Hannah Brown Shares Health Update After Uterus Surgery

Former Bachelorette star Hannah Brown has shared a detailed health update following her uterus surgery, revealing that the procedure addressed a condition that had been causing significant pain and disrupting her daily life for months.

Brown, 30, underwent a laparoscopic procedure to remove uterine fibroids — non-cancerous growths that affect up to 80% of women by age 50, according to the National Institutes of Health. While many fibroids are asymptomatic, others can cause severe menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination, and complications during pregnancy.

In a social media post, Brown described the relief of finally having a diagnosis after months of symptoms that were initially dismissed or minimized by healthcare providers. "I knew something was wrong," she wrote. "I kept being told it was just stress, just normal period pain, just something I had to live with. It wasn't until I pushed for an ultrasound that we found the fibroids."

Her experience highlights a persistent problem in women's healthcare: conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis are frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed, with women waiting an average of 7-10 years for a correct diagnosis for endometriosis alone.

What This Means For You: If you're a woman experiencing chronic pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, or other symptoms that feel abnormal, Hannah Brown's story is a reminder to advocate for yourself. Request specific tests — an ultrasound or MRI can detect fibroids and other structural issues that a physical exam cannot. If your doctor dismisses your symptoms, seek a second opinion. And if you're a man with women in your life, understand that these conditions are common, painful, and often overlooked — being an informed advocate matters. For context on the scale: approximately 26 million American women have fibroids, and the condition is the leading reason for hysterectomy in the United States.