A prospective study of hair dyes and uterine leiomyomata incidence in the study of environment, lifestyle, and fibroids.

Summary: Did you know that what you put on your hair might affect your body? A recent study looked at 868 young Black women to see if using hair dye is linked to uterine fibroids. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can cause pain and bleeding. The researchers found that women who used hair dye, especially temporary color rinses, had a slightly higher chance of developing fibroids. While more research is needed, this is an important clue for women's health!