OH Services will be launching their four-week Emotional Impact of Fibroids online course on 7th November. This course is aimed at women who have been affected by fibroids, professionals who would like to support and understand their clients better and family members and friends who would like to learn more about fibroids so they can help their loved ones.

The course will be led by Olivia Haltman who is an accredited Integrative Humanistic Counsellor and an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist.  She is also a member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), EMDR UK & Ireland and BAATN (Black and Asian Therapist Network). Ms Haltman has over 10 years experience working in the mental health sector having worked for organisations like Mind and established her organisation to support people who want to develop their lives on a personal level and reach their best potential. Of her approach to tackling mental health issues she says:

“I believe everyone is different, with unique needs and aspirations so I use an integrative approach to apply and integrate the most suitable solutions for my clients. Within my practice, I also apply (where necessary) a holistic approach to help clients enjoy the essential benefits of wellbeing and healing processes.”

The Aim of the Course

This course will empower attendees, enabling them to

• Get an understanding of how fibroids affect your emotions and life
• Create a stepping stone to start a routine to work on their self-care
• Create their own self-care plan
• Learn how to support and understand others with fibroids
• Start a self-development journey to improve their general wellbeing

It will be interactive and include: a lecture, break out exercises, Q & A, guest speakers, home work, hand-outs and a Certificate of Attendance upon attending the full 4 weeks.

Why Four Weeks? 

Usually workshops or seminars are a few hours with very important information, but once these sessions are over many people go back to their normal routine and lose motivation.  With a four week course OH Services will help you start to create a habit and assist you in dealing with what is going on in your life. This is a journey of reflection to explore how your emotions and fibroids are linked.

To give an extra boost to your journey OH Services has added a BONUS week (week 5) a few weeks after the course ends so you can check-in and monitor your progress.

We’ve Teamed Up With OH Services

We’re delighted to have formed a partnership with OH Services. We’ll be hosting a Fibroids Self-Care Webinar Series which starts on 27th October with a session on Fibroids, Diet and Hormones. The first few people who register for our webinar can claim a £5 discount on OH Services’ online course in November.

And, if you’ve already registered for the OH Services course and were one of the first 10 people to do so, you can claim a 10% discount on one of the seminars in our Fibroids Self-Care Series.

More Information

For more information you can visit OH Services Eventbrite page, visit their website or email us

Disclosure: this post contains an affiliate link. Find out more here

 

We are delighted to let you know that registration for our Fibroids Self-Care Webinar Series is now open! Our series starts on Saturday 27th October at 11am AST/4pm GMT with a session led by Le’Nise Brothers, a Registered Nutritional Therapist and the Founder of Eat Love Move.

Le’Nise will deliver a webinar on Fibroids, Diet and Hormones giving attendees the opportunity to learn about the role that hormones play in the development of fibroids and how simple changes to your diet may improve symptoms.

Discounted Early Bird Tickets Are Now Available

Early bird tickets for this webinar are now available and are just $10 (about £8) and you can book your tickets here

Early bird tickets  are available until 30th September 2018,  after this date tickets are $15 (about £11 or $40EC)

We Have A Special Giveaway Just For You

We’re pleased to let you know that the first 10 people who register for this webinar will be entered into a giveaway and one lucky person will win a copy of the book ‘Flow Fighters – How I Kicked My Fibroids and Heavy Periods to the Curb’ by Holly Bridges.

We’re also delighted to have formed a partnership with OH Services who will be launching their ‘Emotional Impact of Fibroids’ online course in November 2018.  The first 10 people to register for our webinar on 27th October 2018 can claim a £5 discount on the cost of the OH Services course.

There is more!  We’re happy to say that all registered attendees will be eligible for a 20% discount when they order hair or body products from  Almocado and will also receive a discount (to be confirmed) from Afrocenchix.

Other Webinars in this Series

Other webinars in the series will include:

Session 2: Deciding on the Best Treatment For You, Apryll Chase, Consultant Gynaecologist, 5th December 2018

Session 3: The Importance of Exercise, Relaxation and Me-Time, Candice Bryan, Founder and CEO, Noire Wellness, 23rd February 2019

Session 4: Hair and Body Care for Women With Fibroids, Rachael and Jocelyn, Founders of Afrocenchix, April 2019 (To be confirmed)

Session 5: Dealing with the Emotional Impact of Fibroids, Olivia Haltman, Founder, OH Services, June 2019

Session 6: Our Fibroids Stories – A Time to Share, August 2019

More Information 

We hope that you’ll join us on 27th October for this really interesting online event and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at events@lakehealthandwellbeing.com or using our Contact Us page

We are delighted to let you know that registration for our Fibroids Self-Care Webinar Series is now open! Our series starts on Saturday 27th October at 11am AST/4pm GMT with a session led by Le’Nise Brothers, a Registered Nutritional Therapist and the Founder of Eat Love Move.

Le’Nise will deliver a webinar on Fibroids, Diet and Hormones giving attendees the opportunity to learn about the role that hormones play in the development of fibroids and how simple changes to your diet may improve symptoms.

