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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"

Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"

Summary

Porsha Williams shared that she had an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors found 21 uterine fibroids, including one as large as a cantaloupe. She had been dealing with fibroids since her late 20s and initially thought her symptoms were due to perimenopause.

Key Facts

  • Porsha Williams underwent a partial hysterectomy, which means part of her uterus was surgically removed.
  • Doctors found 21 uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in the uterus, with one the size of a cantaloupe.
  • She had a previous procedure called uterine fibroid embolization aimed at shrinking the fibroids without removing the uterus.
  • Williams experienced symptoms like a long menstrual cycle, migraines, and fatigue before the surgery.
  • She initially thought her symptoms were related to perimenopause, the transition before menopause.
  • Williams discussed this health emergency during an interview on "CBS Mornings" with Gayle King.
  • She is known for her work on reality TV, including "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" and "Traitors."
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