NOBODY TOLD US FIBROIDS WERE THIS COMMON IN BLACK WOMEN
Fibroids, The Condition No One Warned Us About
Up to 80% of Black women will develop fibroids. Here's what you need to know.
The Condition That Affects Most of Us And Gets the Least Airtime
Fibroids, heavy periods, pain, and fatigue, what's really going on hormonally, and how to support your body naturally.
Let's talk about something our mothers and grandmothers whispered about but never fully explained.
Fibroids. Heavy, clotting periods. Pain so bad you've had to call in sick. Passing clots the size of a 50p. Feeling so tired mid-cycle, you can barely function.
Black women are disproportionately affected by uterine fibroids, they tend to develop them earlier, experience more symptoms, and have less access to specialist care. Yet this remains one of the most under-discussed areas in women's health.
Fibroids thrive on excess oestrogen. So one of the most powerful things you can do is reduce your oestrogen load, through what you eat, what you put on your body, and how you support your liver (your main oestrogen-clearing organ).
I have hormone-safe swaps: https://www.rodinadaley.com/wellness-blog/self-care-swaps-without-compromising-your-hormones
Start here today:
Reduce plastics: Use glass or stainless steel where possible. Plastics leach xenoestrogens (chemicals that mimic oestrogen in the body). Flask options
Swap synthetic period products: Conventional pads and tampons can contain chemicals. I recommend organic alternatives. Read my guide for further help, I have a detox course https://www.rodinadaley.com/14-day-detox-course
Eat cruciferous vegetables daily: Broccoli, kale, cabbage, and cauliflower contain DIM (diindolylmethane), a compound that helps the liver process and clear excess oestrogen.
Reduce alcohol: Even moderate alcohol raises oestrogen levels. Swap it for something that actually supports your hormones. Try my Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Mocktail
Increase fibre: Fibre binds to oestrogen in the gut and helps remove it from the body. Think flaxseed, greens, lentils, and sweet potato.
Magnesium is your best friend: It supports muscle relaxation (including uterine cramping), sleep, and stress response. Consider an Epsom salt bath weekly.
You are not dramatic. Your pain is real. And your body is telling you something important.
Want personalised support? Inside the Empowered Women's Membership, you'll find resources on hormone-friendly recipes, community support, and expert-led masterclasses specifically for women navigating reproductive health challenges.
Or take my online course and learn exactly how to eat and live to support your hormonal health from the inside out. Start the course today