Discounted Early Bird Tickets Are Now Available

Early bird tickets for this webinar are now available and are just $10 (about £8) and you can book your tickets on Eventbrite 

We Have A Special Giveaway Just For You

We’re pleased to let you know that the first 10 people who register for this webinar will be entered into a giveaway and one lucky person will win a copy of the book ‘Flow Fighters – How I Kicked My Fibroids and Heavy Periods to the Curb’ by Holly Bridges.

We’re also delighted to have formed a partnership with OH Services who will be launching their ‘Emotional Impact of Fibroids’ online course in November 2018.  The first 10 people to register for our webinar on 27th October 2018 can claim a £5 discount on the cost of the OH Services course.

Other Webinars in this Series

Other webinars in the series will include:

Session 2: Deciding on the Best Treatment For You, Apryll Chase, Consultant Gynaecologist, 5th December 2018

Session 3: The Importance of Exercise, Relaxation and Me-Time, Candice Bryan, Founder and CEO, Noire Wellness, 23rd February 2019

Session 4: Hair and Body Care for Women With Fibroids, Rachael and Jocelyn, Founders of Afrocenchix, April 2019 (To be confirmed)

Session 5: Dealing with the Emotional Impact of Fibroids, Olivia Haltman, Founder, OH Services, June 2019

Session 6: Our Fibroids Stories – A Time to Share, August 2019

More Information 

We hope that you’ll join us on 27th October for this really interesting online event and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at events@lakehealthandwellbeing.com or visit our Eventbrite page

Disclosure: this post contains an affiliate link. Find out more here

 

Our July 2018  #FibroidsChat was with Jenny Rosenberg, the Executive Director of CARE About Fibroids.

CARE About Fibroids is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit whose mission is to elevate uterine fibroids as a women’s health issue and drive change. Bringing together many of the nation’s most respected women’s health advocacy and policy-focused organizations to advance solutions, CARE About Fibroids is a catalyst for increased awareness, research and education about uterine fibroids, leading to earlier diagnosis and improved treatment.

If you missed this Twitter chat you can read through the highlights of our conversation below and if you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments section at the bottom of this page or send us an email, we’d love to hear from you. Additionally, you can read the highlights of our previous #FibroidsChats here

Now, drum roll please…🙂. It’s my pleasure to introduce our guest Jenny Rosenberg, @CAREAbtFibroids

Welcome Jenny and thank you so much for taking part in this Twitter chat, it’s a pleasure to have you. Please can you tell our audience a bit about yourself #FibroidsChat (3/3)

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

You’re welcome! Our organization has been very much looking forward to this #FibroidsChat. We find these chats to be incredibly informative and engaging.

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Ok, we have a few people that have joined us. Hello all!

We’ll go ahead and get started with our first question: Jenny, what motivated you to move into your current role at CARE About Fibroids @CAREAbtFibroids #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

I have always been passionate about women’s health and women’s health care. (1/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Serving as Executive Director of CARE About Fibroids is an opportunity to help women in the U.S. – a majority of whom suffer from uterine fibroids but know very little about the condition and their treatment options. (2/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

This seems to be a global issue as we have found that in many countries despite how common fibroids are, there isn’t an awareness of what them and treatment options. #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

You’re absolutely right. That’s why organizations such as yours are so important to help educate and promote more awareness.

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

I totally agree it is global and therefore this chat is so important and connect globally will help raise the bring awareness.

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) July 25, 2018

Based on your experience so far, what have been most important lessons you have learnt about fibroids and their impact on women? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

I’d say the one of the most important lessons we’ve learned is that fibroids carry a significant emotional and economic toll in addition to the obvious physical symptoms. Too many women with severe symptoms often feel helpless and worry about potential health complications. (1/2)

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

This. This right here, emotionally and mentally it is draining.

— Olliviette (@olliviette) July 25, 2018

Definitely true. As a society, we need to be pushing for more patient-centric care when it comes to fibroid treatment. #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Many other women who suffer delay their diagnosis and are resigned to tough it out. We need to do a better job of promoting more information awareness about treatment options and pushing back against stigma that might deter women from seeking treatment. (2/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Absolutely. We need to inform women with accurate information and empower them to talk to their health care professionals about treatment. And you’re not alone if you’re asking, “What Are Fibroids?” We have answers: https://t.co/lPknefmtWH #FibroidsChat https://t.co/oD5F09ETsp

— HealthyWomen.org (@HealthyWomen) July 25, 2018

Agreed! Informing women about #fibroids and all of their treatment options is so important. We hope you’ll also include uterine fibroid embolization (#UFE) on your treatment list. Here’s more about this minimally invasive option! #FibroidsChat https://t.co/9Tdo5JSv7E

— SocInterventionalRad (@SIRspecialists) July 25, 2018

Yes and tough it out is the key word as then woman stop speaking about it and just go on struggling alone thinking its normal or okay. They are not alone and they should know there is help and support.

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) July 25, 2018

Absolutely agree! Women need to know they’re not alone–AND health care professionals cannot brush off their pain or experiences. #FibroidsChat

— HealthyWomen.org (@HealthyWomen) July 25, 2018

We’ll move on to our next question for Jenny: Can you tell us about the work that @CAREAbtFibroids does? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Right now, we are working to mobilize a broad spectrum of women’s health advocates to build greater awareness of uterine fibroids. This work includes the establishment of our steering committee, which you can read more about here: https://t.co/UFc3VmxyHF (1/3)

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Are you members mostly America-based organisations? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Yes, given that we’re a relatively new organization, we are focusing on building our membership domestically.

