Health Starts With Her

Dr. Tara Shirazian
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So many women feel overwhelmed when it comes to their health—and unsure of what information to trust. Health Starts With Her is an unfiltered, science-based talk show hosted by Dr. Tara Shirazian, created to help women cut through misinformation so they can feel more informed, confident, and in control of their health. This talk show is where we have the conversations that too many people shy away from with no sugarcoating or shame, just honest, science-based discussions to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered about women's health. 

Episodes

  1. Sep 9 ·  Video

    GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss: Endometriosis, Inflammation & Women’s Health

    Could GLP-1 medications play a role in women’s health beyond weight loss? From endometriosis and inflammation to perimenopause and metabolic health, this episode of Health Starts With Her explores the questions patients are asking—and where more research is needed. Endocrinologist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, and clinical nutritionist and endometriosis advocate, Savannah Regensberger, join us to discuss GLP-1 medications, body composition, and the importance of nutrition and strength training. Savannah also shares her personal experience using a GLP-1 while managing endometriosis. In this episode, we discuss: • Personal experiences with endometriosis symptoms and the limits of existing research • Visceral fat, inflammation, and why body composition matters • Differences between GLP-1 medications • Protein, fiber, and preserving muscle during weight loss • Weight stigma and the misconception that medication is “cheating” • Long-term treatment, maintenance, and questions to bring to your doctor ⸻ Special thank you to our sponsor for this episode:  Saving Mothers: https://savingmothers.org/ ⸻ Stay Connected: Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe for more conversations on women’s health, including fertility, hormones, fibroids, PMOS, and reproductive health. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ⸻ CHAPTERS 00:00 GLP-1s beyond weight loss 00:34 Meet the guests 01:52 Savannah’s experience with endometriosis and GLP-1s 05:19 Body composition, visceral fat, and inflammation 09:00 Finding relief and returning to exercise 11:13 How GLP-1 medications differ 12:55 Access to care and monitoring treatment 15:22 Nutrition and preserving muscle 17:02 The “quick fix” myth and weight stigma 20:11 Relationship with food and eating disorders 21:38 Patient selection and safety questions 23:01 Pregnancy and preconception discussion 25:39 Endometriosis advocacy and patient questions 27:36 Why taking medication isn’t “cheating” 29:09 Do you have to stay on a GLP-1 forever? 32:42 Final thoughts

  2. Sep 4 ·  Video

    How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor | Fibroids, Treatment Options & Being Heard

    What happens when you know something is wrong with your body — but you don’t feel heard by your doctor? In this episode of Health Starts With Her, Dr. Tara Shirazian sits down with Jamie Hosman, Nurse Advocate at Hologic, and Holly Gorman, Nurse Practitioner at the Center for Fibroid Care at NYU Langone Health, for an important conversation about patient advocacy, fibroids, medical dismissal, and helping women understand their treatment options. They discuss why heavy bleeding and other fibroid symptoms are so often normalized, how a lack of education can prevent women from receiving the care they need, and why treatment should never feel like a one-size-fits-all decision. Together, they explore: • Why women often normalize heavy bleeding and fibroid symptoms? • What happens when patients feel dismissed or unheard? • The importance of understanding all of your fibroid treatment options • Medications and minimally invasive treatments for heavy bleeding and fibroids • Why shared decision-making matters? • How to prepare for a doctor’s appointment and ask better questions? • When it may be time to seek a second opinion? • What “watch and wait” really means for fibroids? • How education, community, and access can empower women to take control of their health The biggest takeaway: You know your body better than anyone else. Ask questions. Understand your options. And if you don’t feel heard, it’s okay to seek another opinion. There is power in knowing you are not alone. ⸻ Special thank you to Hologic for supporting this episode of Health Starts With Her. Connect with a Hologic Nurse Advocate - https://gynsurgicalsolutions.com/nurse-advocate/ ⸻ Stay Connected: Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe for more conversations on women’s health, including fertility, hormones, fibroids, PMOS, and reproductive health. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 Why Patient Advocacy Matters 01:30 Meet Jamie Hosman and Holly Gorman 03:51 The Most Common Fibroid Symptoms 05:00 Why Women Normalize Heavy Bleeding 06:30 When the Medical System Doesn’t Offer Enough Options 08:00 Why Women Aren’t Hearing About All Their Treatment Options 10:00 Doing Your Own Research and Asking Better Questions 11:00 How the Medical Community Can Improve Patient Access 13:00 Why the Emergency Room Is an Important Touchpoint 14:30 Understanding the Full Spectrum of Fibroid Treatment Options 15:30 Lifestyle, Diet and Vitamin D 16:30 Medications for Fibroid Symptoms and Heavy Bleeding 18:30 Tranexamic Acid (TXA) and Other Non-Surgical Options 20:00 RFA, Endometrial Ablation and Minimally Invasive Treatments 22:00 Trust, Surgery and Barriers to Care 23:30 “Why Didn’t My Doctor Tell Me About This?” 25:00 How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor 26:00 How to Prepare for a Medical Appointment 27:30 Why Women Feel Dismissed and Unheard 28:30 The Anger, Exhaustion and Despair Behind Medical Dismissal 29:30 How Education Can Give Patients Hope 31:15 What Does “Watch and Wait” Really Mean for Fibroids? 34:30 Other Ways to Advocate for Your Healthcare 35:30 How Telehealth Can Expand Access to Fibroid Care 37:00 What Every Woman Should Know About Advocating for Herself 38:00 When to Get a Second Opinion 38:30 The Power of Community and Knowing You’re Not Alone 40:00 Final Takeaway: Your Symptoms Matter

