Adrianna Hopkins is an award-winning storyteller, professor, moderator, and host. She is also committed to breaking the wall of silence about fibroids.
Fibroids are muscular growths that develop within the uterine wall. Although they are often non-cancerous, they can exist as solitary tumors or manifest in multiple masses within the uterus. These growths vary in size, ranging from as small as an apple seed to as large as a grapefruit.
Research says that 90% of Black and 70% of White women will be diagnosed with fibroids by the age of 50. However, it's important to note that not all individuals will encounter symptoms or necessitate treatment.
In this fascinating chat, Adrianna is open and honest about her experiences, and how little she knew about her own body growing up. A lack of information meant that she had no idea about what was considered a 'normal' or 'heavy' period, or the symptoms that should have made her speak to her medical team.
Adrianna also shares her thoughts on digital health solutions and talks about the work she does with The White Dress Project, a non-profit organization that supports people managing life with fibroids.
Topics include:
- Adrianna's symptoms and the lack of education about her periods
- Why your relationship with your doctor should be the same as the one you have with your hairstylist
- How Adriana only became aware of fibroids when undergoing fertility treatment
- Information about The White Dress Project and Adrianna's involvement
- The digital health apps that Adrianna has used
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