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Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Charities call for 'vital changes' as Lupita Nyong'o details decade-long health battle
Lupita Nyong'o speaks out about her uterine fibroids, urging women to not stay silent, whilst charities are calling for significant changes on women's reproductive health Lupita Nyong'o candidly shared the details of her decade-long journey with uterine fibroids since her diagnosis in March 2014. The US actor said she had been secretly battling the condition, which are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb, for a decade. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Lupita, 42, said she was "speaking up" about her story. Along with a series of snaps, she said she hoped her experience would "resonate with anyone else who has ever felt dismissed, confused or alone". "And I hope to seek answers for the far too many women dealing with uterine fibroids (80% of Black women and 70% of white women by age 50!). We deserve better. It's time to demand it. Silence serves no one," she wrote. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths developing in and around the womb. Statistics show that 2 in 3 women, most commonly between the ages of 30-50, will get a fibroid in their lifetime. 80% of Black women and 70% of white women by the age of 50 will get a fibroid. The symptoms of the fibroids vary from; heavy menstrual bleeding and anaemia, pelvic pain, pregnancy complications and frequent urination, whilst others may not have any symptoms. Women's health charity, Wellbeing of Women, revealed how "fantastic" it was for Lupita to have spoken out about her uterine fibroids as their Just a Period campaign has called for urgent change in this area. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. "We want to see an end to the shame, stigma and silence around heavy bleeding and pain," Marianne Sladowsky, head of communications and campaigns said. "[We want] more education for young people so that girls are able to know when they need to seek help for their periods, better education for GPs to end the dismissal that many women encounter when they seek help and more money to fund women's health research so that we are better able to diagnose and treat women's health problems." When asked about the state of women's health, head of communications at Endometriosis UK, Faye Farthing, said women's health has been "under-prioritised and under-funded for too long". "It's time the tide changed to ensure that everyone experiencing symptoms of a menstrual health condition receives the right care at the right time," she told The Mirror. "Without vital changes to education, health and employment - those with the disease [endometriosis] will continue to suffer. We hope that this [UK] Government prioritises women's health and ensures that there is the necessary funding, capacity and resources to meet the needs of patients so that everyone gets access to the right care at the right time." Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Lupita Nyong'o reveals uterine fibroid battle
The Oscar winner shared details of her longtime struggle with the chronic condition in a candid Instagram post, and explained she learned of her diagnosis more than a decade ago. 'In March 2014, I won an Academy Award. That same year, I discovered I had uterine fibroids.'"30 fibroids. I had surgery to remove them. I asked my doctor if I could do anything to prevent them from recurring. She said: 'You can't. It's only a matter of time until they grow again'.' Lupita went on to explain that fibroids are "non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus" but that while they might be far from rare…
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Lupita on uterine fibroids diagnosis
uterine fibroids Academy Award Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o got candid about her health and shared struggles with, non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus, reported E! News.'In March 2014, I won an. That same year, I discovered that I had uterine fibroids,' Lupita wrote in her Instagram post, adding, '30 fibroids. I had surgery to remove them. I asked my doctor if there was anything I could do to prevent them from recurring. She said: 'You can't. It's only a matter of time until they grow again.'The star shared that she did not realise the condition affected so many women until she started discussing her experience 'privately' with her inner circle. 'When we reach puberty, we're taught periods mean pain, and that pain is simply part of being a woman. We're struggling alone with something that affects us most,' she said. She continued, 'We must reject the normalisation of female pain.'
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Lupita Nyong'o reveals uterine fibroid battle
The Oscar winner shared details of her longtime struggle with the chronic condition in a candid Instagram post, and explained she learned of her diagnosis more than a decade ago. 'In March 2014, I won an Academy Award. That same year, I discovered I had uterine fibroids.'"30 fibroids. I had surgery to remove them. I asked my doctor if I could do anything to prevent them from recurring. She said: 'You can't. It's only a matter of time until they grow again'.' Lupita went on to explain that fibroids are "non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus" but that while they might be far from rare…
Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Lupita Nyong'o reveals secret decade-long health battle in candid post
A Quiet Place: Day One actor Lupita Nyong'o opened up about her decade-long health battle in a new candid post shared on social media Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o said, "Silence serves no one", as she candidly opened up about being diagnosed with chronic uterine fibroids. The Us actor said she had been secretly battling the condition, which are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb, for a decade According to the NHS website, many women are unaware they have fibroids because they do not have any symptoms. Those who do have symptoms could experience heavy/painful periods, abdominal pain, lower back pain, a frequent need to pee, constipation and discomfort during sex. In some rare cases, further complications caused by fibroids can affect pregnancy READ MORE: 'Life changing' 48p-a-day supplement that gets rid of fatigue and leaves tummy 'flatter' In a new post shared on her Instagram page, Lupita, 42, said she was "speaking up" about her story. Along with a series of snaps, she said she hoped her experience would 'resonate with anyone else who has ever felt dismissed, confused or alone'. "And I hope to seek answers for the far too many women dealing with uterine fibroids (80% of Black women and 70% of white women by age 50!). We deserve better. It's time to demand it. Silence serves no one," she wrote. The star added: "1. Today, I joined Congresswomen @repshontel, @repyvetteclarke, @repbonnie, @reprobinkelly and Senators @sen_alsobrooks and @senlbr in Washington DC to introduce a package of uterine fibroid Congressional bills. These bills would expand research funding, increase early detection and interventions for uterine fibroids, study the causes of uterine cancer, and increase public awareness. "2. In partnership with the Foundation for Women's Health, I'm launching the FWH x Lupita Nyong'o Uterine Fibroid Research Grant. @foundationwomenshealth will seek research proposals to develop minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments for uterine fibroids to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for the 15 million patients suffering from this chronic condition in the U.S. alone." The first photo was taken of her at the Oscars in 2014 when she won an award. She said she learned of her uterine fibroids that very same year. She had surgery to remove 30 fibroids and asked her doctor whether there's anything she could do to prevent them from recurring. Her doctor told her: "You can't. It's only a matter of time until they grown again." The star went on to share symptoms of fibroids, reminding readers that some people have no symptoms at all. Lupita added: "8 out of 10 Black women and 7 out of 10 white women will experience fibroids. Yet we speak so little of them." "When we reach puberty, we're taught that periods mean pain, and that pain is simply part of being a woman. I started talking about my experience privately, and I realised so many women are going through this. We're struggling alone with something that affects most of us. No more suffering in silence!" the A Quiet Place: Day One actor added. Lupita said people have to stop treating the condition as a 'series of unfortunate coincidences' as she told followers: "We must reject the normalisation of female pain. I envision a future with early education for teenagers, better screening protocols, robust prevention research, and less invasive treatments for uterine fibroids." After opening up about her work to better the future for women's health, friends took to the comment section to praise the star. Kerry Washington posted: "Brava Lupita. This is so brave and so beautiful," while Nigerian actress Ini Edo said: "The untold woes of womanhood … Be encouraged sis." Catwoman icon Halle Berry added: "This is such important info to share ! Thank you my friend." Gabrielle Union wrote: "Thank you for sharing this and helping so many of us suffering in silence! Love you mama," and Jessica Alba commented: "You are so brave for sharing -we absolutely need more funding for women's health."
