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Lupita Nyong'o Reveals She Has Over 50 Fibroids, Faces Tough Surgery Choice

Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o has revealed she is currently living with over 50 uterine fibroids, diagnosed 11 years ago. She previously had 23 fibroids surgically removed and now faces the same difficult choice between invasive surgery or living with chronic pain. Nyong'o expressed that she is not ready to decide on surgery due to its significant threat to her reproductive organs and future family plans. The actress also shared how speaking openly about her condition helped her overcome initial shame and fear, connecting her with a supportive community of women.

Key Points: Lupita Nyong'o Opens Up About 50+ Uterine Fibroids Diagnosis

  • Diagnosed with fibroids 11 years ago
  • Previously had 23 removed
  • Now has over 50, largest is orange-sized
  • Fears surgery's threat to reproduction
  • Found community and empowerment by speaking out
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Lupita Nyong'o talks about dealing with over 50 fibroids

Hollywood star Lupita Nyong'o shares her 11-year battle with over 50 uterine fibroids, the pain, and the difficult decision about invasive surgery.

"I'm not ready to make that decision. It's quite invasive... and it's a big threat to our reproductive organs. - Lupita Nyong'o"

Los Angeles, Feb 26

Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o has opened up about her "over 50" uterine fibroids. The 42-year-old actress was first diagnosed with the condition, which sees non-cancerous growths developing in or around the uterus and can cause symptoms including long and heavy periods, and pain in the pelvis, back, and leg, 11 years ago.

She admitted things are worse this time around, with few treatment options available, reports 'Female First UK'.

Speaking on Today, she said, "The first time I got the fibroids taken out, they took out 23. And this time, I've been informed two years ago that I have over 50. And I'm being faced with the same options. Surgery or live with the pain".

The actress is "not ready" to decide whether to have the fibroids surgically removed because of the "big threat" to any future family plans.

She said, "I'm not ready to make that decision. It's quite invasive... and it's a big threat to our reproductive organs".

As per 'Female First UK', not only does she have dozens of fibroids, some of them are very large. Lupita said, "When you have fibroids, doctors usually use fruit to explain to you what size your fibroids are. So your fibroid could be the size of a grape. My biggest fibroid is the size of an orange".

The '12 Years a Slave' actress recalled feeling "shame" and fear when she was first diagnosed with fibroids, but she's found "community" since opening up about her condition.

She said, "I felt shame. What did I do to cause them? And I felt very alone and quite scared for my reproductive health. I'm excited right now because speaking up has really empowered me. I've found a community".

"I've locked arms with women who have been fighting this fight for a long time. There's a lot of power in speaking up. I spoke up and the amount of support I got hearing women say 'me too' and share their stories made me feel less alone and it's honestly what has bolstered me to do the work that I do now", she added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Over 50 fibroids and the size of an orange? That sounds incredibly painful. It's a stark reminder that health issues don't discriminate based on fame or wealth. Wishing her strength.
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Shreya B
My mother had fibroids and had to undergo a hysterectomy. The decision was so difficult for her. I'm glad Lupita is taking her time and finding a community. No woman should feel alone in this. #WomensHealthMatters
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Aman W
Respectfully, while her story is important, I wish our own Bollywood actresses would speak this openly about health struggles. It would help normalize these conversations for millions of Indian women.
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Meera T
The part about feeling shame really hit home. So many of us are conditioned to think health problems are our fault. Speaking up is the first step to breaking the stigma. Thank you, Lupita.
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David E
As a husband, this article is an eye-opener. Men need to be more aware and supportive of the silent battles women often fight with their health. It's not just "women's issues."

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