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

We are also working to establish a broad-based membership of stakeholder organizations that can help us advance increased awareness, research and education about uterine fibroids. You can read more about some of these stakeholder organizations here: https://t.co/XdQdZYMYGa (2/3)

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Additionally, we are working to build our patient network. We just launched a call for first-hand stories from patients who have experienced symptomatic uterine fibroids. https://t.co/tsmT6QiK2a (3/3)

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Great to hear of all that you’re doing. This is really interesting.

I think one area that you’re exploring is research into fibroids. Research is such a key area and we wanted to get your thoughts on what the priorities should be for research into fibroids? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

First and foremost there needs to be an increased investment in overall research. We need to have an abundance of information into new treatments and mechanisms for earlier diagnosis. (1/4) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

We are currently developing a white paper on uterine fibroids that seeks to answer some of the common questions about the disease (2/4) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

These questions include: When is the right time to see the doctor? How does a patient choose if, when, and how to treat symptomatic fibroids? How do women and their families deal with the physical and emotional toll of fibroids? (3/4)

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

We believe that by asking and answering questions such as these, we can do better for women and their families by raising more awareness of this condition. (4/4) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Yeah I personally find it frustrating that the cause of #fibroids is not known and why it affects black women so…where that research 😑📝🔬

— Olliviette (@olliviette) July 25, 2018

Yes, there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to #fibroids and the need to push for more research. Fibroids are more common in black women and it’s thought to be due to a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Them peas and rice days coming to haunt me. Lawd. #fibroidschat #fixit #imanewcreation

— Olliviette (@olliviette) July 25, 2018

Lol but the good thing is that you are changing it now. We did not know then what we know now so improvement is coming #fibroidchat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) July 25, 2018

Thanks @OHServices2018 nearly missed the #Fibroidschat @CAREAbtFibroids @lakehealthwell @olliviette It’s great to see more #fibroid orgs Internationally

— Fibroid Network UK (@fibroidsupport) July 25, 2018

From your experience, so far, what are the biggest challenges that women, in the US, with fibroids face? #fibroidschat @CAREAbtFibroids

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Despite their prevalence, there is a considerable amount of misinformation about fibroid symptoms and treatments. This prompts women to forgo or delay treatment, causing more long-term suffering and increased treatment cost. We’ve got to push back against this (1/2) #fibroidschat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

and ensure that women who suffer have an abundance of information about symptoms, treatment options, etc. (2/2)

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

.@CAREAbtFibroids What do you think needs to be done to address these challenges (by doctors, the Government, charities etc)? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

It’s important for us to break down barriers to access for women’s health care, and promote legitimate information about symptoms, causes, and treatment options for uterine fibroids. (1/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Our governments, physicians, groups like ours, etc. must emphasize that there is no one-size-fits all treatment. We must work to promote patient-centric treatments that work best for the individual patient. (2/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

.@CAREAbtFibroids What has been the most surprising thing you have learnt since working on fibroids? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

How many women have suffered from uterine fibroids and that if an organization like CARE About Fibroids had existed years ago many women would not be in the dark about this condition. #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Y’all keep working so it can get better. That was the past, only thing to do is help illuminate women and fam in the future. 👊🏾

— Olliviette (@olliviette) July 25, 2018

@CAREAbtFibroids To date, what has been your proudest moment with regards to CARE About Fibroids’ achievements? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

I would say hearing from so many women who have experienced symptomatic fibroids that there is a need for our organization and that by raising awareness of uterine fibroids (1/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

and educating about the condition plus the options women have for treatment we are going to make a difference in the lives of women and their loved ones for the better. (2/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Wow, time is really flying! We’re coming towards the end of our #fibroidschat. If you have any questions for Jenny Rosenberg, the Executive Director of @CAREAbtFibroids, please do tweet them to us.

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Just keep up the work Jenny #fibroidschat

— Olliviette (@olliviette) July 25, 2018

.@CAREAbtFibroids What tips/advice would you give to women living with fibroids? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

I would say three things. 1 – Know that you aren’t alone 2 – Don’t delay your visit to the doctor or OBGYN and 3 – Choose the treatment that works best for your individual needs. #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Our final question before we start wrapping up: Jenny, is there anything that you would like to see happen globally to improve the situation for women? Any global approaches that you think could be useful? @CAREAbtFibroids #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

First and foremost we need more awareness about symptoms and treatment of uterine fibroids in order to push back the stigma that associates periods with embarrassment and disgust. (1/2) #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

We also need well-funded research into treatment options so that we can continue to develop more options for women with fibroids. (2/2)

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Again, there is no one-size fits all treatment to symptomatic fibroids. But the more treatment options we have and the more women and their providers know about them, the more we can begin to address the individual needs of women who suffer. #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

If anyone would like to find out more about @CAREAbtFIbroids, contact your organisation or get involved in your work, how can they do this? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Please visit our website https://t.co/yO9sMD5u49. We have curated a lot of information that we hope can serve as a useful tool for women seeking to learn more about fibroids. You can also contact us here: https://t.co/C6RAeRVGIW