  3. Sep 4

    Lupita Nyong’o & Dr. Lauren Mims Open Up About Their Fibroids: Symptoms, Surgery & Treatment Options

    Fibroids affect millions of women, yet symptoms like heavy bleeding, painful periods, fatigue, anemia, and pelvic pain are still too often normalized or dismissed. In this powerful episode of Health Starts With Her, host Dr. Tara Shirazian, OBGYN and Gynecologic Surgeon, sits down with Academy Award-winning actress and author Lupita Nyong’o, recently seen in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and Dr. Lauren Mims, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at NYU, for an honest conversation about their personal experiences with uterine fibroids. Lupita shares how she spent years believing painful periods and cramping were simply “normal” — until worsening symptoms led to a fibroid diagnosis and surgery. Ten years later, when her fibroids returned, she began asking deeper questions about prevention, research, treatment, and why women are still left searching for answers. Lauren shares her own journey from severe fatigue and iron-deficiency anemia to multiple surgeries, recurring fibroids, and finally finding an approach to care that considered not just her diagnosis, but her quality of life. Together, they explore the questions so many women are asking: • What are the early signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids? • When are heavy periods, blood clots, fatigue, and anemia a sign that something is wrong? • Why are women’s pain and bleeding so often normalized or dismissed? • Why are Black women disproportionately impacted by fibroids? • Can fibroids be detected and treated earlier? • What fibroid treatment options exist beyond major surgery? • How do medications, myomectomy, radiofrequency ablation, and other treatments differ? • What role can lifestyle, stress, vitamin D, and ongoing monitoring play in fibroid care? • Why are second opinions and shared decision-making so important? This conversation is about more than fibroids. It’s about learning to listen to your body, challenging the idea that debilitating periods are “normal,” understanding your treatment options, and advocating for care that considers your entire life — not just your diagnosis. ⸻ Special thank you to our sponsors for this episode that are helping support conversations about women’s health: Hologic Learn more about Sonata here: https://gynsurgicalsolutions.com/know... Sumitomo Pharma: https://www.sumitomo-pharma.com/ https://www.uterinehealthguide.com/ Saving Mothers: https://savingmothers.org/ ⸻ Stay Connected: Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe for more conversations on women’s health, including fertility, hormones, fibroids, PMOS, and reproductive health. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 Why Women’s Pain and Fibroid Symptoms Are Dismissed 01:20 The First Signs and Symptoms of Fibroids 04:09 Lupita Nyong’o: Why I Thought Painful Periods Were Normal 08:29 When the Medical System Dismisses Women’s Pain 11:35 Lauren Mims’ Fibroid Diagnosis and Journey Through Surgery 17:40 Lupita Nyong’o on Her Fibroid Diagnosis and Search for Answers 21:14 The Emotional Toll of Living With Fibroids 22:24 Can Fibroids Be Prevented or Detected Earlier? 23:41 Lupita on Fibroid Recurrence and Taking Control of Her Health 27:01 Black Women, Stress and the “Strong Black Woman” Expectation 29:17 Why Fibroids Are a Chronic and Recurrent Disease 29:59 Fibroid Treatment Options Beyond Surgery 32:24 Lupita and Lauren Share Their Experiences With Medication 37:03 Radiofrequency Ablation for Fibroids Explained 41:17 Why Long-Term Fibroid Care Matters 42:23 How to Know When Your Period Is Not Normal 44:38 Know Your Options and Get a Second Opinion 45:54 The Power of Sisterhood, Community and Advocacy

