Lydia Forson, a celebrated Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer, has shared her decade-long struggle with fibroids in a heartfelt post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to mark Fibroid Awareness Month.
The ‘Scorned’ star opened up about the often overlooked pain many women endure, encouraging them to seek medical help. “July is Fibroid Awareness Month. To the women living in constant pain, undergoing multiple surgeries, facing questions about children or being mistaken for being pregnant due to fibroids, you’re not alone,” Forson wrote. “I endured pain for 10 years before getting help.”
Forson recounted the intense pain and fear she experienced over the years. “Today, I am grateful that I no longer live in such pain, grateful that no one will find me paralyzed on a bathroom floor, grateful that I no longer need emergency care, and even more grateful to be alive to share my story when some aren’t.”
Her story, she says, is more complex than what she has shared publicly. Yet, she hopes it will inspire other women to take proactive steps regarding their health.
“My story is more complicated than I’ve shared, and this is just a summary. But to any woman reading this, I hope you’re inspired to run tests, ask questions about your body, and not feel alone with the challenges you face.”
Forson’s openness about her health challenges is a significant step in raising awareness about fibroids, a condition affecting many women globally but often surrounded by silence and stigma. Her message is clear: women should not suffer in silence but instead seek the medical attention and support they need.
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