bloomshorts Lupita Nyong’o’s Brave Revelation
Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o has publicly shared her decade-long struggle with uterine fibroids, urging an end to the silence surrounding women’s health issues. Diagnosed in 2014, the same year she won an Oscar, Nyong’o’s story sheds light on a condition affecting millions yet rarely discussed.
The Impact of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids, benign growths in or around the uterus, can cause severe symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain, or sometimes none at all. Nyong’o highlighted the condition’s prevalence, especially among Black women, and the need for open conversation and better healthcare solutions.
Advocacy and Action
Nyong’o is collaborating with U.S. lawmakers to introduce legislation aimed at improving fibroid research and treatment. She also announced a research grant to fund innovative treatments, marking a significant step toward change during Fibroid Awareness Month.