  4. Sep 4 ·  Video

    Endometriosis: Pain, Healing, and Taking Your Power Back with Savannah Regensburger and Bai Ruskus

    Endometriosis and adenomyosis can affect every part of a woman’s life — from chronic pain, inflammation, and digestion to mental health, fertility, body image, and daily wellbeing. In this episode of Health Starts With Her, host Dr. Tara Shirazian sits down with Savannah Regensburger, clinical nutritionist, researcher, speaker, and Co-Founder of I Am Endometriosis, and Bai Ruskus, chef, best-selling author, activist, and Co-Founder of I Am Endometriosis, for an honest conversation about living with endometriosis, navigating medical dismissal, finding community, and using nutrition as a tool for support. Together, they share their personal journeys with painful periods, delayed diagnosis, medical gaslighting, adenomyosis, fibroids, mental health challenges, inflammation, and the emotional toll of trying to advocate for care in a system that often overlooks women’s pain. This conversation explores the questions so many women are asking: • What are the early signs of endometriosis? • Why are painful periods so often dismissed as “normal”? • How can endometriosis affect mental health? • What is the connection between endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and inflammation? • Why can diagnosis be validating — and also emotionally overwhelming? • How can nutrition support women living with endometriosis? • What does it mean to advocate for yourself in the medical system? • Why does community matter so much when living with a chronic condition? Endometriosis is complex, isolating, and often misunderstood — but women deserve answers, support, and care that sees the full picture. ⸻ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Special thank you to the organizations helping support conversations about women’s health: CooperSurgical: https://www.coopersurgical.com/ CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. Cerene Endometrial Cryotherapy: https://www.cerene.com/ ALTEVA RCM: https://www.altevarcm.com/ ALTEVA works side-by-side with physicians and healthcare groups to improve financial outcomes, reduce administrative burden, and create smarter revenue strategies in an increasingly difficult payer environment. Their mission is simple: support providers, protect patients, and help independent practices grow with confidence ⸻ Stay Connected: Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe for more conversations on women’s health, including fertility, hormones, fibroids, PCOS, and reproductive health. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ⸻ Chapters: 01:46 First Symptoms of Endometriosis 05:21 Painful Periods at a Young Age 09:57 Growing Up With Chronic Pain 14:37 Feeling Dismissed by the Medical System 16:41 Medical Trauma and Losing Trust 19:25 Why Medicine Is Slow to Change 22:29 Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis 26:20 The Emotional Weight of Diagnosis 26:55 Silent Endometriosis and Infertility 28:16 Advocacy, Education, and Patient Power 29:07 Endometriosis and Coexisting Conditions 29:43 Adenomyosis and Understanding Symptoms 32:26 Breakthrough Moments 35:20 Advice for Women Newly Diagnosed 37:37 Why Community Matters 38:27 Fibroids and Other Coexisting Conditions 40:33 Nutrition, Inflammation, and Endometriosis 42:24 Simplifying Food and Healing 44:35 Final Thoughts 44:50 Closing Message

