Irene Ntale opens up about fibroid surgery
Ugandan singer Irene Ntale has shared her recovery journey after undergoing surgery to remove 30 uterine fibroids. She is using her platform to discuss her health and address public pressure regarding her desire to start a family.
Why it matters
Public figures sharing personal health struggles helps destigmatize reproductive health conditions like fibroids.
Singer Irene Ntale has candidly shared her recent health journey, revealing that she underwent surgery to remove multiple uterine fibroids.
The revelation came after Ntale responded to a social media post by an influencer who was discussing her own experience with fibroids, a condition that affects millions of women worldwide.
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths made of muscle and fibrous tissue that develop in or around the uterus and can cause symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and fertility complications.
Ntale disclosed that she underwent an open abdominal myomectomy in June, a procedure performed through a vertical incision to remove the fibroids while preserving the uterus. She revealed that doctors successfully removed 30 fibroids during the operation.
Providing an update on her recovery, the "Sembera" singer said the surgery was carried out in Uganda and that she is steadily regaining her strength and has gradually resumed work.
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