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Great, thank you for sharing. We’ll make sure we point people in your direction. Thank you so much for joining us today, it has been really informative. We wish you every success with all the work that you’re doing and look forward to seeing your white paper #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Thank you so much! We are honored to have been your guest this month. Looking forward to speaking with you again soon! #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) July 25, 2018

Thank u everyone for joining our #FibroidsChat today. We’ll be taking a break for the #summer and hope to back with another #FibroidsChat in September. We hope you found this chat useful and if you have any further questions, please do email us an info@lakehealthandwellebing.com

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Many thanks for this #FibroidsChat @lakehealthwell A pleasure as always. Have a Great Summer #July #FibroidsAwarenessMonth

— Fibroid Network UK (@fibroidsupport) July 25, 2018

For those of you who joined our #fibroidschat today and are looking for more support, @OHServices2018 are launching their 4-week online course on the emotional impact of fibroids. You can find out more here: https://t.co/Xcyq5ilDRK@olliviette, @The1980rules, @NoToFibroids

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) July 25, 2018

Sorry missed the chat during the course of work…thank you for helping raise Awareness about #fibroids and being an #advocate .#FibroidsChat #FibroidAwarenessMonth

— Keith Pereira MD, #Vascular_Irad (@keithppereira) July 25, 2018

Are you interested in this topic? Then please do sign up to our fibroids mailing list here

We’re delighted to announce that our July Fibroids Twitter Chat will be with Jenny Rosenberg on 25th July 2018 at 2pm EST (that’s 7pm GMT, or 2pm AST).

Jenny Rosenberg is the Executive Director of CARE About Fibroids and is an internationally recognized leader in health care policy and strategic communications. Mrs. Rosenberg served for more than a decade in senior-level policy and communications positions in the Obama Administration and Congress.

Previously, Mrs. Rosenberg was Director of Communications to former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin and former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh. ​Her broad experience as a regulator, policymaker and communications expert brings a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to enhancing public awareness over critical public health issues.

CARE About Fibroids is a Washington, DC-based non-profit whose mission is to elevate uterine fibroids as a women’s health issue and drive change. Bringing together many of the nation’s most respected women’s health advocacy and policy-focused organizations to advance solutions, CARE About Fibroids is a catalyst for increased awareness, research and education about uterine fibroids, leading to earlier diagnosis and improved treatment.

Join our #FibroidsChat to find out more about the great work that CARE About Fibrioids is conducting. To take part in the conversation find us on Twitter on 25th July at  2pm (US EST and 7pmGMT ) and use the hashtag #FibroidsChat.

You can find out more about CARE About Fibroids here: www.careaboutfibroids.org and you can follow CARE About Fibroids on social media:

Twitter: @CAREAbtFibroids

Facebook: @CareAboutFibroids

Are you interested in this topic? Then please do sign up to our fibroids mailing list here

Back in December 2017 the European Medicines Agency announced that it had started an in-depth review on Esmya (ulipristal acetate), a drug widely used to treat fibroids. This in-depth review was conducted following four reports of serious injury with three of these patients having to have a liver transplant. After receiving these reports an initial assessment of these cases was carried out and it was determined that Esmya was indeed the cause of the liver damage, therefore the EMA started a more comprehensive review.

The EMA has now concluded its review on Esmya and in June 2018 published new measures to minimise the risk of rare but serious liver injury that could be caused by Esmya. They recommended that the use of Esmya be restricted and that more research be conducted to gain a better understanding of how Esmya effects the liver and whether the measures they have introduced will, in fact, be effective at minimising the risk of liver damage.

EMA’s Safety Measures for Esmya

The specific measures that the EMA has introduced are:

• Esmya should not be prescribed to patients who have liver problems
• A liver test should be performed before a patient starts taking Esmya and if the test is abnormal the drug should not be prescribed
• Patients should have liver tests during and after treatment
• If no liver problems are detected, a single course of Esmya can be used in women who are about to have surgery for their fibroids; Esmya can be used for more than one course only in women who cannot have surgery
• A card should be included in the package for Esmya with information on the risk of liver damage and the need for liver monitoring
• Patients should stop treatment and contact their doctor immediately if they develop symptoms of liver injury, which include tiredness, yellowing of the skin, darkening of the urine, nausea and vomiting
• Patients with questions or concerns about their treatment should speak to their doctor or pharmacist.

More Information

For more information about the EMA’s review, please visit their website here or download their information sheet below.

Keep up-to-date on fibroids news as well as our upcoming fibroids webinar series by signing up to our fibroids newsletter here

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Wednesday 11th July, 2018

Today we provide an update on two upcoming events – our Chronic Disease Self-Management Course and our Fibroids Self-Care Webinar Series. We also talk briefly about changes to our podcast schedule.

On 21st June we were delighted to host a  Fibroids Twitter Chat featuring Angèle  Mbarga.

Angèle  Mbarga is the Founder of Fibrome Info France which she established in 2011 to provide a place of healing dedicated to women suffering from fibroids. Angèle’s personal experience with fibroids motivated her to start Fibrome Info France to fill the gaps in support that she noticed when she was first diagnosed.

