Latest news with #Nyong'o
The Advertiser
7 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."
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
Lupita Nyong'o opens up about a private health struggle
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has publicly shared that she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2014, the same year she won her Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave. The actress revealed that she underwent surgery to remove approximately 30 non-cancerous tumors, a procedure that she said left her physically and emotionally drained. In a new video released during Fibroid Awareness Month, Nyong'o described fibroids as benign growths that can cause symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and reproductive complications. She also spoke about the social and medical silence surrounding menstrual and reproductive health, calling for more open dialogue and less stigma. 'I was dismissed, confused, and alone,' she said, recounting how long it took to get a diagnosis and appropriate care. Nyong'o is now partnering with the Foundation for Women's Health to launch a new fibroid research grant. In addition, she announced plans to collaborate with US lawmakers on legislation aimed at improving fibroid research, funding, and treatment access, particularly for communities disproportionately affected. Fibroids impact up to 80% of Black women by age 50, according to health experts, yet receive limited funding and public attention. Nyong'o's disclosure adds a high-profile voice to a growing movement advocating for better understanding and care of this common condition.
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Lupita Nyong'o joins fight to fund fibroids research: 'I no longer want to remain silent'
Actress Lupita Nyong'o joined the Congressional Black Caucus to lobby for more funding, better treatments for uterine fibroids, a common gynecological condition WASHINGTON ‒ For more than a decade, actress Lupita Nyong'o has stayed quiet. The "Black Panther" star has long suffered from ‒ and declined to speak publicly about ‒ a medical condition called uterine fibroids. But on July 15 she told members of the Congressional Black Caucus through tears that the need for more federal research funding for the condition outweighs her own discomfort. "I no longer want to remain silent,'' she said. "That's why I want to share my personal story for the first time … so we can invest in this research and find early detection and treatment and solutions.' Treatment for the growths, which disproportionately affect Black women, has advanced so little that many women end up with a hysterectomy ‒ the surgical removal of their uterus, which leads to infertility and early menopause. Many also suffer symptoms such as heavy bleeding and disabling pain. Eight in 10 Black women and 7 in 10 white women will experience fibroids. "When we reach puberty, we're taught that periods mean pain and that pain is simply part of being a woman," , Nyong'o said in a July 15 Instagram post. Nyong'o's Instagram post garnered 252,000 likes and was shared nearly 10,000 times. "We need to stop treating this massive issue like a series of unfortunate coincidences," she said, calling for better screening and more research. Congressional Black Caucus members acknowledge that getting more funding will be difficult at a time of budget cuts, but they said said it's important to try. They said the health issue should garner bipartisan support for legislation they reintroduced July 15 because it affects so many women of every ethnicity. Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, introduced the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroids Research and Education Act named after the late congresswoman from Ohio who championed the legislation for years before her 2008 death. The bill would set aside $150 million over five years for disease research at the National Institutes of Health. It would also boost awareness and improve training of medical professionals in how to detect and treat the disease. '(We are in) a crisis of medical misinformation, confusion and self doubt,'' Clarke told the roundtable. 'It is a crisis of intentional neglect and limited resources.' Caucus members also introduced other bills to bring attention to uterine fibroids, improve early detection and treatment and expand data collection. Lawmakers and advocates have long complained about the lack of research into fibroids, and especially about their disproportionate impact on Black women. Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecologic condition in the United States, affecting up to 80% of Black women and nearly 70% of all women by age 50, said Sateria Venable, CEO & Founder of the Fibroid Foundation. 'It's far past time that we solve this public health crisis,'' Venable said. 'A threat I never saw coming' Lawmakers hope Nyong'o sharing her story and using her platform will elevate the pressing issue. The 42-year-old Academy award winning actress, has starred in movies such as "Black Panther," "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Us," "12 Years a Slave," "Quiet Place" and "Queen of Katwe." Nyong'o said that it was in 2014, the year she won the Oscar, that she also learned she had 30 fibroids. 'So while the word was celebrating my achievement with me, I was privately … contending with a threat to my reproductive system and a threat that I never saw coming,'' she said. Nyong'o said she had lots of questions for her doctor. What are fibroids? How did they happen? What could she have detected them? What are her treatment options? The answers and options, she said, were unsatisfying. 'The norm cannot be a hysterectomy,'' said Nyong'o, who announced a new partnership with the Foundation for Women's Health to award a $200,000 research grant. 'Transformation begins with understanding and understanding requires research. So let's start researching some female bodies.' Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, who also had fibroids and is a lead sponsor on legislation, said hosting the roundtable and introducing bills are key steps. "It's important that we normalize the conversation…,'' she said. "It is time to break the silence.'
