Porsha Williams Shares Health Battle with Uterine Fibroids

Porsha Williams Opens Up About Her Health Struggles

For over ten years, reality TV star Porsha Williams has shared various aspects of her life with fans. This includes her journey with fertility issues and coping with divorce. Recently, she disclosed a private health concern during an interview with Gayle King, co-anchor of “CBS Mornings.” Williams revealed that earlier this year she underwent an emergency partial hysterectomy due to 21 uterine fibroids, one of which was as large as a cantaloupe.

Unexpected Diagnosis

“It all happened so fast. I didn’t fully process it until I woke up in the hospital bed,” Williams stated during her exclusive “CBS Mornings” interview. Known for her appearances on season four of “Traitors” and “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip,” Williams has faced fibroid issues since her late 20s. She had previously undergone uterine fibroid embolization, a procedure intended to reduce fibroids without affecting the uterus, and thought they were resolved.

“I had symptoms but, being 45 years old, I assumed it might be perimenopause,” she said, describing persistent menstrual cycles, migraines, and fatigue.

Impact on Fertility

The fibroids initially surfaced when Williams ventured into childbearing and experienced fertility problems. She recounted, “I had never really heard of them or considered them until a doctor discovered a fibroid during pregnancy checkups. More testing revealed a significant fibroid.” The doctor advised that the fibroid could degenerate during pregnancy, but by the fourth month, it surpassed the baby’s size, resulting in a miscarriage. Nonetheless, in 2019, Williams gave birth to a healthy daughter, Pilar.

Seeking Medical Guidance

Williams, reflecting on postpartum life, mentioned feeling content after her divorce and the birth of her daughter. However, during a friend’s fertility appointment, she opted to undergo a quick examination. “The doctor fell silent during the exam, and on the screen were black and circular patterns. I thought, ‘Not again. Not again,’” she recalled. Upon referral to a fertility specialist who expressed shock at the fibroid count, Williams was sent for an MRI and underwent surgery in May 2026.

Advocating for Women’s Health

Williams shares her experience to prompt women to advocate for themselves. “Self-diagnosis isn’t enough. Many aspects require professional checks for women’s health. If I’d seen someone like me discuss fibroids, it would’ve triggered more awareness,” she remarked. She emphasized the importance of women requesting necessary screenings when they suspect health concerns.