  5. Sep 4 ·  Video

    Endometriosis: Symptoms, Misdiagnosis & Learning to Trust Your Body

    Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet so many live for years with pain, misdiagnosis, and symptoms that are dismissed or misunderstood. In this episode of Health Starts With Her, host Dr. Tara Shirazian sits down with Dr. Tamar Zelovich, Co-Founder & CEO of SymptoLab, and Christine, a strategist in packaged goods and one of Dr. Shirazian’s patients, to talk about the real impact of endometriosis. Together, they share their personal journeys with painful periods, IBS-like symptoms, fertility challenges, adenomyosis, surgery, chronic pain, and the emotional toll of searching for answers. This conversation explores the questions so many women are asking: • What are the symptoms of endometriosis? • Why is endometriosis so often misdiagnosed? • How can endometriosis affect fertility? • What is the connection between endometriosis, IBS, fibroids, and adenomyosis? • What treatment options exist beyond surgery? • How can women advocate for themselves when they feel dismissed? Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition, but women deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. This episode is a reminder to trust your body, keep asking questions, and know that you are not alone. Watch the full episode to learn more about endometriosis, diagnosis, treatment options, patient advocacy, and the importance of building a care team that listens. ⸻ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Special thank you to the organizations helping support conversations about women’s health: CooperSurgical: https://www.coopersurgical.com/ CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. Cerene Endometrial Cryotherapy: https://www.cerene.com/ ALTEVA RCM: ALTEVA works side-by-side with physicians and healthcare groups to improve financial outcomes, reduce administrative burden, and create smarter revenue strategies in an increasingly difficult payer environment. Their mission is simple: support providers, protect patients, and help independent practices grow with confidence ⸻ Stay Connected: Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe for more conversations on women’s health, including fertility, hormones, fibroids, PCOS, and reproductive health. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 Endometriosis: Living With Pain, Misdiagnosis & Searching for Answers 01:28 Christine’s Endometriosis Journey 04:16 Tamar’s Endometriosis Journey 06:03 How Endometriosis Impacts Daily Life 09:31 Feeling Dismissed by Doctors 13:09 Endometriosis as a Multi-System Disease 20:21 Getting Diagnosed With Endometriosis 23:07 Fibroids, Adenomyosis & Endometriosis 26:13 Medical Dismissal, Fertility & Finding the Right Care Team 30:05 Why Endometriosis Requires Long-Term Management 32:15 Treatment Options Beyond Surgery 33:37 Breakthrough Moments in Their Endometriosis Journeys 37:00 How SymptoLab Helps Track Symptoms 41:19 Advice for Women Managing Endometriosis 44:11 Hope, Research & the Future of Women’s Health 49:18 Final Thoughts on Endometriosis 49:49 Closing Message

  6. Sep 4 ·  Video

    Understanding IVF and It's Fertility Outcomes

    Fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, egg quality, male factor infertility, and blocked fallopian tubes can all play a role in fertility — but every IVF journey is deeply personal. In this episode of Health Starts With Her, we’re talking about IVF, fertility, and gynecologic disease — including the physical, emotional, and mental health realities many women face when trying to build their families. Host Dr. Tara Shirazian is joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, OBGYN and fertility specialist and author of The Lucky Egg, and Dr. Lauren Mims, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at NYU and one of Dr. Shirazian’s patients, who shares her personal IVF journey while navigating recurrent fibroids. Together, they discuss the questions so many women are asking: • What is IVF and how does it work? • Is IVF a guarantee? • How do fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis affect fertility? • Can IVF make gynecologic symptoms worse? • What should women know before starting IVF? • How can patients prepare for the emotional side of fertility treatment? • Why is community and support so important during the fertility journey? This conversation highlights why fertility care is not one-size-fits-all — and why women deserve clear information, compassionate care, and support throughout the entire process. Whether you’re considering IVF, currently going through fertility treatment, living with fibroids or endometriosis, or supporting someone on this journey, this episode is here to help you feel more informed, less alone, and empowered to ask the right questions.   Watch the full episode to learn more about IVF, fertility, gynecologic disease, and the importance of self-advocacy in women’s health. ______________________________________________ Stay Connected Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe to the channel for more conversations about women’s health, fibroids, reproductive health, hormones, and medical issues impacting women worldwide. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ______________________________________________ Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Saving Mothers savingmothers.org ______________________________________________ Topics Covered:  0:00 Intro 1:30 Why fertility is complicated 3:00 What is IVF? 3:40 Common IVF misconceptions 5:00 Why IVF can feel like a marathon 6:00 Preparing for the intensity of IVF 8:30 IVF, egg freezing, and gynecologic disease 9:00 Lauren’s fibroid and IVF journey 10:45 How fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis affect fertility 12:30 Can IVF make symptoms worse? 13:40 Balancing IVF with existing treatment plans 16:00 Understanding chronic recurrent gynecologic disease 18:20 Common causes of infertility 21:00 Are infertility rates increasing? 22:30 IVF success rates and expectations 24:00 Why every IVF journey is different 28:30 What Lauren wishes she knew before IVF 31:15 The problem with unsolicited fertility advice online 33:15 The emotional side of IVF and fertility treatment 37:40 How fertility specialists can support patients emotionally 40:45 What women should know before starting IVF 43:00 You are not alone 44:15 Final thoughts and closing message

