Tool kit
Useful tools to help you on your fibroids journey
It's useful for you and your GP to see your symptoms tracked over time. This can help recognise patterns and hight light issues.
Our basic symptom tracker is a simple spreadsheet that you can modify as you need and update daily.
Needing support to manage pain, flooding, exhaustion, or flare-ups at work is not unreasonable.
We know that engaging with your employer can feel daunting and we want to try and make it as stress free as possible for you. This letter template is designed to be customised to your needs and guide you to following procedures in an optimal way.
Most GPs are familiar with writing supporting letters for workplace adjustments and flexible working requests. This is a free template to make a request to your GP.
Needing support to manage pain, flooding, exhaustion, or flare-ups at work is not unreasonable. The goal of this letter isn’t to “prove” you’re struggling. It’s simply to help explain what’s happening and support practical adjustments that make work more manageable.
If you’ve reached this stage, it’s likely you’ve already tried the informal route. If you haven’t yet downloaded our guide to requesting flexible working conditions, we recommend you do now - it outlines the process and what to expect.
We know how daunting and personal this can be, you are doing a great thing advocating for yourself and we hope it leads to easier working conditions for you.
This letter template is designed to be customised to your needs and guide you to following procedures in an optimal way.
Description
Written by Dr Michelle Griffin a respected obstetrician and gynaecologist, fibroids is a book that explains everything you need to know about the condition.
With expertise, reassurance and clarity Dr Michelle Griffin guides you through:
- What fibroids are and why your symptoms matter
- How to talk to your GP (with practical checklists)
- How to choose the right treatment for you
- How to take control of your care and advocate for yourself
Whether you've just been diagnosed, have been living with fibroids for years, or are concerned about unexplained symptoms, this is the clear, expert guidance you need.
Why we love this book
- Clinical expertise
- Patient advocate and campaigner
- Easy to read and understand
Description
Written by Tanika Gray Valbrun, the founder of the White Dress Project, a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to fibroids patients and raising awareness about fibroids, and Dr. Soyini Hawkins, a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon and women's health advocate, From Fibroids to Freedom covers the emotional, mental and financial burden of fibroids.
This heartfelt book talks about pushing through debilitating period pain, the loss of miscarriage, and broken relationships. It also provides a practical guide to managing fibroids and choosing treatment options.
Whether you are newly diagnosed and feeling overwhelmed or actively undergoing treatment, this book is your essential companion.
Why we love this book
- Lived experience
- Expert clinical guidance
- Easy to read and understand
Description
Written by Dr Liz Murray, who has first hand experience of terrible period pain, heavy periods and endometriosis - this book is a heartfelt, compassionate and helpful guide to spot early signs, understand your hormones, navigate diagnosis, treatment, fertility challenges, menopause and relationships.
In this book you will finally feel understood. Not Just a Painful Period is a lifeline for anyone who's ever been told their painful or heavy periods normal.
Inside you'll discover the 5 key markers of an unhealthy period and a clear explanation of the different clinically recognised disorders related to pain, bleeding and mood. It then explains in detail Endometriosis, Fibroids, PCOS and Adenomyosis.
Why we love this book
- Lived experience + clinical expertise
- Patient advocate and campaigner
- Easy to read
