Singer Irene Ntale opens up about fibroid surgery

What the report says

Sqoop Uganda reports that Ugandan singer Irene Ntale has publicly disclosed that she recently had surgery to remove 30 uterine fibroids, describing the experience as a health struggle she had previously kept private. According to the outlet, Ntale shared the update on social media while reacting to an influencer’s post about living with fibroids, and used the moment to encourage women facing similar reproductive health challenges.

The singer said she was a little over four weeks into recovery after the operation, which she described as involving a vertical incision. Sqoop reported that Ntale underwent an open abdominal myomectomy, a procedure used to remove fibroids while leaving the uterus in place. The article says the surgery was performed in Uganda in June and that Ntale indicated her recovery was going well, though she described the first week after the procedure as especially painful because of post-operative gas discomfort.

Fibroids are generally non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus. They may cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination or fertility-related complications, though some people have no symptoms. Sqoop said Ntale’s disclosure drew supportive responses from fans and fellow entertainers, and prompted wider social media discussion about women’s reproductive health.

The development matters because public figures speaking about such conditions can help reduce stigma around gynecological care and encourage more open conversations. This summary is based on Sqoop Uganda’s report and general medical context about fibroids.