Actress Lydia Forson recounts her struggles with fibroids

Celebrated Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has opened up about her decade-long battle with fibroids, sharing her emotional journey and the relief she found after undergoing surgery. 

The 'Perfect Picture' star highlighted the importance of awareness and support for women facing similar health issues.

Forson, known for her candid and empowering voice, chose Fibroid Awareness Month to share her ordeal. In heartfelt posts on X, she recounted the years of pain and the impact fibroids had on her life.

"July is Fibroid Awareness Month. To the women who’ve had to live in constant pain, multiple surgeries, questions about children, if you’re pregnant because of how you look, or the fear that you never will; you’re not alone. I lived in pain for 10 years before I got help," Forson wrote.

Her post resonated with many, as she vividly described the physical and emotional toll of living with fibroids. Forson expressed gratitude for her recovery and emphasized the importance of seeking medical help.

"Today I’m grateful that I don’t have to live in so much pain, grateful that no one else will find me on a bathroom floor too paralyzed to move. Grateful that I don’t have to be rushed into an emergency and even more grateful that I’m alive to share my story when some aren’t," she shared.

Fibroid Awareness Month, observed every July, aims to increase public knowledge about uterine fibroids, a common yet often overlooked health issue. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus, affecting millions of women worldwide. Symptoms can range from heavy menstrual bleeding and severe pain to fertility issues, significantly impacting women's quality of life.

Forson's advocacy during this month is a powerful reminder of the need for early diagnosis and treatment. Her message to women is clear: seek medical advice, understand your body, and know that you are not alone in your struggles.

"My story is a lot more complicated than I’ve shared, and this is just a summary. But to any woman reading this, I do hope you’re inspired to run tests, ask questions about your body, and also not feel so alone with the things you have to live with," Forson concluded.

Through her openness, Lydia Forson continues to inspire and support countless women, encouraging them to prioritize their health and seek the help they need.

Read the entire post below;

July is Fibroid Awareness Month

To the women who’ve had to live in constant pain, multiple surgeries, questions about children, if you’re pregnant because of how you look, or the fear that you never will ; you’re not alone. 

I lived in pain for 10 years before I got help.

So many women have stories they can’t share, because of how painful it is; but I’m happy for the brave ones who do.

You give courage to many women and educate even more. 

For some of us, we were completely ignorant until our diagnosis.

For years I was in severe pain, sometimes so paralyzing I couldn’t move. 

It wasn’t until I ended up in emergency and blanked out, that I knew something was wrong. 

And when doctors ran the test, they discovered I had fibroids.

The worst part of this journey was not the surgery, thankfully I had great doctors who took fantastic care of me.

It was in the fear of the unknown; the first doctor almost gave me no hope at all. 

Suggesting even that I go out and find anyone to have a baby with. ( long story)

But when I met the right doctors, they gave me such a sense of relief, told me hard truths without scaring me, and gave me the courage I needed to have my surgery.

Today I’m grateful that I don’t have to live in so much pain, grateful that no one else will find me on a bathroom floor too paralyzed to move. 

Grateful that I don’t have to be rushed into emergency and even more grateful that I’m alive  to share my story, when some aren’t.

My story is a lot more complicated than I’ve shared, and this is just a summary.But to any woman reading this, I do hope you’re inspired to run tests, ask questions about your body, and also not feel so alone with the things you have to live with.

*****And more than anything, vet your doctors!! 

Not everyone has the emotional intelligence and sensitivity to for these issues.