Why do so many African women suffer from fibroids?
\u201cWe\u2019re raised in a culture where these kind of things are hush hush. You don\u2019t speak out about them. Ever since I shared my story a lot of other women I know started talking about theirs\u2026 This is exactly why I\u2019m feeling better and I\u2019m not feeling like it\u2019s the end of the world.\u201d\n \nIt\u2019s a shocking statistic: about 80% of black women will suffer from fibroids at some point in their lives.\n \nFibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. They can cause a number of painful symptoms, including back pain and heavy bleeding and can make it difficult to get pregnant. This can bring stigma and misunderstanding \u2013 with women blamed for having caused them in some way. \n \nAfrica Daily finds out about the risk factors involved, what options are open to women \u2013 and hears from a Nigerian woman who\u2019s dealing with the condition.\n \nPresenter: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje)\nGuests: \nStephanie Odili (stephanieodile.com)\nDr Elizabeth Byakwaga (@ByakwagaE)