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Forbes
13 hours ago
- Health
- Forbes
Why Black Women Are Disproportionately Impacted By Uterine Fibroids
Women at doctor's office. Although uterine fibroids are not an uncommon topic, the potential for severity of the condition is rarely discussed. This is especially true for Black women who tend to develop fibroids at a younger age and experience more severe symptoms and complications than white women. But there are steps that women of color can take to ensure they are getting the proper care. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths in and around the uterus, are far more common than some women might think. A systematic review estimated that 70% to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids in their lifetime — but Black women experience them at disproportionate rates to other races, according to past research. Fibroids are almost always noncancerous, and many people do not ever develop symptoms or need treatment, according to a review published August 2022 in Endocrine Reviews. But for others, symptoms can be bothersome, painful, and even cause reproductive problems, such as infertility, multiple miscarriages, or early labor. Almost two-thirds of all women will develop uterine fibroids. Black women, however, are three times more likely to experience them than women of other races. Black women also have an increased chance of having larger and multiple tumors with more severe symptoms, and are more likely to develop them earlier in life compared with women of other races. Research published in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology found that nearly 1 in 4 Black women between ages 18 and 30 have fibroids compared with roughly 6 percent of white women. These findings also showed that by age 35, 60 percent of Black women will have fibroids, compared with 40 percent of white women of the same age. Black women are also 2 to 3 times more likely to experience complications or recurrent fibroids. According to Hilda Hutcherson, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and associate dean for diversity and minority affairs at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, uterine fibroids in the majority of women are asymptomatic, and these tumors don't cause a serious health threat. But for those who do get symptoms, they may experience things like: Some women may also experience complications during pregnancy and labor — or in rare cases, infertility. 'Fibroids are not often associated with infertility — in fact, many women don't discover they have them until their first ultrasound after becoming pregnant,' says Dr. Hutcherson. Although it isn't entirely clear why Black women develop fibroids at a higher rate compared with other races, the 2022 research from Endocrine Reviews has uncovered a few factors that may contribute. Those include: Higher Levels of Chronic Stress An accumulating body of research suggests that racism contributes to chronic stress, or allostatic load, which refers to the cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events. Chronic psychological stress was found to be associated with a risk of uterine fibroids, according to a meta-analysis of observational studies. A study that followed more than 22,000 Black women found that higher exposure to perceived racism was associated with a higher risk of fibroids among women who were born in the United States. This added stress may directly increase the likelihood of fibroids by activating inflammatory and other biologic pathways, or indirectly contribute to risk by leading to behavioral coping mechanisms like overusing alcohol, poor diet, or lack of physical activity, according to the authors of the January 2023 Fertility and Sterility review. Exposure to Harmful Chemicals Black women may also have an increased risk of fibroids because they disproportionately experience environmental and occupational exposures, including organic pollutants and air pollution. Per the Environmental Protection Agency, organic pollutants are chemicals that are used in agriculture and manufacturing that can have an adverse impact on human health. Black women are also more likely to use chemical hair straighteners, which contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals that past research has linked with fibroids. In addition there are certain risk factors noted in the Endocrine Reviews paper that make it more likely for women of any race or ethnicity to have fibroids, such as being overweight or getting older, until menopause, when they usually decline, per research. What does this mean for women of color who are diagnosed with uterine fibroids? 'The question of what to do when confronted with fibroids is a tricky one,' says Hutcherson. 