Uterine fibroids are among the most commongynecologicalconditions people with a uterus can experience.
And by talking about uterine fibroids celebrities are helping to raise awareness.
Shes since spoken about her experience dealing with fibroids in the 1980s.
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There are other options out there for women.
It is important to investigate them.
Her gynecologist diagnosed her with fibroids after finding two softball-sized growths.
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You know whats crazy?
The amount of people I knew who had fibroids!
Theres like a billion of us and no one said a frigging word!
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I knew almost nothing about fibroids when I got them, which is odd because its so common.
To remove the fibroids, Ruffin elected to have a hysterectomy.
I have always wanted a hysterectomy.
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Ive known since time began that I did not want children.
Cynthia Bailey
Real Housewives of Atlantastar Cynthia Bailey discovered she had fibroidsduring her pregnancy in 2000.
Initially, her only symptom was heavy bleeding during her period, which she felt was manageable.
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But her fibroid symptoms including pelvic pain and pressure, painful sex, and frequent urinationprogressively got worse.
She also had symptoms of anemia, including non-food cravings for things like ice and chalk.
I feel like the light came back on inside of me, Bailey said.
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If I could tell Black women anything, it would be: Listen to your body.
She eventually got pregnant through IVF but fibroids made her delivery extremely risky.
FKA Twigs
In 2020, singerFKA Twigsopened up about her epic ordeal with fibroids.
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Sara Bareilles
SingerSara Bareillesshared that she had surgery to remove a fibroid tumor in 2016.
I will continue to mend and hopefully return with more patience and compassion and knowledge ofGame of Thrones.
Bethenny Frankel
FormerReal HousewivesstarBethenny Frankelhas also spoken out about her journey with fibroids.
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I was scared."
Eve
In 2021, rapper Eve shared her experience with fibroids on an episode ofThe Talk.
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stoneopened up about her fibroid misdiagnosis in 2022.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Honoree Sharon Stone speaks onstage during An Unforgettable Evening at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on March 16, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for WCRF)
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Macaela MacKenzieis a writer and editor specializing in wellness.
Shes the author ofMoney, Power, Respect: How Women in Sports Are Shaping the Future of Feminism.
