More Than Heavy Period: The Emotional Weight of Living With Fibroids

Fibroids are common, and many women may have them without experiencing symptoms. But when symptoms do occur, their impact can extend beyond the physical. Much of the focus is often placed on the size and number of fibroids, bleeding and anemia but the deeper effects can also affect a woman’s mind and emotional well-being. Living with chronic pain, heavy or unpredictable bleeding, fatigue from anemia, concerns about fertility or pregnancy, changes in body image, and the disruption of work, relationships, and daily life can contribute to stress, anxiety, low mood, and reduced quality of life. This editorial explores the impact of living with fibroids on women’s mental health; an often under explored aspect of fibroids and what the condition can mean for a woman’s mental wellbeing.

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