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Lupita Nyong'o Fights Fibroids Crisis
25 Feb
Summary
- Lupita Nyong'o launched Make Fibroids Count to address uterine fibroids.
- She committed $200,000 to research for less invasive treatments.
- Fibroids affect millions, costing billions, yet research funding is low.
Actress Lupita Nyong'o has initiated a national awareness campaign called Make Fibroids Count, targeting uterine fibroids as a significant public health issue. In 2014, Nyong'o was diagnosed with 30 uterine fibroids, a condition she privately managed for over a decade before publicly addressing it. Her campaign, in partnership with the Foundation for Women's Health, seeks to drive better and less invasive treatment options.
The initiative includes a $200,000 grant for researchers to develop innovative therapies, aiming to bridge the gap between awareness and clinical progress. Fibroids are common, affecting a large percentage of women by age 50, with Black women experiencing higher rates and more severe symptoms. The condition costs the US healthcare system approximately $6 billion annually, despite lagging research funding.
Make Fibroids Count encourages women to monitor their symptoms, seek thorough evaluations, and advocate for expanded treatment choices. Nyong'o has also supported federal legislation, such as the U FIGHT Act, aimed at increasing research and improving care access. The campaign highlights the cultural and medical stakes, pushing for fibroids to be recognized as an urgent health concern rather than a routine burden.