'Fibroids are benign, so if they aren't actively affecting a woman's health or threatening her fertility, I typically recommend that my patients just leave them alone.' If a woman with the condition opts for treatment, Mayo Clinic notes there are medications that can shrink fibroids or relieve heavy menstrual bleeding, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be used to help relieve pain. If medications aren't enough, minimally invasive surgery may be used to remove the fibroids or there are procedures that can destroy the fibroids without surgery. In extreme cases, a hysterectomy can be recommended — but that should be the treatment of last resort. There are alternative treatments for severe fibroids that are less invasive and can preserve fertility. There is evidence that Black women may not always be offered the same treatment options compared with white women. A study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine that looked at management of acute pain in the ER found that Black patients were 40 percent less likely to be given medication for acute pain compared with white patients. According to a study published in 2022 in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Black women are less likely to receive minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids: 81 percent of white women included in the review underwent a less invasive laparoscopic fibroid surgery compared with only 57 percent of Black women. Instead, Black women are at least twice as likely to have a hysterectomy due to fibroids compared with white women, per Michigan Medicine. What's more, about one-third of these hysterectomies are performed between ages 18 and 44 — significant childbearing years. Although these disparities have existed throughout America's history, it's only recently that there has been more dialogue and research about the extent and effects of these injustices, according to BU School of Public Health. Black women–led health advocacy organizations are part of the effort to to educate and disseminate information about conditions that disproportionately impact women of color. The Resilient Sisterhood Project is dedicated to educating and empowering women of African descent through outreach efforts to build awareness about diseases of the reproductive system that disproportionately affect them. The U.S. government is also investing in improving these disparities. In March 2023, the White House detailed several initiatives, including $471 million to support implementation of the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates and address persistent disparities and implement implicit bias training for healthcare providers. In most cases, uterine fibroids can be treated. However, it's important to find the right doctor who will help you better understand your options. That's the first step that women of color can take toward receiving quality medical care and experiencing a successful and healthy recovery. Start your search with these tips:
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will have ‘a lot more' terrifying animatronics, Josh Hutcherson teases
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will have 'a lot more animatronics' and 'bigger set pieces', Josh Hutcherson has teased. The 32-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Mike Schmidt in the upcoming horror sequel - which is based on developer Scott Cawthon's indie horror video game franchise of the same name - and Hutcherson has now said that Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will be scarier than the original 2023 movie. Director Emma Tammi added there would be 'more than three times as many animatronics' in Five Nights at Freddy's 2 when compared to the first flick, and said the upcoming movie would be more action-centred than the original. Speaking on a panel for the film at San Diego Comic-Con, she said: 'There's so much more action in this one ... with the animatronics and that was incredibly exciting. 'I personally have become so invested in [these characters] and it was just an incredible opportunity to continue to get to tell their stories and expand on them.' As well as Hutcherson's Mike Schmidt, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will see the return of his sister Abby (Piper Rubio), police officer Vanessa Shelley (Elizabeth Lail) and the sinister William Afton (Matthew Lillard). The movie will also introduce Scream star Skeet Ulrich, Mckenna Grace and Wayne Knight. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will pick up after the events of the first movie, which saw Mike Schmidt (Hutcherson) take on a new night guard job at the reopened Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, only to discover that the animatronics have a life of their own at night. As the nights grow more terrifying, he must uncover the restaurant's dark history to survive. Reflecting on the sequel, Hutcherson detailed the developed relationship Mike shares with his sister Abby, and teased that their bond was 'super strong' in the film. The Hunger Games star said: 'Mike and Abby went through a lot in the first movie, and I think Mike is just wanting to get back to somewhat of a normal life, and he's trying to provide stability for Abby. 'He's trying to find his way in the world. He just wants to have a calm, nice, normal life, but that just can't happen in FNAF. 'He's got all this trauma and stuff that he's lived through in the first film in that story, and he's just trying to fake it till you make it without fully working through all that stuff that happened, and then it happens to him again. Poor Mike!' Looking to the future, Lillard teased a third Five Nights at Freddy's movie could happen if the second movie - which hits screens on December 5, 2025 - is a success. He said: 'If it's a hit, they're gonna make a third movie, and if they make a third movie, I get to kill Mike Schmidt … it's going to be cinematic magic!' Blumhouse Productions boss Jason Blum added: 'If enough people go … we'd be very excited to make a Five Nights at Freddy's 3.'
