Case Open · Uterine Fibroids

It's not just about making a decision. It's about making an informed decision.

Research, treatment options, recovery, and real stories, organized by a public health professional and fibroid patient so you can walk into every appointment prepared.

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Contents
01Patient Education
02Patient Safety
03Patient Experiences
Why This Exists

The information is out there. It's just scattered.

Fibroids are incredibly common, yet answers come in pieces: a rushed appointment here, a confusing study there, a forum thread at 2 a.m. It's hard to make a confident choice that way.

The Fibroid Files pulls it together. Every topic is organized so you can find what you need, understand it, and bring it to the people making decisions with you.

Your body. Your timeline. Your decision, made with the full picture.
The Files

Three files. One goal: a decision that's truly yours.

File 01

Patient Education

What fibroids are, how they're found, and what the research actually says, translated from journal language into plain English.

Start Learning →
    Inside this file
  • a.Types of fibroids and how they're diagnosed
  • b.Treatment options, side by side
  • c.How to read a study (and spot a weak one)
  • d.New and emerging research
File 02

Patient Safety

Healthcare moves fast. This file helps you slow it down, ask what matters, and catch what might otherwise get missed.

Before You Buy →
    Inside this file
  • a.Vetting products marketed for fibroids
  • b.Questions to ask before any procedure
  • c.Weighing risks against benefits
  • d.When and how to get a second opinion
File 03

Patient Experiences

Statistics show what's common. Stories show what it actually feels like. Both belong in an informed decision.

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    Inside this file
  • a.Real stories, shared with permission
  • b.What recovery really looks like
  • c.Life after treatment
  • d.What people wish they'd known sooner
Before You Buy

Before you buy that product, ask yourself…

Teas, supplements, detoxes, and "natural" fixes are marketed hard to people with fibroids. There's currently no known cure that keeps the uterus, so any product promising one deserves a closer look.

Ask Yourself 01

Does it promise to shrink, dissolve, or cure my fibroids?

Ask Yourself 02

Is there research in actual people, or just testimonials?

Ask Yourself 03

Who's selling it, and what do they gain if I buy?

Ask Yourself 04

Have I asked my provider how it fits with my care?

Follow on Threads → Screenshot these and keep them handy for the next time an ad catches your eye.
Jessica Thomas, MPH, creator of The Fibroid Files
Jessica Thomas, MPH
Who's Behind the Files

Who's Jessica Thomas, MPH?

I'm a public health professional, a healthcare writer, and a fibroid patient. I've worked inside hospitals improving patient safety, and I've navigated fibroids myself.

That mix is why The Fibroid Files exists. I know how the system works, how to read the research, and what it feels like to be the one making the decision.

Credentials on FileVerified
01 · Lived Experience

Fibroid Patient

I've been through the diagnosis, the options, and the questions firsthand. This isn't just research to me.

02 · Education

Master of Public Health

Michigan State University. Trained to evaluate research and look at health through a population lens.

03 · Education

Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics

Training in how health data and technology are used to track outcomes, improve care, and guide decisions.

04 · Education

B.S. Health Administration

Eastern Michigan University. Graduated with departmental honors and a minor in aging studies.

05 · Hospital Leadership

Patient Quality + Safety

Led performance improvement work, including a program that helped reduce patient falls and restraint use.

06 · Writing

Healthcare Communication

B2B and B2C healthcare content for health brands, turning complex topics into clear, usable information.

07 · The Bedside

Frontline Care

Started as a direct care worker and CNA, primarily on memory care units, so I've seen care from the patient's side of the room.

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