  7. Sep 4 ·  Video

    In the Hot Seat with Nicolle Wallace: The Politics of Women’s Health, Reproductive Rights & More

    Women’s health has always been personal—but now, it’s also political. In this special "at-home" episode of Health Starts With Her, host Dr. Tara Shirazian sits down with journalist, political commentator, and host of The Best People, Nicolle Wallace, for an unfiltered conversation about the politics shaping women’s healthcare today.  From reproductive rights and IVF access to maternal mortality and menopause, this episode explores how policy, power, and misinformation are directly impacting the care women receive—and the choices they’re allowed to make. ⸻ Together, they unpack the questions millions of women are asking right now: • Why is women’s healthcare so politicized? • How has the Dobbs v. Jackson decision changed access to care? • What does “patient autonomy” actually mean—and who gets to decide? • How are IVF, fertility care, and pregnancy outcomes being affected? • Why are maternal mortality rates rising in the U.S.? • How do social media and misinformation shape the way women understand their bodies? This conversation also highlights the deeper, often unspoken realities—how shame, systemic bias, and lack of education continue to shape women’s health experiences, and why community, advocacy, and access to trusted medical care matter more than ever. ⸻ Stay Connected Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe for more conversations on women’s health, including fertility, hormones, fibroids, PCOS, and reproductive health. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 – Cold Open: Why women’s health is in crisis 00:35 – Introduction: Nicolle Wallace joins 01:30 – A personal story: emergency care & fertility 03:13 – Why women reach crisis points 05:00 – Access, privilege, and quality of care 06:55 – Knowing when your doctor is listening 07:32 – The internet: help vs. misinformation 09:17 – Shame and stigma in women’s health 12:18 – Power, agency, and politics 14:28 – Dobbs v. Jackson & impact on care 17:58 – Regional differences across the U.S. 20:27 – When healthcare becomes political 23:01 – IVF, fertility, and access 25:32 – Why this affects every woman 31:27 – Maternal mortality & global perspective 35:28 – Menopause, hormones, and misinformation 41:19 – HRT: what to know 46:35 – Wellness culture & information overload 49:59 – Community and what actually helps 52:15 – Outro

  8. Aug 11 ·  Video

    Perimenopause Explained: Symptoms, Hormones, and What No One Tells You

    Perimenopause can feel confusing, overwhelming, and often misunderstood— but you’re not alone. In this episode of Health Starts With Her, host Dr. Tara Shirazian sits down with Cheldin Barlatt, CEO of This Is It Network, and Mary Pierce, former professional tennis champion, to talk openly about their experiences navigating perimenopause. Together, they share what this stage of life really looks like—from the symptoms that caught them off guard to how they’re managing hormonal changes, advocating for themselves, and finding what works. If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms could be perimenopause, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: • What is perimenopause • Common perimenopause symptoms (and the ones no one talks about) • Hormonal changes and how they impact your body • How to manage symptoms and feel like yourself again • When to talk to a doctor • How to advocate for better care ______________________________________________ Stay Connected Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe to the channel for more conversations about women’s health, reproductive health, hormones, and medical issues impacting women worldwide. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ______________________________________________ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Special thank you to the organizations helping support conversations about women’s health: Cerene Endometrial Cryotherapy cerene.com Saving Mothers savingmothers.org Sumitomo Pharma sumitomo-pharma.com Stay connected with Health Starts With Her: Sign up for our newsletter: healthstartswithher.com Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction 00:47 – Meet Cheldin Barlatt Rumer & Mary Pierce 02:00 – Symptoms of perimenopause (what to look for) 06:35 – What is Perimenopause?  07:15 – Where you prepared for this period of life 15:30 – “Is this normal?” How to know it’s perimenopause 16:30 – Navigating symptom changes  19:30 – Navigating doctors  20:00 – Advocating for yourself 22:15 – Treatment options based on lifestyle and goals 31:30 – Treatments that work  42:50 – Advice for women entering this stage