If you missed this Twitter chat you can read through the highlights of our conversation below and if you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments section at the bottom of this page or send us an email, we’d love to hear from you.

Hello Twitter family, it’s our pleasure to welcome you to another one of our #fibroids #TwitterChats.

Today, we’re absolutely delighted to have as a guest Angèle Mbarga, the founder of @FibromeInfoFr (1/3) #FibroidsChat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Hi everybody, i’m Angèle Mbarga, founder and CEO of Fibrome Info France, an organization in charge of women suffering from uterine fibroids in France. 1/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Fibrome Info France has a three-fold missions namely: to inform and alert women about uterine fibroids, to assist those who have already developed fibroids, and the last one but not the least, the enhancement of fibroids’ cares in France. 2/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

I’m delighted to share my experience with all of you, and I want to thank Abi, the founder of Lake Health & Wellbeing, for the wonderful idea she had to invite me to this fibroids chat. 3/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Q1: Angele, you have an incredible bio, so let’s start at the beginning; you have had personal experience with #fibroids. Can you tell us a bit about your experience? @FibromeInfoFr #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

My fibroids were diagnosed in February 2008 further to pelvic unbearable and sharp pains. The pelvic ultrasound realized in emergency by doctors unveiled that my pains are due to a necrobiosis caused by my fibroids. And that’s how it all started! 1/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Necrobiosis is nothing more than the infarction of fibroids. It is the severe form of complication of fibroids which may require emergency surgery, especially when the necrobiosis is over supplied with blood. 2/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

We’re so sorry to hear of the experience that you had with #fibroids and hope that you recovered well and are ok now. It must have been significant challenge. #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Q2. What was the most challenging aspect of having fibroids? #FibroidsChat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Yes it was a big challenge! The first time the doctor told me I have fibroids, I was dumbfounded! My gynecologist of that time never alerted me about fibroids. I barely knew what they were as I had some relatives who had surgery because of fibroids. 1/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

My ordeal lasted almost 2 years during which untimely bleedings and haemorrhages were my daily reality. Their impacts on my day-to-day life especially on my social life and my relationship were disastrous. This latter were going downhill fast. 2/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

I was operated by laparotomy in January 2010, after several months of medical wandering. Now i’m doing well. 3/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Q3: What would you say that you have learnt from your experience? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Further to my experience I am now certain that women have to act for their own health in order not to just undergo medical decisions that are proposed to us, but also to change the care of uterine fibroids. 1/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Just like all women fights, such as the right to contraception or the right to abortion, women with fibroids must go down in the arena to move the lines. We must be carriers of changes if we want doctors rethink of the care of fibroids. 2/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Q4: You founded Fibrome Info France in 2011, can you tell us what motivated you start your organisation? @FibromeInfoFr #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

I created Fibrome Info France to avoid to women suffering from fibroids to experience what I been through. I remember that after hearing the doctor diagnostic my first action was to rush on internet looking for an organization dedicated to fibroid. 1/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

I wanted to talk to women suffering from fibroids. I needed to talk about it, to be listened. My researches were vain. There was no such as organization in France that could help me. 2/3 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Our organization receive very often women who have been told by their general practitioner or their gynecologist that having fibroids is not a big deal! #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

This is very true. So far I have found that medics tend to take a blasè approach to #fibroid care as they are non-cancerous. So I think as women we need to do more to highlight the struggles faced and advocate for further advancement of care #FibroidsChat

— JourneyToBeatFibroidsNaturally (@NoToFibroids) June 21, 2018

Yes, we hear this a lot in the UK and #Caribbean. Fibroids seem to be trivialised a lot!, which is not helpful to women who are going through a challenging time. #FibroidsChat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Q6: Can you tell us about the services Fibrome Info France provides to women who have been affected by fibroids? #FibroidsChat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Fibrome Info France works to improve the care of uterine fibroids and to change people opinion about fibroids in France. Before the creation of the organization, women suffering from fibroids were left on their own. #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Our organization filled the gape in terms of information for women about this disease, through awareness campaigns and the edition of information leaflets made available to women in hospitals and waiting rooms of gynecologists. #FibroidsChat pic.twitter.com/XfbgJEXVkF

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Fibrome Info France offers women a personalized support. We act through individual interviews, support groups and any other means that can help to reacting out a maximum women. 1/4 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Uterus being the neuralgic organ of women, we need to consider its symbolism meaning when talking about care and healing of disease related to this organ. 2/4
#FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Fibrome Info France has created a specific support group for women experiencing troubles in having a child or women who have had miscarriages. We consider that their cases are so sensitive that they need specific support. 4/4 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

This is such a useful service to offer, as there is a lack of support for women in this situation #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Yes! Some of those women need to mourn their missing babies and sometimes to definitively give up on their desire of motherhood. I personally work with those members on the matter of self-esteem and self-confidence, so that they don’t feel responsible/guilty of their situation

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Even though vital prognosis of women with fibroids is rarely life threatening, the fact remains that many affected women are devastated. There are significant impacts of uterine fibroid on couples, social and professional life.