See - Sada Elbalad
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" Unveils Trailer
Yara Sameh The official trailer for 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' has been unveiled, teasing the continuation of Freddy Fazbear's chilling reign. The sequel from Universal and Blumhouse has a new tagline: 'Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.' Emma Tammi returns as director. Josh Hutcherson, star of the first film, also returns for the sequel, which includes cast members Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail and Piper Rubio. The first film, which earned $297 million at the global box office, featured Hutcherson playing a security guard at Freddys Fazbear's Pizza. It went on to become Blumhouse's highest-grossing movie ever. Hutcherson told Variety last year that the huge success was unexpected. 'We hoped it would connect with audiences,' Hutcherson said. 'But I don't think that anybody, even on our side of things, expected it to really connect the way that it did.' Hutcherson also hinted to Esquire the follow-up would be 'scarier.' 'There's more animatronics being brought in, different animatronics being brought in, and the world just opens up in a big way,' he said to the publication. Murtada Elfadl reviewed the first film for Variety, writing that 'Hollywood has not been successful at turning video games into movies — a disappointing streak that 'Five Nights at Freddy's' fails to correct.' Elfadl added that 'there's not enough of the animatronic creatures. Despite their distinctive look, they are not used effectively for horror or hilarity, missing the mark on both counts.' 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' hits theaters December 5. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025's Most Anticipated Horror Sequel Just Got Its First Trailer, And It Might Be Even Scarier
Universal Studios and Blumhouse Productions just released the trailer for their latest horror sequel. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will reintroduce Josh Hutcherson as a security guard named Mike from the first film. A year after the events of the first movie, Mike and his friends are still reeling from the horrors at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza shop. Meanwhile, locals have turned "Fazfest" into a popular town legend. And Mike's 11-year-old sister Abby, played by Piper Rubio, is "revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy's, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades" Hutcherson says the sequel will be scarier than the first movie. "We're finding the balance right now of building this world and expanding it in a really cool way but also making sure the characters stay really grounded," he said in October. "That's something that I really think that we all fought for in the first film, because this world that was created in Five Nights at Freddy's, it's so out-there." The movie series was adapted from Scott Cawthorn's hit success video game. On a budget of $20 million, the first movie grossed nearly $300 million. "It's so over-the-top and wacky, in a way, that to find the emotional truth of the characters was gonna be what was gonna work. I think the fans are gonna flip for it. It's gonna be a lot of fun with the source. It's gonna be scarier, too, actually," said Hutcherson. Who will star in Five Nights at Freddy's 2? Hutcherson returns alongside co-stars Theodus Crane as Jeremiah and Matthew Lillard as William Afton, plus a handful of new faces. When does Five Nights at Freddy's 2 come out? Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is set to release on December 5, 2025. 2025's Most Anticipated Horror Sequel Just Got Its First Trailer, And It Might Be Even Scarier first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 24, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Josh Hutcherson's Freddy's nightmare returns bloodier, bolder, and packed with new horrors
Freddy Fazbear is back, and he's meaner than ever. The first trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 has fans spiralling into panic mode, with Universal and Blumhouse teasing a darker, bloodier sequel that raises the stakes far beyond the original. The new tagline says it all: Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Josh Hutcherson reprises his role as Mike Schmidt, the haunted night guard who barely survived the last round. This time, survival isn't guaranteed. The returning cast includes Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail, and Piper Rubio, with director Emma Tammi also back at the helm, hinting at a more expansive and terrifying world. The first instalment became Blumhouse's biggest box office hit, raking in $297 million globally. Hutcherson admitted the scale of success caught everyone off guard. 'We hoped it would connect with audiences,' he told Variety, 'But I don't think anybody expected it to explode the way it did.' And now, the stakes are even higher. Hutcherson teased in a separate interview that the sequel is much scarier, promising new animatronics and a bigger mythology. 'There's more animatronics being brought in, different animatronics being brought in, and the world just opens up in a big way,' he said. Despite its commercial success, the first film had critics divided. Some felt it didn't fully capitalise on the terrifying animatronics. Variety's own reviewer Murtada Elfadl wrote that the film 'missed the mark on both horror and hilarity.' But FNAF 2 looks intent on correcting that. The trailer delivers a chilling, pulse-pounding look at what's to come, packed with eerie corridors, flickering lights, and menacing new machines. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 opens in cinemas on December 5, and this time, there may be no way out.
