“Stand Up for Yourself” - A Personal Battle with Uterine Fibroids

It started with a little abdominal pain, but it progressed as the day went on. Within hours, she had to endure an emergency surgery.

That’s just a part of Sterling Fulton’s story. You’ve heard her on Black Body Health: The Podcast before, speaking as the Director of Evaluation for The Center for Black Health & Equity. But this week, Sterling joins host Natasha Phelps to talk about her journey with uterine fibroids.

Alongside her is Dr.Stacey Wells, a hospitalist working in Houston, Texas. She joins the conversation not only as a physician but also as Sterling’s concerned caregiver and younger sister.

Play this scary but enlightening story as a way to participate in Fibroids Awareness Week. We hope this encourages you to take care of your uterine health or the health of someone you love. Let’s uplift those who are silently dealing with uterine fibroids and inspire them to stand up for themselves as they seek medical care.

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REFERENCES:

• The White Dress Project
• No More Secrets

CREDITS:

Host, Natasha Phelps

Producer, Chelsey Sellars

Logo Designer, Ashlee Woods