171 M
Cases of uterine fibroids worldwide
Women’s Health
We support science, medicine, and advocacy to improve the lives of people suffering from uterine fibroids, or endometriosis.
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine myomas or leiomyomas, are non-cancerous tumors that develop in the muscle of the uterus. Uterine fibroids may cause debilitating symptoms such as heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding, anemia, and pelvic pain.
>25%
Of women of reproductive age have uterine fibroids (more prevalent in African Americans)
250,000
Hysterectomies for uterine fibroids in the U.S. each year
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining is found outside the uterine cavity, commonly in the lower abdomen or pelvis. Endometriosis may cause debilitating symptoms such as dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), non-menstrual pelvic pain, and dyspareunia (painful intercourse).
176 M
Women worldwide are living with endometriosis
10%
Of reproductive age women have endometriosis
100,000
Hysterectomies are performed in the U.S. each year for endometriosis