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Q7. We can see you have several achievements such as releasing an awareness video and supportive guide. Can you tell us more about these? @FibromeInfoFr #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Our first awareness video and launched in June 2012 on social media the first campaign on uterine fibroid. We developed and published in January 2013 our first information leaflet, for the purposes of our second awareness campaign. 1/2 #FibroidsChat pic.twitter.com/y7GpfT24Es

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

In January 2015, with the support of the Ministry of Women’s Rights, we worked in partnership with specialized doctors to develop an information and support guide for patients. Made up of a dozen practical sheets, this guide can be used as a roadmap for women. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/D3CCNJBf6f

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

It’s good that you were able to partner with the Ministry of Women’s Rights on this project as well as doctors, nice that you all come together on this.

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Yes it important for to partner with doctors & hospitals. In Paris area and in various other regions: in June 2015, multi-disciplinary consultations dedicated to the diagnosis and management of fibroids, were open to reduce the medical wandering of women. #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Q7 and Q8 Time is against us, so I will ask two questions at once 🙂

We’ve talked quite a bit about the challenges, are there any other challenges that women in #France face and what do you think the Government should do to address these? #Fibroidschat @FibromeInfoFr

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

The trivialization of uterine fibroids and the denial of the pains of women suffering from fibroids are undoubtedly the most common challenges to be faced. 1/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Another one is the systematization of surgical treatments and the propensity to offer hysterectomy as the only therapeutic solution: uterine fibroids are the leading cause of uterine ablation in France: more than 75,000 surgeries are performed each year. 2/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

One of the major changes in the management of uterine fibroids would be, the implementation of awareness-raising and primary prevention. 1/2 #fIBROIDScHAT

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Particularly through national information campaigns which would allow women to be informed as soon as possible about symptoms & complications of uterine fibroids, especially in terms of fertility. 2/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Our last question is about your anniversary! a.The 30th June is Fibrome Info France’s 7-year anniversary – congratulations! How will you be celebrating this great milestone? @FibromeInfoFr #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Several highlights are planned to mark this event; in particular an open day under the sign of the sharing of experiences. The celebration of the future mothers group is one of the highlights of the festivities. 1/2 #FibroidsChat pic.twitter.com/rAlGUDIkhy

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Several members of this group will testify to break the law of silence and the taboos around fibroids. And of course the highlight of this event will be the toast that will be proposed to the health of women who suffer from fibroids. 2/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Congratulations and we wish you all the best with this event. What has been the proudest moment of your first 7 years and what are you major plans for the next 7 years? #FibroidsChat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

It’s a very difficult question as I am proud of all the achievements of the organization. I am very proud of the first info leaflet published in 2012 and shared in the hospitals. I am equally proud of the guide of information and support published in January 2015. #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Uterine fibroid affects 30% to 60% of the women of childbearing age, including 60% of Afro-Caribbean native. There is an urgent need to open an antenna of Fibrome Info France in Martinique or in Guadeloupe. 2/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Next year, we plan to carry out a caravan for raising awareness, in order to meet women living in several regions of France. Besides big cities, West French Indies will also be part of our caravan. 1/2 #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Thank you so much Angele for joining us for today’s #FibroidsChat. It has been really great learning more about you and all the great work you’ve been doing over the past 7 years. (1/3) #fibroidschat @FibromeInfoFr

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

We wish you continued success with your organisation and are impressed by all the work you have conducted and the difference you have made in women’s lives. (2/3) #fbroidschat @FibromeInfoFr

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Thank you to you Abi, its was a pleasure for me! #FibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Thank you so much. We need a significatice change of management of fibroids. It’s important to women to know that the evolution and complications of fibroids vary from a woman to another, depending on the location, size and number. 1/2 #FIBROIDSCHAT

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

If women would like to find out more about Fibrome Info France where can they get more information (3/3) #fibroidschat @FibromeInfoFr

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

If you need further information, I kindly invite you to visit our web: https://t.co/pYydcFttV1 Or our facebook page https://t.co/xXVJ1dHl08
#fibroidsChat

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this #FibroidsChat. We hope you found it useful and it gave you some insight into the work of @FibromeInfoFr and the situation in #France.

Find out more about Fibrome Infor France on their website: https://t.co/XCMre5oVdk #FibroidsCHa

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

Or you can visit their Facebook page here: https://t.co/2FOuGZc1w6 #FibroidsChat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

We’ll see you all in July for another #FibroidsChat. We’ll be chatting to @CAREAbtFibroids on 25th July. More details to follow.

Have a good afternoon/evening!

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

I’d like to share with all of you our awareness video pic.twitter.com/jCRtWPz7dh

— Fibrome Info France (@FibromeInfoFr) June 21, 2018

Thank you to all who joined us earlier today during our #FibroidsChat. If you missed any of our previous chats you can read through the highlights of all of them here- https://t.co/N0nHIerZz3

Our past guests included @eatlovemove, @KandiceBryan, @selfcareandfood, @OHServices2018 pic.twitter.com/k2d6PAZgKa

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 21, 2018

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Our July Fibroids Twitter Chat will be with Jenny Rosenberg on 25th July 2018 at 2pm EST (that’s 7pm GMT, or 2pm AST).

