Dr. Whitney Robinson reveals disparities in fibroid care

Fibroids, a type of benign tumors, are more common in Black women, and they develop them at an earlier age with more severe symptoms. In this SoM Magnify article, Dr. Whitney Robinson (SOM) discusses her personal and professional connections to uterine fibroids and how her experiences have given her ideas and deepen her commitment to identify gaps and improve treatment for this underfunded and understudied condition. Dr. Robinson wants to give more options to women with fibroids, and she, working with colleagues, is looking for lower cost and less invasive treatments. Read more.