Who They Affect

Fibroid tumors are found in 40% of women between the ages of 35 and 55, and in half of all African-American women.

Of the 800,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the United States, 250,000 to 300,000 are performed for cancerous lesions or other critical problems. About 500,000 hysterectomies are performed unnecessarily and many are inappropriately recommended.