Marsai Martin is sending a message to the younger generation after revealing that she recently had surgery to remove a large cyst that had been bothering her for over four years.
“If you missed my live, long story short, I had surgery for my large ovarian cyst that gave me constant pain for 4+ years,” the 18-year-old actress wrote. “I really don’t remember any of this sh*t because of the anesthesia, lol. But I will say that I am very grateful to have family and educators by my side in support of this process.”
“The only reason I am sharing this is so I can hopefully spread awareness and share my experience to the young women out there that may be going through the same thing or have difficult menstrual cycles. You are never alone. Listen to your body. It always shows you signs. Health is wealth,” the “Black-ish” actress continued.
Martin also gave fans an update on her health 10 days post-surgery.
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“Thank y’all for all the love,” she began. “The procedure was 10 days ago and I’m now feeling fine. I also appreciate the stories from folks that have been through the same thing! But I’m back and I’m betta,” she wrote in an Instagram story while getting her makeup done.
This isn’t the first time Martin has opened up about her personal life. In 2019, the producer shared her battle with depression in an Instagram post.
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Earlier this year, Martin also discussed the importance of taking care of your body and knowing when you need help.
“Well, what I learned is the only way to truly get help with an issue is to make folks aware when you need help,” Martin told Ebony Magazine in May. “I try to remember that sometimes when I keep things to myself I won’t get an outside perspective that may help me realize things are that bad or help.”
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What are ovarian cysts?
According to the Mayo Clinic, ovarian cysts are sacs, usually filled with fluid, in an ovary or on its surface. Ovarian cysts are
