“FIGHTING FIBROID”: Book X-raying 19 Years Experience of Author, Ready For Launch In February
A must read memoir of an author, Adebisi Adetunji, where she shared her 19 Years experience and battle with fibroids is set to hit the public space.
The book titled “Fighting Fibroid” was written to share the author’s story in a bid to help any woman who needs to make an informed decision about the best treatment option for her fibroids and allay her fears particularly if she must undergo a hysterectomy procedure.
Newsarena.ng reports that the short and easy-to-read book which is the second book written after the author’s sold out “UNDAUNTED”, will be launched virtually on the 9th of February, 2024.
The author, Adebisi Adetunji in a shared post with newsarena.ng said “In this memoir, Adebisi shares details of her search for solution as her fibroids multiplied and began to impede on her wellbeing, family, and work life. After consulting with her gynaecologists, she is faced with the tough choice of undergoing a hysterectomy.”
“In this book, she speaks about steps taken to prepare herself physically, psychologically, and emotionally. She chronicles her pre- and post-surgery hospital experience.”
While inviting members of the public to join the virtual launching by filling a Google Form via – https://forms.gle/jC5GXqFDdB1pQTFJ7 Mrs Adetunji said interested members of the public can pre-order on Selar in Naira via https://selar.co/555331, And Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRQQB9JB
“About a year and half ago, I had to personally take time off work to deal with the 19year old fibroids I had lived with. My menstrual flow became even more heavy, and I was using a pack of 7 sanitary pads per day during my monthly flow. I would rush home from work to avoid the embarrassment of blood-stained cloth.
“Afraid, scared, unsure, I visited my gynecologist several times, researched my options, read other women’s stories of their battle with fibroids online. Finally, I took a bold step to doing a hysterectomy.
“Out of that pain and post-surgery recovery period I wrote my book, ‘Fighting Fibroid’. I literarily penned down the account while recovery from the surgery and it was no mean feat. These were days I could barely walk or eat much but I needed to keep writing so I don’t forget the details. I am glad I pushed myself with the help of God to keep at it through the gloomy and tough days of my healing period.
“In this short and easy-to-read book, I share my story to help any woman who needs to make an informed decision about the best treatment option for her fibroids and allay her fears particularly if she must undergo a hysterectomy procedure. You will also read about what men need to know to be better prepared to support their partner through the process as my husband shares his own journey through the experience in a chapter of the book. A bonus chapter is an interview with my Consultant Gynecologist who speaks about the diagnosis of fibroids, management, and treatment options.
“Book Bio”
“A lot of women will have fibroids in their lifetime, and it is particularly common among black women. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow on the smooth surface of the uterus. No one can really say the actual cause of fibroids. It is found in women of reproductive age group because the hormones that is responsible for a woman’s menstrual cycle is also what feeds fibroids to grow.
“Although Fibroids are noncancerous as it grows it can cause a woman to experience an array of serious symptoms such as heavy flow during mensuration, anemia, low back pain, increased abdominal enlargement, pain during sex, frequency in urination, and may cause infertility if obstructing the fallopian tube.
“Anyone who picks the book will have a glimpse of what to expect in the theatre, post-operation healing process, life after a hysterectomy, sex after surgery and dealing with menopausal symptoms together as a couple.
“You will also read about what men need to know to be better prepared to support their partner through the process as Adebisi’s husband shares his own journey through the experience in a chapter of the book. A bonus chapter is an interview with a Consultant Gynecologist who speaks about the diagnosis of fibroids, management, and treatment options for women.