Jenny Rosenberg is the Executive Director of CARE About Fibroids and is an internationally recognized leader in health care policy and strategic communications. Mrs. Rosenberg served for more than a decade in senior-level policy and communications positions in the Obama Administration and Congress.

Previously, Mrs. Rosenberg was Director of Communications to former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin and former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh. ​Her broad experience as a regulator, policymaker and communications expert brings a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to enhancing public awareness over critical public health issues.

CARE About Fibroids is a Washington, DC-based non-profit whose mission is to elevate uterine fibroids as a women’s health issue and drive change. Bringing together many of the nation’s most respected women’s health advocacy and policy-focused organizations to advance solutions, CARE About Fibroids is a catalyst for increased awareness, research and education about uterine fibroids, leading to earlier diagnosis and improved treatment.

Join our #FibroidsChat to find out more about the great work that CARE About Fibrioids is conducting. To take part in the conversation find us on Twitter on 25th July at  2pm (US EST and 7pmGMT ) and use the hashtag #FibroidsChat.

You can find out more about CARE About Fibroids here: www.careaboutfibroids.org and you can follow CARE About Fibroids on social media:

Twitter: @CAREAbtFibroids

Facebook: @CareAboutFibroids

On 30th May, we held a Fibroids Twitter Chat featuring Olivia Haltman, the founder of OH Services. We had a very interesting and insightful discussion about the emotional impact of fibroids.

If you missed this conversation you can read through the highlights below and if you have any questions, please do leave them in the comments section at the bottom of this page or send us an email

Hello everyone, it’s our pleasure to welcome you to another one of our #fibroids #TwitterChats. #FibroidsChat (1/4)

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Today we’ll be chatting to counsellor, Olivia Haltman of @OHServies2018 about the emotional impact of #fibroids. #FibroidsChat (2/4)

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Now, it’s my pleasure to introduce our guest Olivia Haltman, @ohservices2018

Welcome Olivia and thank you for taking part in this Twitter chat, please can you tell us a bit about who you are and what you do. #FibroidsChat (4/4)

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

As you all know by now I am Olivia and I am a Counsellor, Workshop Facilitator and an EMDR Therapist
I set up OH Services in 2010 and started my private practice where I provide one to one therapy sessions, workshops and seminars. #FibroidsChat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

.@OHServices2018, let’s start with our first question.

When it comes to fibroids, the emotional impact doesn’t seem to be widely discussed or even addressed. Why do you think that is? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Do you think this is because they have had certain feelings for so long that they now think this is normal? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Yes definitely that is one of the reasons. Woman feel a lot of emotions but at times it becomes part of life so you do not question this as much and just get on with life so to say unfortunately. It’s like it is second nature. #FibroidsChat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Emotions are something that people in general and especially woman won’t focus on as much linked to Fibroids as it won’t be the first or second thing you would think about.#FibroidsChat (1/2)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Some woman go through menopause symptoms or premenstrual emotions and linking Fibroid to their emotions might be the last thing.
Also, people can relate to physical problems better.#FibroidsChat (3/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

I guess based on what you have said, there may be just a lack of awareness that a woman’s emotions may be affected by her experience with fibroids #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Yes and even some professionals miss that point to look at the emotions #FibroidsChat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Related to this when, we’ve discussed this in the past you’ve mentioned that women with fibroids when asked about their emotional health, they haven’t been able to explain any effects. Why do you think this is? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Yes, that is true. When I was asked to do the seminar, I went to do my research and was amazed as in shocked how little information was available about the emotions that are linked to Fibroids and I decided to ask some of my friends. #FibroidsChat (1/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

I first realized how many women I knew had it and second most of them couldn’t really tell me how they felt it affected them emotionally. #FibroidsChat (2/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

I think there are different reasons why this is, they have feelings like this for a long time or some think it might be normal but also not everyone is used to scan their emotions and look where they come from. #FibroidsChat (3/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Some of the emotions are similar maybe menopausal or ptsd or premenstrual feelings and it might not be noticeable that it’s the actual Fibroids. #FibroidsChat (4/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

That’s really interesting, so what could be the impact of not identifying and dealing with the emotional impact of #fibroids? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Cause nobody cares. It’s just another condition to ignore. And cause men ain’t bleeding half to death from it.

— On My Balls, Suck (@MavenMars) May 30, 2018

Sadly, it can feel that nobody cares, we hope that this will change with all of us raising awareness #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Raising awareness is the start so people start to understand and support but also to let woman feel comfortable to speak about something sensitive like this. #FibroidsChat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Yes! That is so important, creating a comfortable environment for discussion is key #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

That’s really interesting, so what could be the impact of not identifying and dealing with the emotional impact of #fibroids? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

If someone does not deal with emotional pain then on the long term it can affect your general mental wellbeing. #FibroidsChat (1/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

For example, not eating properly can lead to sickness, weight loss, not getting enough nutrition. If the symptoms are severe you can go into a depression, might be able to relate to the world anymore, but that would be when the symptoms go on for a long time #FibroidsChat (2/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

It could also affect your household, work and friend relationships because of your mood swings or bad temper or not being able to focus on work. #FibroidsChat (3/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

