Julia is a 43-year-old woman from Kenya who is dealing with a painful case of uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths on the uterus which cause severe abdominal pain, prolonged menstruation, and anemia.
“If not treated, the fibroids will continue to grow,” our medical partners at African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) explain, “increasing the swelling of Julia’s lower abdomen causing her discomfort and pain and this growth will also affect other body organs.”
Julia is a widow with two children and she works as a casual laborer to provide for her family and cover their basic needs. However, Julia has been suffering from this condition for two years now, and her condition is growing worse.
“My husband, who was the bread winner, died. I have been doing my best to at least feed my family and take our children to school. However, this sickness is hindering me from that responsibility. I pray that I get well soon so that my children will not suffer,” says Julia.
With your support, treatment is just around the corner for Julia. She needs a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), which AMHF is prepared to perform for her. “We expect after a TAH, Julia will be relieved from the pain and swelling. She will recover fully and be able to work and raise her children,” shares our partner. Let’s do it!
