Mavutu Conversations Р# It’s not that deep

Every July, Fibroids Awareness Month reminds us to speak about a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains hidden behind silence, embarrassment and misinformation. In Namibia, many women continue to suffer in silence, believing painful periods, heavy bleeding and constant pelvic pain are simply part of being a woman. They are not. Every July, Fibroids Awareness Month reminds us to speak about a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains hidden behind silence, embarrassment and misinformation.

In Namibia, many women continue to suffer in silence, believing painful periods, heavy bleeding, and constant pelvic pain are simply part of being a woman. They are not. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus.

They vary in size, with some as small as a seed and others large enough to change the shape of the womb.

Although many women with fibroids experience no symptoms, others face challenges that affect almost every part of their daily lives. They vary in size, with some as small as a seed and others large enough to change the shape of the womb.

Although many women with fibroids experience no symptoms, others face challenges that affect almost every part of their daily lives. Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the most common symptoms.