Episode 115

Published July 29, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Soyini Hawkins, a board-certified gynecologist and co-founder of the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia, shares her expertise and personal journey with fibroids. As a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, she specializes in treating and removing fibroids as part of women's overall health and fertility journeys. 

This conversation also covers:

• Symptoms, hormonal influences, and treatment options for fibroids
• The importance of early diagnosis and self-advocacy
• How lifestyle changes and minimally invasive surgeries can help to manage fibroids
• Hawkins’ guidance to women navigating fibroids
• The need for a comprehensive approach to women's health, integrating both conventional and holistic methods to improve patient outcomes

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Fibroids and Women's Health
01:56 Understanding Fibroids: Causes and Symptoms
05:41 Hormonal Influences on Fibroid Development
10:59 Diagnosis and Detection of Fibroids
14:56 Lifestyle Modifications and Management Strategies
22:51 Fibroids and Fertility: What Women Should Know
34:02 Minimally Invasive Surgery: Innovations in Treatment
41:11 Empowering Women: Advocacy and Awareness

About our speaker

Dr. Soyini Hawkins is a board-certified gynecologist and fellowship-trained specialist in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She is the co-founder and medical director of the “Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia”, where she treats fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic pain, and abnormal bleeding using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques. A dedicated advocate, she draws from her personal experience to empower women through education, outreach, and media. 

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Hawkins and the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia, and follow her on Instagram @soyinihawkinsmd!

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