The organisation will stage a free expo at the Hilton Kingston Jamaica, on Sunday, March 8, followed by the circulation of 50,000 copies of complimentary reference magazine islandwide on Monday, March 9.

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus, with the highest incidents in women of colour. They may remain small without symptoms or can grow to the size of a five-month pregnancy. Just about every woman has a fibroid story or knows someone who does and, chances are, you have had a sister, friend, co-worker, or very personal experience with fibroids.

By current estimates, seven in every 10 women in Jamaica have or are affected by fibroids.

The one-on-one dialogue through the publication and campaign activities will encourage greater sensitivity among our men, while providing a wealth of information regarding treatments and options for women in terms of the diet, finances and their personal well-being.

Endorsement

Founded in 2004, Caribbean Woman has, since its inception, received the endorsement and involvement of a wide cross section of local organisations, including the Medical Association of Jamaica; the American College of Obstetrics and Gyynaecology; the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Child Health UHWI; Jamaica Association for the Advancement of Mid Life Health; Pharmaceutical Association of Jamaica and the Nurses' Association of Jamaica among others.