Sharon Stone Has Fibroid Removed After Wrong Diagnosis, Treatment

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Sharon Stone Has Fibroid Removed After Wrong Diagnosis, Treatment

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Actress Sharon Stone, known for her roles in Basic Instinct and Casino, opens up about getting diagnosed with uterine fibroids after multiple misdiagnoses and procedures. She encourages women to self-advocate and not be afraid to get a second opinion when it comes to their health.*

Another misdiagnosis

Extreme pain and multiple misdiagnoses led Sharon Stone to open up about her fibroids’ journey and encourage women to advocate for their health. 

The actress revealed on Instagram that she recently had “another misdiagnosis and incorrect procedure” for her pain. She shared that she received two epidurals, and after her pain did not improve, she sought a second opinion. She eventually learned that  “a large fibroid tumor” was the true cause of her discomfort.

She went on to encourage her fans to always advocate for their health and not allow their concerns to be dismissed. “Ladies in particular: don’t get blown off,” she said. “GET A SECOND OPINION. It could save your life.”

According to Stone, she is having the fibroid surgically removed and will “be down for 4-6 weeks for full recovery…It’s all good.”

How to know if you have fibroids

Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in or on the muscular tissue of the uterine wall. It’s estimated that up to 80% of women will have fibroids at some point in their lives, and most fibroids develop during a woman’s 40s or early 50s. 

While not everyone experiences fibroids in the same way, common symptoms include:

  • heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
  • pelvic, lower back, or leg pain
  • frequent urination
  • pain during sex
  • bloating 
  • constipation

If you think you may have fibroids, speak with your doctor. Fibroids are typically detectable during a routine pelvic exam, but your doctor may also suggest an ultrasound or MRI to better understand what is going on.

Treatment options

If you are experiencing symptoms and are diagnosed with fibroids, your doctor may suggest medication or surgery depending on your specific situation and future goals. 

Fibroid medications such as hormones can ease pain and heavy bleeding, and may even help fibroids shrink, but they are not a cure. Surgical removal of fibroids is a common choice but does not prevent new fibroids from forming. 

For most women, fibroids shrink naturally after menopause, when estrogen levels subside. Prior to menopause, hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the entire uterus, is the only way to prevent future uterine growth. Speak with your doctor to determine which option is right for you.

*Weg, A. (2022, November 2). Sharon Stone, 64, Opens Up About Finding a ‘Large Fibroid Tumor’ After Misdiagnosis. Prevention. https://www.prevention.com/health/a41845995/sharon-stone-reveals-large-fibroid-tumor-after-misdiagnosis/