Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Linsey Davis Breaks Silence on Her Years-Long Battle with Uterine Fibroids

Linsey Davis opens up about her fibroid diagnosis and treatment journey

Linsey Davis Spills the Tea on Her Uterine Fibroids Drama: A 13-Year Struggle, Multiple Surgeries, and a Shocking Decision

ABC News anchor Linsey Davis is speaking out for the first time about her long-buried secret: she's been living with uterine fibroids for over a decade. The 47-year-old journalist has finally broken her silence in an exclusive interview with People magazine, giving fans a glimpse into her grueling battle with the noncancerous growths.

It all began 13 years ago when Davis was first diagnosed with fibroids. "I suffered in silence," she revealed, admitting that she only confided in her gynecologist about the condition. Initially, her doctor described her case as mild, but warned that it could make it harder to conceive. Little did she know that this would be just the beginning of a 13-year saga.

The ABC News anchor says her upcoming hysterectomy is the 'best option' for her health

Davis met and fell in love with her husband, Paul Roberts, and they welcomed their adorable son, Ayden, in 2014. But during her pregnancy, doctors took note of the fibroid's growth alongside the fetus. "They said it was like a seesaw – the baby would win out," Davis recalled with a chuckle.

However, six years after giving birth, Davis started experiencing excruciating periods that left her feeling like she was six months pregnant again. The intense bleeding and bloating continued for two weeks straight, leaving her feeling drained and helpless. It wasn't until then that she was referred to a specialist who recommended a myomectomy – surgery to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus.

The surgery proved successful, with six fibroids removed and symptoms subsiding temporarily. But, in a shocking twist, 18 months later, Davis noticed a protrusion on her lower abdomen. A pelvic ultrasound confirmed the dreaded news: the fibroids had returned – this time in full force, with about 13 detected.

Davis hopes sharing her story will raise awareness about fibroids, which affect millions of women

Doctors presented three options for treatment: another myomectomy, uterine fibroid embolization, or a hysterectomy – removal of the uterus, which would be a permanent solution. Davis was torn between the two, but a recent incident at the Oscars pre-show proved to be the final straw.

During the live broadcast, speculation swirled online that Davis was pregnant due to her bloated appearance on camera. "At that point, I was just in a state of mind like, I just wanna get rid of them," she confessed. The incident was the catalyst for her decision to undergo a hysterectomy – a choice that would eliminate the monthly symptoms caused by fibroids once and for all.

The surgery is scheduled for August 15, and Davis has made it clear that she's done with motherhood. "I don't plan on having more children," she stated firmly. But what she does hope to achieve is raising awareness about uterine fibroids – a condition that affects over 80% of Black women and approximately 70% of all women by age 50.

Davis now wants to share her experience with others, so they don't have to suffer in silence like she did for so long. "I feel like it's a healthier approach to talk openly about this," she said. In an upcoming interview with gynecologist Dr. Soyini Hawkins, singer Tamar Braxton, and former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast member Cynthia Bailey – all of whom have also battled fibroids – Davis hopes to create a support system for women who are struggling with the condition.

As fans continue to tune in to her story, one thing is clear: Linsey Davis's decision to speak out about her uterine fibroids has sparked a much-needed conversation about a topic often shrouded in secrecy. Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy drama as it unfolds!