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Vermilion Empowered: Fibroids

Fibroids is a health condition that may impact up to 80% of women under 50 in the UK, with a higher proportion of sufferers being Black women – which may be one of the systemic reasons why this condition exists under the radar.

Symptoms can be life-impacting and debilitating, and can even affect fertility. Often women feel completely at a loss, even after diagnosis the pathway ahead isn’t clear. NHS waiting lists remain long – gynaecology services remain the worst affected post-pandemic – and the availability of treatment is inconsistent across the country.

Dr Michelle Griffin offers a clear and practical pathway from the time you suspect you have a fibroid, to diagnosis and beyond. Including checklists for what to ask your GP, to the different treatments that you might be offered, this book will offer you a clear plan of action, to give you the confidence to find solutions.

Vermilion Empowered is a women's health expert series offering a practical, coherent guides to what action to take when facing various women's health challenges. Modern, straight-talking, expert guides which offers you everything they need to know to take action to protect your health and wellbeing now, and into the future.

About Dr Michelle Griffin

Dr Michelle Griffin is a women's health expert with nearly 20 years of experience in women's health as an obstetrician and gynaecologist and clinical leader in the NHS, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation.
Details
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • ISBN: 9781785046216
  • Length: 192 pages
  • Price: £14.99