  9. Aug 11 ·  Video

    Venus Williams Opens Up About Fibroids: Symptoms, Misdiagnosis & Self-Advocacy

    Venus Williams shares her personal journey with fibroids—opening up about the symptoms she didn’t recognize, the years of uncertainty, and how she ultimately learned to advocate for her own health. In this episode of Health Starts With Her, Venus sits down with Dr. Tara Shirazian to talk about the real experience of living with fibroids—from heavy, uncontrollable bleeding and pain to the frustration of not having clear answers. She reflects on how long it took to understand what was happening in her body—and why so many women are told their symptoms are “normal” when they’re not. This conversation is about more than fibroids. It’s about awareness, education, and the power of self-advocacy in women’s health. In this episode, we cover:  • What are early signs and symptoms of fibroids • What heavy bleeding and pain can actually mean • Why so many women go undiagnosed for years • The importance of understanding your body • How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms are normal or felt dismissed when seeking care, then this conversation is for you. Watch the full episode to learn more about fibroids, their symptoms, and the treatment options available to women today.  ______________________________________________ Stay Connected Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe to the channel for more conversations about women’s health, fibroids, reproductive health, hormones, and medical issues impacting women worldwide. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ______________________________________________ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Special thank you to the organizations helping support conversations about women’s health: Cerene Endometrial Cryotherapy cerene.com Saving Mothers savingmothers.org Sumitomo Pharma sumitomo-pharma.com

  10. Aug 11 ·  Video

    The Truth About Fibroids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options Every Woman Should Know

    Fibroids affect up to 80% of women, yet many women still don’t know what they are, what symptoms to look for, or what treatment options are available. In this episode of Health Starts With Her, we uncover the truth about fibroids — including symptoms, causes, and treatment options every woman should know. Host, Dr. Tara Shirazian is joined by Tanika Gray Valbrun, Founder of the White Dress Project, and Mary Pierce, Tennis Hall of Famer, who share their personal fibroid journeys and the challenges many women face when seeking answers and care. Together, we discuss the questions millions of women are searching for: • What are fibroids? • What symptoms do fibroids cause? • Can women get pregnant with fibroids? • Do fibroids need to be removed? • What treatment options exist besides hysterectomy? This conversation highlights why fibroid awareness, education, and patient advocacy are so important. Women deserve to understand their bodies and be empowered to make informed decisions about their health. Watch the full episode to learn more about fibroids, their symptoms, and the treatment options available to women today. ______________________________________________ Stay Connected Subscribe to our email newsletter so you never miss an episode: https://healthstartswithher.com Subscribe to the channel for more conversations about women’s health, fibroids, reproductive health, hormones, and medical issues impacting women worldwide. Follow us on Instagram: @drshirazian @healthstartswithher ______________________________________________ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Special thank you to the organizations helping support conversations about women’s health: Cerene Endometrial Cryotherapy cerene.com Saving Mothers savingmothers.org Sumitomo Pharma sumitomo-pharma.com Topics Covered  00:30 Introduction 01:52 Mary Pierce's fibroid symptoms  03:19 Tanika Gray Valbrun's fibroid symptoms 09:36 Tanika Gray Valbrun’s fibroid journey 15:02 Mary Pierce’s experience with fibroids 24:20 Treatment options for fibroids 25:48 Understanding hysterectomy and alternatives 42:04 Advocating for yourself in healthcare

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So many women feel overwhelmed when it comes to their health—and unsure of what information to trust. Health Starts With Her is an unfiltered, science-based talk show hosted by Dr. Tara Shirazian, created to help women cut through misinformation so they can feel more informed, confident, and in control of their health. This talk show is where we have the conversations that too many people shy away from with no sugarcoating or shame, just honest, science-based discussions to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered about women's health. 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Tara Shirazian
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Health Starts With Her
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