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"I lost my womb at the age of 29 because of fibroids"

By mere mention of the word "Fibroids", chills run down the spine of many women in Africa. It is a disease that has robbed many women the joy of living as well as the possibility of holding their own children. Despite their prevalence, fibroids have been understudied, especially among black women, who suffer disproportionately from the condition .It is often under-diagnosed and under-treated. The ±«Óătv's Saida Swaleh met two courageous women who shared the painful journey of living with fibroids.

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6 minutes