Overview
- Lupita Nyong’o said doctors have identified more than 50 uterine fibroids, including one roughly the size of an orange.
- She previously underwent a myomectomy in 2014 that removed 23 fibroids, and experts note recurrence is common unless the uterus is removed.
- Nyong’o said she is not ready to pursue another invasive surgery because of risks to reproductive organs and difficult trade-offs.
- On Feb. 25 she partnered with the Foundation for Women’s Health to roll out the #MakeFibroidsCount campaign and a research grant for minimally and non‑invasive treatments.
- Coverage highlights that fibroids are widespread and often more severe for Black women, and Nyong’o says speaking out is reducing stigma and building community.