🔥 Uterine Fibroids Truths, Meta’s Censorship Update & Endometriosis Research – What’s Changing?

What a week! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside today’s newsletter:

📢 The truth about uterine fibroids – Millions of women have them, but are we getting the full story? Here’s what your doctor may not be telling you.

🛑 Meta’s censorship update – A step forward or just more smoke and mirrors? Experts weigh in on what’s really changing (and what’s not).

🔬 Endometriosis research needs you – Diagnosis takes too long. The EMMA Study is here to change that—but it can’t happen without you.

All that, plus our latest recommendations—a must-try wellness app, the IG posts sparking conversation, and this week’s must-listen podcast.

Let’s dive in…

The Fibroid Treatment Conversation You Deserve to Have with Your Doctor

Uterine fibroids affect up to 80% of women by age 50, yet many aren’t fully informed about their treatment options. While hysterectomy remains the most common solution, there are alternatives that can help women avoid major surgery, preserve fertility, and reduce recovery time.

I spoke with leading experts, including Dr. Marc Schiffman of Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Jessica Opoku-Anane of Columbia, and Tanika Gray Valbrun, founder of The White Dress Project, to explore this critical issue. Their insights shed light on what every woman should know.

Endometriosis Research Needs You: Join the EMMA Study

Endometriosis diagnosis takes too long. Too many women face invasive tests, misdiagnoses, or unanswered questions. The EMMA Study is here to change that—but we can’t do it without you.

Eligibility: Women aged 18-50, with or without endometriosis.

By participating, you’re not just helping yourself—you’re paving the way for better diagnostics and treatments for future generations. Let’s build a world where diagnosis is faster, treatment is effective, and no one has to suffer in silence.

UPDATE: Meta’s Content Policies: What’s Changing and What’s Not

Meta recently announced updates to content moderation, claiming “More Speech and Fewer Mistakes.” But will this actually improve access to women’s health and sexual health information? A few weeks ago, I published an article expressing possible positive changes for women’s health information reaching those who need it most. What’s happened since, outside of my continuing to hold onto hope because of Jackie Rotman and her team at the Center for Intimacy Justice (CIJ).

🚨 Key points from CIJ’s latest update:

• Meta admitted that 10-20% of removed content may not actually violate policies and instead were mistakes.

• Meta is ending third-party fact-checking, raising concerns about misinformation.

• LGBTQ+ communities may face reduced protections under the new policies.

• CIJ will be tracking the real-world impact of these changes.

💡 What’s next? As Meta’s influence continues to shape digital access to women’s health, new platforms like FarCast are emerging to challenge the status quo. By prioritizing unfiltered discussions and equitable visibility, FarCast has the potential to reshape how health information reaches women and those seeking care.

What do you think?