Hosted by the founder of Black Health Matters, Roslyn Young-Daniels, this panel discussion is deeply personal for her. She moderates this important talk among experts and patients.
Cynthia Bailey (Real Housewives Of Atlanta) shares her story of dealing with fibroids. Learning she had them after the birth of her daughter, they had begun to grow. It affected her in many ways and was always on the celebrity “baby bump” list because of the changes it had made to her body. When she finally had the procedure done, the ones removed were the size of an orange. Today, she is fibroid free and continues the conversation to help women have a better quality of life.
Dr. Julianne Adams Birt speaks about the shock that some women face when discovering they have fibroids. She explains that genetic history and knowledge of fibroids can help women to know that there may be a problem. She also delves into the disproportionate number of Black women with fibroids and the preventative measures they should be taking with their doctors.
Dr. Anita Johnson echoes these sentiments and urges viewers to persist when they feel symptoms. Don’t ignore it out of fear or discomfort. She pushes for women to have a strong relationship with their doctors.
Then M.J. Collier Jr. Speaks about the importance of finding the right healthcare provider, who answers questions rather than pushing a patient out in seven minutes. He asks that everyone be their own advocate.
