Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong'o speaks out about "suffering in silence" with uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids is a condition where noncancerous growths develop in the uterus. Symptoms can include heavy or painful periods, abdominal pain and back pain.

Experts detail the symptoms of the painful condition and talk about the types of treatment patients can receive.

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is sharing about her experience of being diagnosed with uterine fibroids, using the opportunity as a call to action on Capitol Hill.