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Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About Fibroids Returning, Doubling 12 Years After Surgery

Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that her <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/fibroids">fibroids</a> have returned after undergoing surgery in 2014 -- now doubling up to 50, raising awareness about the often-overlooked health condition in women.

Speaking at the Today show, the Oscar-winning star Nyong’o said that she was first diagnosed with fibroids, a noncancerous tumor -- about 30 in number -- in 2014. 

The growths made of muscle and tissue were removed with myomectomy, the fibroid-removal surgery.

However, the fibroids came back after over a decade, with the largest being the size of an orange, Nyong’o said. 

She noted that the doubled-up fibroids are causing her more pain, while her treatment options remain largely the same. 

“The first time I got the fibroids taken out, they took out 23,” she said on the show. “And this time, I’ve been informed two years ago that I have over 50.” 

“And I’m being faced with the same options,” she added. “Surgery or live with the pain.” 

Even as she is contemplating her treatment options, the A Quiet Place: Day One star opened up about feeling left alone and scared for her reproductive health during the initial phase.

She is now speaking out and connecting with other women suffering like her. Nyong’o is also advocating and raising money for scientists to research less invasive and non-invasive treatment methods for fibroids.

I was told that fibroids were something women live with. In refuse to accept that. Millions of women are suffering in silence, and we deserve better answers, better care and better options," Nyong’o wrote in a post on Instagram.  

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that form inside or on the uterus. They are very common, affecting an estimated 40 to 80 percent of people with a uterus between the ages of 30 and 50.

In some cases, fibroids do not cause any noticeable symptoms, which means many people may not realize they have them. However, when symptoms are present, they often include:

<ul><li>Heavy menstrual bleeding or painful periods </li><li>Longer or more frequent periods </li><li>Pelvic pressure or pain </li><li>Frequent urination or trouble urinating </li><li>Growing stomach area </li><li>Constipation </li><li>Pain in the stomach area or lower back, or pain during sex</li></ul>

Obesity and a higher body mass index (BMI) are the most common risk factors that can increase the chances of developing fibroids. Others include family history, not having children, early onset of menstruation (getting your period at a young age), and late age of menopause.

<h2>How To Treat Fibroids? Can They Recur? </h2>

There are several tests that can be done to confirm fibroids and determine their size and location. 

These tests can include ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy. 

Myomectomy is a commonly used surgical procedure to remove fibroids. There are several types of myomectomy, and they are used depending on the location of the fibroids, their size, and number. 

The types of myomectomy procedures include hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, laparotomy, hysterectomy, uterine fibroid embolization, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). 

Even after a successful myomectomy, new fibroids can still develop. The recurrence risk is more common among young adults (under age 40) with many fibroids. The risk is less among people near menopause or with few fibroids. 

<ul><li>Pelvic pain that doesn't go away </li><li>Heavy or painful periods that limit what you can do </li><li>Spotting or bleeding between periods </li><li>Trouble emptying your bladder </li><li>Ongoing tiredness and weakness, which can be symptoms of anemia, meaning a low level of red blood cells.</li></ul>

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Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that her fibroids have returned after undergoing surgery in 2014 -- now doubling up to 50, raising awareness about the often-overlooked health condition in women.  Speaking at the Today show, the Oscar-winning star Nyong’o said that she was first diagnosed with fibroids, a noncancerous tumor -- about 30 in number -- in 2014.  The growths made of muscle and tissue were removed with myomectomy, the fibroid-removal surgery.  However, the fibroids came back after over a decade, with the largest being the size of an orange, Nyong’o said. She noted that the doubled-up fibroids are causing her more pain, while her treatment options remain largely the same.  “The first time I got the fibroids taken out, they took out 23,” she said on the show. “And this time, I’ve been informed two years ago that I have over 50.”  “And I’m being faced with the same options,” she added. “Surgery or live with the pain.”  Even as she is contemplating her treatment options, the A Quiet Place: Day One star opened up about feeling left alone and scared for her reproductive health during the initial phase. She is now speaking out and connecting with other women suffering like her. Nyong’o is also advocating and raising money for scientists to research less invasive and non-invasive treatment methods for fibroids.I was told that fibroids were something women live with. In refuse to accept that. Millions of women are suffering in silence, and we deserve better answers, better care and better options," Nyong’o wrote in a post on Instagram.   What Are Fibroids  Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that form inside or on the uterus. They are very common, affecting an estimated 40 to 80 percent of people with a uterus between the ages of 30 and 50.In some cases, fibroids do not cause any noticeable symptoms, which means many people may not realize they have them. However, when symptoms are present, they often include: Heavy menstrual bleeding or painful periods Longer or more frequent periods Pelvic pressure or pain Frequent urination or trouble urinating Growing stomach area Constipation Pain in the stomach area or lower back, or pain during sexObesity and a higher body mass index (BMI) are the most common risk factors that can increase the chances of developing fibroids. Others include family history, not having children, early onset of menstruation (getting your period at a young age), and late age of menopause.  How To Treat Fibroids? Can They Recur?  There are several tests that can be done to confirm fibroids and determine their size and location.  These tests can include ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy.  Myomectomy is a commonly used surgical procedure to remove fibroids. There are several types of myomectomy, and they are used depending on the location of the fibroids, their size, and number.  The types of myomectomy procedures include hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, laparotomy, hysterectomy, uterine fibroid embolization, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA).  Even after a successful myomectomy, new fibroids can still develop. The recurrence risk is more common among young adults (under age 40) with many fibroids. The risk is less among people near menopause or with few fibroids. Visit your doctor if you have: Pelvic pain that doesn't go away Heavy or painful periods that limit what you can do Spotting or bleeding between periods Trouble emptying your bladder Ongoing tiredness and weakness, which can be symptoms of anemia, meaning a low level of red blood cells.