Venus Williams’ 30-Year Fibroid Battle: How Doctors Dismissed Pain That Affects 80% of Black Women

Tennis legend Venus Williams endured nearly three decades of severe pain, vomiting, and extreme bleeding due to uterine fibroids while doctors repeatedly dismissed her symptoms as “normal.” The 45-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion recently revealed this hidden health struggle that severely impacted both her career and daily life. “I’m sharing now because I was outraged that I didn’t know this was possible. I didn’t know what was wrong with me,” Williams said in a July 2025 interview. “No one should have to go through this.” Despite being an elite athlete with access to top medical care, Williams faced the same … Continue reading Venus Williams’ 30-Year Fibroid Battle: How Doctors Dismissed Pain That Affects 80% of Black Women