Councilwoman: Dallas is leading the charge in advocacy for women’s health

Councilwoman: Dallas is leading the charge in advocacy for women’s health | Opinion

A health care worker walks outside the James M. & Darlene D. Collins Women & Children's Center at Baylor University Medical Center in 2021. City Council member Paula Blackmon writes that Dallas is leading the way in promoting women's health, including awareness about fibroids.America is in the midst of a public health crisis at all levels, and I am proud that the city of Dallas is showing leadership in addressing the needs of our residents, especially women.

Fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop within or on the walls of the uterus. Fibroids affect a substantial number of women worldwide, with estimates suggesting that up to 70% to 80% of women may develop fibroids by age 50, and more than 15 million suffer from life-altering symptoms. Although fibroids can be asymptomatic, they can cause severe problems as they grow larger, especially if they are numerous.

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