Fibroids Explained: Symptoms, What Causes Them & Treatment Options Beyond Hysterectomy

Uterine fibroids affect more than 80% of Black women by age 50, yet symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and fatigue are too often normalized or dismissed.

In this episode of The Lushness Podcast: The Black Woman's Longevity Blueprint, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Dr. Soyini Hawkins explains what drives fibroid growth, the warning signs women shouldn't ignore, and treatment options beyond hysterectomy. Drawing from her clinical expertise and personal experience with fibroids, she shares why early intervention, informed decisions, and individualized care matter.

What is The Lushness Podcast?

The Lushness Podcast delivers protocol-driven longevity science through the lens of Black women's lived experience. Hosted by Lushness founder Laura Rutledge, each episode features credentialed medical experts and integrative practitioners covering sleep, hormones, gut health, movement, and more. This is where cutting-edge science meets whole woman wellness. This is your blueprint.