- Lydia Forson has opened up about her struggles with fibroids, which landed her in the emergency ward and almost took her life
- The actress shared her harrowing, life-threatening story as part of this year’s Fibroid Awareness Month
- She said she was afraid to share her story because of her fear of how it might play out in the media
Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has opened up about her ten-year battle with Firbroid as part of this year’s Firborid Awareness Month.
In three of the posts on X, the actress said she experienced severe pain throughout her trip but did not get tested due to her ignorance of the condition.
The award-winning actress said she was scared to share her story but has been overwhelmed by the love she has received since going public with her condition.
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Lydia Forson almost died
The research suggests that between 20 and 50 percent of women of reproductive age currently have fibroids, and up to 77 percent will develop fibroids at some point during their reproductive years.
Lydia Forson has revealed she lived with pain for ten years and didn’t seek help until a life-threatening episode. He said,
For years I was in severe pain, sometimes so paralyzed that I could not move. It wasn’t until I ended up in emergency mode and shut down that I realized something was wrong. And when the doctors did the test, they found out that I had fibroids.
The Ghanaian actress, who is known for her advocacy on public and women’s issues, found that initial medical appointments increased her fears about the condition until she sought a second opinion.
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“The first doctor gave me almost no hope. He even suggested I go out and find someone to have a baby with,” she remarked.
She used her journey to inspire women to be strong and learn from her victorious battle.
Lydia Forson laments Ghana’s rising cost of living
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Lydia Forson had complained about the rising cost of living in Ghana.
The actress wondered how many Ghanaians survived after she went to the market to buy some overpriced items.
Source: YEN.com.gh