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ABC News Hosts Roundtable on Fibroids with Linsey Davis, Cynthia Bailey, and Tamar Braxton 

September 08,2025

Recently on ABC News, a roundtable conversation took place featuring anchor Linsey Davis, model and actress Cynthia Bailey, and singer Tamar Braxton, who each shared their personal experiences living with uterine fibroids. The discussion also included gynecologist Dr. Soyini Hawkins, who provided medical expertise on the condition. 

The women spoke candidly about how fibroids have affected their health and daily lives, from painful cycles and extreme fatigue to bloating and emotional strain. 

Conversations like these are an important step in building awareness around fibroids, especially as public figures speak about their health journeys. By bringing together voices from media, music, and medicine, this dialogue helped spotlight a condition that affects up to 80% of women by age 50. 

To read the full story on ABC News, click here. 

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