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If the problem of fibroids is to be meaningfully tackled it must be established who precisely is impacted and what this means with regards to all aspects of day to day life.

How many women do you know with fibroids? The question is a rhetorical one as I doubt that anyone can accurately answer it. When taking into consideration that up to 80% of women have developed fibroids by the age of 50, although we may not know how many women around us have fibroids, we can be certain that there are many.

Vitamin D and fibroids: are you getting enough?

In a 2019 study involving just under 6.5 million participants who had accessed primary healthcare, a third were found to be vitamin D deficient. When broken down by ethnicity this figure rose up to 66%.

Modern lifestyles mean that much of our time is spent inside, whether studying or working and as a result many of us miss out on adequate exposure to sunlight.

Vitamin D has apoptotic (killing unwanted cells), antiproliferative (suppressing growth of cells), inhibits angiogenesis (inhibition of the production of new blood vessels) qualities, making it a prime agent in the management of fibroids (a significant number of women diagnosed with fibroids also present with low vitamin D levels). Checking your vitamin D levels is easily done through your GP.

If you are not able to get out enough to get the appropriate exposure to sunlight, there are plenty of good quality vitamin D supplements that can be used to normalise your levels.

The employment of fibroid ambassadors is a great way of creating awareness about the subject; relatable people with real life experiences telling their story.

Coach Ella Destiny is doing just that in the USA. Read about her difficult experience with fibroids and why she feels that the hysterectomy she underwent possibly could have been avoided:

Fibroid Ambassador Coach Ella Destiny Says Fibroid Awareness for Teens is Vital Coach Ella, an accomplished life coach and author, has become USA Fibroid Centers newest ambassador. Learn more about her harrowing experience with fibroids.

The Fibroid Support Clinic is a one-stop-shop for all fibroid related matters. For way too long fibroids have not received the attention that should be due for a condition that is so prevalent.

Did you know that up to 80% of women by the age of 50 develop fibroids? They are also a problem for younger women too, with 26% of reproductive aged women experiencing the condition. If you weren’t aware it is because many women simply suffer in silence. It is time to change this narrative and highlight the many ways in which support can be provided.

Watch this space for all things fibroid related (don’t worry I will still be regularly posting my take on inspirational quotes). 🙂