the provider's notebook

Uterine fibroids are incredibly common, non-cancerous growths in the uterus, affecting up to 80% of women by menopause. The burden is not shared equally. Women of African descent often face them earlier and with more severity due to genetics, systemic stress, and widespread Vitamin D deficiency. While surgery and medications work, they often bring tough side effects. In functional and lifestyle medicine, we shift the focus. Instead of just masking symptoms, we change the body