We’re launching a new series called, Fertility 101, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running. In this series, we’ll do a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert.

The first episode covers

Uterine Fibroids, a condition that is way more common than you might think. In fact, about 70% of women will be diagnosed with fibroids in their lifetime — for Black women, It's about 80%. Depending on their size and location, fibroids can cause infertility, or bring on uncomfortable symptoms like irregular bleeding or pelvic pain. While it’s common, many people will never know they have them or will never require medical intervention.

Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith, a fertility expert and Medical Director at Shady Grover Fertility of Atlanta, gives us a clear overview of uterine fibroids, the treatments, how it affects black women differently, and how it can cause infertility.

Guest: Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith, Shady Grove Fertility in Atlanta

Host: Dan Bulger

Learn more about Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith here or see if there’s a Shady Grove Fertility location near you.

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