*Linsey Davis, a prominent face on “ABC News Live Prime” and “World News Tonight,” has revealed her struggle with uterine fibroids, shedding light on a condition that affects up to 80% of women by age 50.
In a candid discussion with singer Tamar Braxton and reality star Cynthia Bailey, both of whom have faced similar challenges, Davis aims to spark greater awareness, ABC News reports “I feel like if there is an 80% instance in anyone’s health, it should be a priority,” she emphasized, highlighting the need for research and education.
Fibroids, which are typically non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus, impact many women. The Office of Women’s Health states that 20% to 80% of women will develop them at some point. Symptoms vary but tend to peak in a woman’s 30s and 40s, and often include heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, anemia, and potential pregnancy complications. The condition disproportionately affects Black women, who are three times more likely to experience fibroids than white women, per the National Library of Medicine.
Davis shared how fibroids caused severe bloating, leading to public speculation about pregnancy during her Oscars coverage in March. “It was such an embarrassing moment … but it is a pouch that, you know, happens,” she recalled.
Bailey echoed Davis’ experience, noting, “I stayed on the celebrity baby bump alert. Like I was always giving, I was pregnant with imaginary children because of my fibroids.” Bailey, now an ambassador for USA Fibroid Centers, described the exhaustion and emotional toll, saying, “Not only does it affect you, it affects your family, it affects everybody that’s around you, your kids, everyone.”
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Davis, a mother to a young son, chose a hysterectomy after years of battling fibroid-related pain, fatigue, and lifestyle disruptions. “I guess I just want to be final. You just want to be finished,” she said, reflecting on her decision to end the ordeal.
By sharing her story, Davis hopes to empower women to seek help and address the physical and emotional burdens of fibroids.
Watch the clip below.
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