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Time of India
4 days ago
- 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.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- 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."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lupita Nyong'o reveals uterine fibroids diagnosis
The Wild Robot star Lupita Nyong'o has opened up about being diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lupita Nyong'o opens up on uterine fibroids diagnosis - 'I asked my doctor if...'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o got candid about her health and shared struggles with uterine fibroids, non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus, reported E! News. "In March 2014, I won an Academy Award. 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." "When we reach puberty, we're taught periods mean pain" The ace 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," said Lupita. "We're struggling alone with something that affects us most," reported E! News. She continued, "We need to stop treating this massive issue like a series of unfortunate coincidences. We must reject the normalisation of female pain." "I envision a future of early education for teenagers, better screening protocols" She added that she is currently working with U.S. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible MBA by SRM—Apply Now! SRM Online Apply Now Undo congresswomen to introduce a package of bills that will "expand research funding, increase early detection and interventions for uterine fibroids, study the causes of uterine cancer, and increase public awareness," according to E! News. "I envision a future of early education for teenagers, better screening protocols, robust prevention research, and less invasive treatments for uterine fibroids," she wrote. "Let's study women's health and prioritise this chronic condition that has never been comprehensively examined." Lupita added, "We deserve better. It's time to demand it. Silence serves no one!," reported E! News. Uterine fibroids can develop in all women of reproductive age. While many uterine fibroids don't have any symptoms, complications can arise and cause heavy and painful periods, pelvis pressure, urination problems, infertility and pregnancy loss, as per the outlet. After her post, many showed their support. "This is such important info to share," Halle Berry wrote, with Amber Ruffin adding, "Next time I see you, I'll tell you a truly bonkers fibroids story," reported E! News.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Lupita Nyong'o reveals uterine fibroids diagnosis
Lupita Nyong'o has revealed her uterine fibroids diagnosis after "suffering in silence" for more than a decade. The 42-year-old actor was diagnosed with the illness - which sees non-cancerous growths developing in or around the uterus - 11 years ago, and she has opened up in a bid to encourage more people to talk about women's health issues. She wrote on Instagram over a series of photos: "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.' " She explained that uterine fibroids "can range from the size of a pea to as large as a melon", and "can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and anaemia, pelvic pain, frequent urination, and complications with pregnancy". One of the slides on The Wild Robot star's post noted that while some women "have no symptoms at all", others will "experience debilitating effects". Nyong'o pointed out how people "speak so little" of the health issue, despite fibroids affecting eight out of 10 Black women, and seven out of 10 white women. "I started talking about my experience privately, and I realised so many women are going through this," she wrote. "We're struggling alone with something that affects us most. No more suffering in silence! "We must reject the normalisation of female pain." Lupita Nyong'o has revealed her uterine fibroids diagnosis after "suffering in silence" for more than a decade. The 42-year-old actor was diagnosed with the illness - which sees non-cancerous growths developing in or around the uterus - 11 years ago, and she has opened up in a bid to encourage more people to talk about women's health issues. She wrote on Instagram over a series of photos: "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.' " She explained that uterine fibroids "can range from the size of a pea to as large as a melon", and "can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and anaemia, pelvic pain, frequent urination, and complications with pregnancy". One of the slides on The Wild Robot star's post noted that while some women "have no symptoms at all", others will "experience debilitating effects". Nyong'o pointed out how people "speak so little" of the health issue, despite fibroids affecting eight out of 10 Black women, and seven out of 10 white women. "I started talking about my experience privately, and I realised so many women are going through this," she wrote. "We're struggling alone with something that affects us most. No more suffering in silence! "We must reject the normalisation of female pain." Lupita Nyong'o has revealed her uterine fibroids diagnosis after "suffering in silence" for more than a decade. The 42-year-old actor was diagnosed with the illness - which sees non-cancerous growths developing in or around the uterus - 11 years ago, and she has opened up in a bid to encourage more people to talk about women's health issues. She wrote on Instagram over a series of photos: "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.' " She explained that uterine fibroids "can range from the size of a pea to as large as a melon", and "can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and anaemia, pelvic pain, frequent urination, and complications with pregnancy". One of the slides on The Wild Robot star's post noted that while some women "have no symptoms at all", others will "experience debilitating effects". Nyong'o pointed out how people "speak so little" of the health issue, despite fibroids affecting eight out of 10 Black women, and seven out of 10 white women. "I started talking about my experience privately, and I realised so many women are going through this," she wrote. "We're struggling alone with something that affects us most. No more suffering in silence! "We must reject the normalisation of female pain." Lupita Nyong'o has revealed her uterine fibroids diagnosis after "suffering in silence" for more than a decade. The 42-year-old actor was diagnosed with the illness - which sees non-cancerous growths developing in or around the uterus - 11 years ago, and she has opened up in a bid to encourage more people to talk about women's health issues. She wrote on Instagram over a series of photos: "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.' " She explained that uterine fibroids "can range from the size of a pea to as large as a melon", and "can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and anaemia, pelvic pain, frequent urination, and complications with pregnancy". One of the slides on The Wild Robot star's post noted that while some women "have no symptoms at all", others will "experience debilitating effects". Nyong'o pointed out how people "speak so little" of the health issue, despite fibroids affecting eight out of 10 Black women, and seven out of 10 white women. "I started talking about my experience privately, and I realised so many women are going through this," she wrote. "We're struggling alone with something that affects us most. No more suffering in silence! "We must reject the normalisation of female pain."
