NORTHBROOK, Ill. — USA Fibroid Centers will host an Instagram Live event, Talk About “U”, on Thursday, August 14, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET to examine healthcare disparities affecting Black women, uterine fibroids, infertility and pregnancy. The conversation will be hosted by Kym Lee and feature Thana Hickman, founder of Viola’s House, a Dallas nonprofit supporting homeless teen mothers.
The program will highlight how uterine fibroids disproportionately affect Black women — who research shows are about three times more likely than white women to develop fibroids — and often experience more severe symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and infertility. Panelists will address frequent misdiagnosis and delays in care, and stress the importance of informed self-advocacy and equitable access to treatment.
“We believe in having open and honest conversations about the unfair differences women face in healthcare,” said Yan Katsnelson, M.D., Founder and CEO of USA Fibroid Centers. The Talk About “U” series is part of the organization’s broader effort to raise awareness and connect women with information about fibroid treatment options.
Thana Hickman will bring her perspective as a health advocate working with vulnerable young women, offering practical advice on navigating the healthcare system, preparing for medical appointments, and seeking second opinions when needed. Viewers can expect actionable guidance on discussing symptoms with clinicians, recognizing when symptoms warrant further evaluation, and locating community resources.
USA Fibroid Centers also promotes Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment performed by interventional radiologists that can reduce fibroid symptoms while preserving the uterus and potentially maintaining fertility. The organization provides educational tools including a Fibroid Symptom Checker quiz and guides on fibroids and pregnancy.
To watch, follow USA Fibroid Centers on Instagram. For appointments or more information, visit www.usafibroidcenters.com or call 855-615-2555.
Additional comments and editor suggestions
– Encourage viewers to prepare specific questions in advance and to have relevant medical history or imaging reports available for reference when speaking with clinicians.
– For newsroom use: consider embedding the Instagram Live or posting a follow-up recap with highlighted takeaways and resources for Black women seeking care.
– Logical context: disparities in fibroid diagnosis and treatment likely stem from a mix of biological, socioeconomic and systemic factors (access to care, insurance coverage, and clinician bias). Public conversations like this one can help reduce stigma, improve awareness, and encourage earlier evaluation and treatment.
– Hopeful note: the event aims to empower women with information and practical tools, while spotlighting non-surgical treatment options that preserve reproductive potential.
Summary
USA Fibroid Centers’ Instagram Live on August 14 will focus on the disproportionate burden of fibroids among Black women, offer practical healthcare navigation advice from an advocate for vulnerable young mothers, and highlight non-surgical treatment options like UFE. The session is designed to raise awareness, promote equitable care and help women advocate for their health.