research in order to prepare the content and designed the infographic.
You can download part 1 of this infographic here and part 2 here
You can read more about the development of this infographic here
Managing Fibroids
This infographic explores how women can manage living with fibroids.
This resource aims to provide this information in a simple and straightforward way.
We worked with a newly qualified doctor, Anna, to create this resource. Anna carried out some desk-based research in order to prepare the content and designed the infographic.
You can download the infographic here
We are committed to making these resources free and easily accessible to all those who need them. You can help us with this commitment by making a donation, which will go towards the costs of producing our health information. You can donate here. Thank you for any help that you can provide.