.@OHServices2018 Can you break down how fibroids could affect a women’s mental health and emotions? I like how you categorise it into before and after diagnosis. Let’s start with before their diagnosis #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Yes it can be helpful to know how the emotions are varied at different stages during your journey. #FibroidsChat (1/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Before the diagnosis you might have a fear of the unknown as you can feel something is wrong but you are not clear what it is. The concern can turn into paranoia or feeling unsettled. #FibroidsChat (2/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

You might feel fear for the results and with that can come the lost of control. These can bring up anxiety or even panic attacks.
Dealing with the constant pain can lead to being irritable or snappy to people around you. #FibroidsChat (3/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

A sensitive one is the vaginal examination. This can be very uncomfortable and especially for some who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. The examination can bring flashbacks or even physical reactions. #FibroidsChat (4/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

@OHServices2018, before we come on to solutions. What emotions may women experience after they receive a diagnosis of #fibroids? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

After the diagnosis there could be a fear of the Fibroids growing back and again you can feel unsettled and being able to deal with this could mean the fear leading into other parts in your life. #FibroidsChat (1/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

After the diagnosis there could be a fear of the Fibroids growing back and again you can feel unsettled and being able to deal with this could mean the fear leading into other parts in your life. #FibroidsChat (1/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

For example: you might now unconsciously be unsettled at work as well because of the lost of your general confidence. #FibroidsChat (2/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

It might also be a challenge to know which treatment to use. There is so much information about how to treat Fibroids and it can difficult to decide what is best for you with receiving to much information. #FibroidsChat (3/3)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Thank you Olivia for taking us through the emotions that women make experience before and after a diagnosis of #fibroids. It’s important to raise awareness of these issue so that women can get the support they need.

Now, the most important part – solutions #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

What are the solutions? What can women do to address this and improve their mental health? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Yes solutions that is always the nice part . As we heard previously on one of your chats already looking into your diet is very helpful. Food affects our mood so definitely monitor which foods affects your mood. #FibroidsChat (1/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Educating yourself about the condition helps so you know what your options are and you are aware what it exactly is what you are going through. #FibroidsChat (2/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Positive thinking techniques can help to deal with negative thinking, fears and concerns. Speaking to people you trust or a professional can help you to get off your chest. #FibroidsChat (3/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Some people find it easier to speak to a professional as this is confidential and it is someone that you do not know but for some the opposite is true. Find out what works for you.
Find some grounding techniques that work for you. #FibroidsChat (4/4)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

There are more before and after that I couldn’t mention because of time but it gives an idea to start with. #FibroidsChat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

.@OHServices2018, you are a counsellor and I know some of the issues we’ve touched on today may have been quite sensitive so if anyone would like to reach out to you to discuss this further, how can they reach you? #fibroidschat

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

This is just the start of a conversation and soo much that can be discussed so if anyone would like to contact me please follow me of course but you can always email me on ohservices@counsellor.com or call 00 44 7577 565 218 #FibroidsChat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

Also, you’ll be organising an online course on the emotional impact of #fibroids, can you tell us a bit more about this and how women can register for this? And then we will wrap up the chat #fibroidschat @OHServices2018

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

Thanks for mentioning that. I will be launching my live workshop and it will be a course over a few weeks to really discuss, explore and learn about this and looking at solutions in much more details as what we discussed today. #FibroidsChat (1/2)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

it will entail little bit of home work and it could really be a period to understand your emotions more. The course is also helpful for professionals that would like to support their clients better or family and friends who would like to support someone. #FibroidsChat (2/2)

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

I hope that people will be interested but I keep everyone up to date as the course will be quit helpful as it is not a one off workshop. As it will be weekly hopefully that will help to stay focus on working our moving forward in a positive way. #FibroidsChat

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) May 30, 2018

This is a very important conversation. Not many understand the heavy toll fibroids place on a woman’s emotional well-being. We need to ensure that women have the tools they need to address all facets of a fibroid diagnosis. #FibroidsChat

— CAREAboutFibroids (@CAREAbtFibroids) May 30, 2018

Hi @OHServices2018 and @lakehealthwell Great Chat on having #Fibroids and how it can affect your emotions #FibroidsChat #FibroidChat

— Fibroid Network UK (@fibroidsupport) May 30, 2018

Well…. that’s it for today’s #FibroidsChat. Thank u all for joining us. I think we can all agree that Olivia provided some really useful information today

To find out more about the great work that Olivia is doing around mental health, visit her website https://t.co/w7oaShO067

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) May 30, 2018

There is very poor support for women with fibroids emotionally and it is seen as something woman should just live with. The pain, impact on fertility and menopause is too often forgotten

— Julie Sunkwa-Mills (@Julesunkwamills) June 3, 2018

Sadly, this has been the case for too long, but @OHServices2018 is aiming to change this with their new course focusing specifically on this topic.

— Lake Health and Wellbeing (@lakehealthwell) June 4, 2018

Conversations like this help spread the word about fibroids and let women know it’s okay to talk & share their experiences

— Le’Nise Brothers (@eatlovemove) June 4, 2018

YES thanks for that comment👍🏾you are so right and i really hope that these conversations will start some inside for woman and others to understand how this impacts soo many lives. And ofcourse get support with that. #emotions

— OH Services (@OHServices2018) June 6, 2018

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