Girl Talk Tuesday: Let's Talk about Fibroids
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Welcome back to Girl Talk Tuesday. This is your comfy space. A place where you can kick up your heels, grab a cup of coffee and read and chat about anything that we girls may be going through. We can chat about anything from makeup to periods.
Speaking of periods. I consider myself an advocate for women's health. If you've been around awhile, you already know this. I'm a mom who's been through a c-section, breastfeeding, postpartum depression, post-weaning anxiety, two surgeries and so much more. Chances are, I can probably relate to your health issues in one way or another.
The amount of women who I've connected with throughout the years of Hello Gorgeous because of my realness about my health issues has been incredible. I'm so thankful for this platform to spread awareness and for the opportunity to connect with women all across the world about real life issues we deal with. The people I've connected with are the reason why I want to continue talking about struggles we women face.
Today, let's chat about a health topic that I personally have never seen an influencer cover. Uterine Fibroids. Recently, I was diagnosed with a fibroid during an ultrasound.
I saw my OBGYN for a few reasons, one being that I was experiencing bleeding a full three days earlier than normal for my cycle and spotting after my periods. These symptoms have consistently been occurring for me the past several months. My Doctor had me come in for a vaginal ultrasound, she was suspecting that I had another polyp. Turns out it was actually a marble-sized fibroid in my uterus.
In case you're unfamiliar, fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that can grow in your uterus. They're most common in women of reproductive age. I've learned that up to 70% of Caucasian women and up to 80% of African American women will develop them by age 50. That's unbelievable to me since so many women know so little about them. ??
While some uterine fibroids may or may not cause symptoms for some, the most common symptom is heavy menstrual bleeding, which can look like:
Basically, it can imitate a lot of the same symptoms you usually associate with an unusually bad period. But if you are diagnosed with fibroids, there IS hope for managing your heavy periods. Oriahnn TM (elagolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate capsules; elagolix capsules) is the first FDA-approved non-surgical, oral medication option for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in pre-menopausal women. This means there is a prescription oral option to help manage heavy periods due to uterine fibroids. If you or a woman in your life suffers from fibroids, be sure to check out Oriahnn and ask your doctor if it could be a good fit for you.
ORIAHNN should not be taken for more than 24 months. It is not known if ORIAHNN is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
ORIAHNN may increase your chances of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots, especially if you are over 35 years of age and smoke, have uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and/or are obese. Stop taking ORIAHNN and talk to a doctor right away if you have symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.
Please see below for Indication and Important Safety Information.
Please see the Full Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide.
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ORIAHNNT (elagolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate capsules; elagolix capsules) is a prescription medicine used to control heavy menstrual bleeding related to uterine fibroids in women before menopause. It should not be taken for more than 24 months. It is not known if ORIAHNN is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about ORIAHNN?
ORIAHNN may cause serious side effects, including:
Do not take ORIAHNN if you:
What should I discuss with my HCP before taking ORIAHNN?
Tell your HCP about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Women on thyroid or cortisol replacement therapy may need increased doses of the hormone.
Keep a list of your medicines with you to show to your HCP and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
What should I avoid while taking ORIAHNN?
What are the possible side effects of ORIAHNN?
ORIAHNN can cause additional serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of ORIAHNN include: hot flashes, headache, fatigue, and irregular periods.
These are not all of the possible side effects of ORIAHNN. Tell your HCP if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Call your HCP for medical advice about side effects.
Take ORIAHNN exactly as your HCP tells you. The recommended oral dosage of ORIAHNN is one yellow/white capsule in the morning and one blue/white capsule in the evening, with or without food.
This is the most important information to know about ORIAHNN. For more information, talk to your doctor or HCP.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see the Full Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide.
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