New York Post
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Lupita Nyong'o reveals ‘massive' health issue that doctor said she could do ‘nothing' to prevent: ‘No more suffering in silence'
Oscar darling Lupita Nyong'o is stepping back into the spotlight — this time to highlight a condition so common yet so rarely discussed. In a raw, powerful Instagram post on July 15, the actress, 42, revealed a battle she's been quietly fighting for over a decade. 'In March 2014, I won an Academy Award,' she wrote, referring to her win for her supporting role in '12 Years a Slave.' Advertisement 5 In a powerful Instagram post on July 15, Lupita Nyong'o, 42, revealed a battle she's been quietly fighting for over a decade. REUTERS 'That same year, I discovered I had uterine fibroids.' Nyong'o went on to say she had up to 30 fibroids surgically removed. Advertisement She asked her doctor if there was anything she could do to prevent them from coming back. 'She said: 'You can't. It's only a matter of time … until they grow back again,'' she wrote. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow within or around the uterus — they range from pea- to melon-sized. 5 'We're struggling alone with something that affects most of us,' she wrote. 'No more struggling in silence!' Getty Images for Airbnb Advertisement 'We're struggling alone with something that affects most of us,' Nyong'o wrote. 'No more struggling in silence!' Though benign, fibroids can have a major impact. They may lead to heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding, pelvic and back pain, frequent urination, constipation, bloating and potential complications with fertility and pregnancy. Advertisement They're also widespread: 8 in 10 black women and 7 in 10 white women experience fibroids by the age of 50. 'We need to stop treating this massive issue like a series of unfortunate coincidences,' Nyong'o declared. 'We must reject the normalization of female pain. I envision a future with early detectors for teenagers, better screening protocols, robust prevention research and less invasive treatment for uterine fibroids.' 5 Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that within or around the uterus — they range from the size of a pea to a melon. Studio Romantic – What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids, made of muscle and fibrous tissue, are extremely common — especially during reproductive years. While they're not cancerous, they can still cause significant symptoms and complications for many women. There are four main types, depending on where they grow: Intramural: In the muscular wall of the uterus Subserosal: On the outside of the uterus Submucosal: Just under the lining of the uterus (can cause heavy bleeding) Pedunculated: Attached to the uterus by a stalk Advertisement Fibroids can be symptom-less or they can wreak havoc on a woman's quality of life. 5 Fibroids are extremely common, especially during reproductive years. While they're not cancerous, they can still cause significant symptoms and complications for many women. nenetus – Symptoms may include: Heavy or prolonged periods Severe menstrual cramps Pelvic pain or pressure Frequent urination or difficulty emptying bladder Constipation Back or leg pain Pain during sex Bloating or a feeling of fullness Enlarged abdomen or uterus Infertility or complications during pregnancy Risk factors Advertisement Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids and experience more severe symptoms. Most women are diagnosed between 30 and 50. Having a mother or sister with fibroids increases your risk. A diet heavy in red meat, obesity, earlier menstruation, vitamin D deficiency and no history of pregnancy puts you at greater risk. Treatment options Advertisement Treatment depends on the severity of symptoms, the size/location of fibroids, the woman's age and whether she wants to preserve fertility. Non-surgical options: Watchful waiting: For small or asymptomatic fibroids Medications: Hormonal birth control (pills, IUDs, shots): Helps with bleeding, not size GnRH agonists (e.g. Lupron): Temporarily shrink fibroids by stopping estrogen production — can cause menopause-like side effects Tranexamic acid: Reduces bleeding during periods NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen): Manage pain, not fibroid size 5 'We must reject the normalization of female pain. I envision a future with early detectors for teenagers, better screening protocols, robust prevention research and less invasive treatment for uterine fibroids,' Nyong'o The Met Museum/Vogue Advertisement Minimally-invasive procedures: Uterine artery embolization (UAE): Cuts off blood supply to fibroids to shrink them MRI-guided focused ultrasound (FUS): Uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to destroy fibroids Endometrial ablation: Destroys the lining of the uterus — not ideal for women who want to get pregnant Radiofrequency ablation: Uses heat via a small probe to shrink fibroids Myomectomy: Removes fibroids but preserves the uterus — ideal for women who want children. May be done laparoscopically, abdominally or hysteroscopically. Hysterectomy: Complete removal of the uterus — the only definitive cure for fibroids. May be recommended for severe symptoms or large fibroids in women who don't want to get pregnant. If you want to address your menstrual and hormonal health with traditional Chinese medicine, try a 15-minute virtual consultation with an acupuncturist and herbalist for Elix, a menstrual wellness brand. Can fibroids come back? Fibroids can recur after most treatments except hysterectomy. Recurrence is especially common in younger women and those with several fibroids.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lupita Nyong'o displaced by LA wildfires, but unsure if home is still standing
The fate of Lupita Nyong'o's home is still unknown in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles. The Oscar-winning actress revealed that her housing status is 'to be determined' since she's been unable to return to her West Coast residence in the weeks since the blazes engulfed the L.A. area last month. The fires, fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, forced over 180,000 people to be put under evacuation orders and claimed the lives of at least 29 people. 'I was displaced,' Nyong'o told Entertainment Weekly on the latest episode of 'The Awardist' podcast. 'I have not been able to return home, but I have received incredible support. And friends have come to my aid, and it has been a time of just — I'm completely humbled.' She said she knows her home is 'not completely gone,' but is unsure just how much damage was done. Nyong'o is currently promoting her newest film, 'The Wild Robot,' a postapocalyptic animated movie featuring a forest fire sequence. She says that given all the recent real-life devastation, she probably won't 'be able to process' that sequence for another 'five years.' Thousands of L.A. residents have lost their homes in the wildfires, for which officials are still attempting to determine a cause. The Eaton and Palisades fires, the most destructive of the blazes, have together destroyed over 16,000 structures, including multiple movie and TV landmarks.
