Zinhle Essamuah shares her story of having fibroids removed

Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with fibroids, tumors that grow in the uterus, than other women. NBC News Zinhle Essamuah details her experience with fibroids and shares her story of having them removed.
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#WomensHealth #Fibroids #Uterus

[@keciatriplette6790]

Already loved you as a credible reporter. Now, I respect and admire you even more for sharing your personal story. Thank you! Best wishes on your health future.

[@Lamin_G]

Once in a while, NBC covers matters that the average person can relate to rather than the usual tabloid journalism.🙂

[@girlonfire421]

My heavy periods were resolved with a simple diet change. Reduce carbs and sugar, and eat homemade meals as much as possible. Try this before getting hormonal therapy or a surgical procedure.

[@charletfoster8917]

Thanks for this video-so needed to have this information 🙏🏿😊

[@malinaonyach8564]

I've had the operation to have mine removed in 2005 and im💯 percent well.

[@robertcandelaria7409]

one of the best most credible out there she needs an evening anchor chair

[@ruthquetant7375]

💯 Love thus info! Thank you for sharing your story with all of us!

[@skyelynnae]

I have fibroids and endometriosis. I have *a lot* of fibroids all ovwr my uterus, but theyre too small to be removed. However, the endometrial tissue will be excised next month!

[@hellenwagumba-ns3sz]

Stemcell therapy is the way to go

[@EstelleOyourou-vo6dw]

@skyelynnae
I had fibroids before which caused me to miscarry multiple times and i used natural herbs and plants also diet change helped and now I help others too so if you are interested gt in touch

[@abarnes8718]

Please elaborate ​@@hellenwagumba-ns3sz

[@29.11plum]

I had 5 removed a year ago. I had to have a vertical incision. I’ve been trying to get pregnant since! My largest tumor was 15cm. My surgeon was absolutely amazing!!!

[@dupesonlyanddrugstores7421]

They need to discuss those iuds and those birth controls because those have lots of hormones and can be dangerous I had to stop taking birth control because I was over 40

[@Kishaana-74]

I have fibroids thinking about getting them removed whuch they not giving problems because i haven't been getting my cycle guess its time for it to stop but my stomach is big thats my problem. How painful it is after the medication wear off

[@ageeibc6029]

It's a gynaecological problem. Don't neglect them. Get screened & the specialist knows how to assit you.