She was told to terminate her pregnancy to remove a life-threatening fibroid. Then she met the ‘Fibroid Slayer’ - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date April 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
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Uterine fibroids are common growths in or on the walls of the uterus that occur in approximately [ _40% to 80% of people with one_ ][1] . Fibroids are also particularly common among Black individuals as well. By 50 years old, [ _9 out of 10_ ][2] Black people with a uterus have fibroids. Brionna J...