Personal Introduction

My name is Evelyn. I am 45 years old, and I live in Lapaz, Accra. I am humbly asking for your kindness and support.

When I First Noticed Symptoms

It began roughly two years ago, around September 2023, when I first felt something was wrong. My abdomen began to swell: my belly looked extended, and when I touched my abdomen I could feel it was hard. As months passed, I started to notice that simply standing for 30–45 minutes for example when working at my “provision store” and “indomie joint” or doing chores caused a heavy, aching pain in my lower abdomen and lower back. My periods became unpredictable, sometimes heavy and prolonged. Recently, I realized I was no longer just gaining weight but becoming “distended” in my midsection. I felt worried, confused, and increasingly uncomfortable in my body.

My Diagnosis Journey

In September 2023 at the Erama Medical Center in Sakumono, I made the bold decision to see the doctor. An abdominopelvic scan confirmed what I feared: I had multiple uterine fibroids (myoma). The diagnosis came after months of increasing discomfort and uncertainty. My doctor explained that these growths were causing the swelling, the pain, and the other symptoms I had been living with.

I also attended three different free screening events which diagnosed me with uterine fibroids.

How the Fibroid Has Affected My Life

• On my health: The pain, especially at night, has made it hard to rest. My abdomen often feels heavy and uncomfortable. Simple tasks like standing for a while, walking, or sitting for too long leave me feeling exhausted and in pain.
• On my work and daily life: I am a trader. On good days I can manage my business, but on many others, when the pain or abdominal discomfort is strong I feel weak, less energetic, and unable to carry the items I need to. My work depends on me being strong and active, but this condition has made daily work unpredictable and tiring.
• On my self-image and emotional well-being: My belly has grown distended; I feel self-conscious and shy. Sometimes people pass comments such as “Oh, you look pregnant, congratulations! ” even though I have never been married. These comments break my heart. I have dreams of starting a family, having children. But now I fear that this condition might take away that hope. I feel sad, ashamed, and I worry that maybe I will never have the chance to become a mother.

The chronic pain, the swelling, the uncertainty, they weigh on my spirit.

Treatment Efforts So Far

Because I lacked the means to afford proper surgery, I turned to traditional medicine and local healers. I tried various herbal concoctions and remedies hoping for relief, hoping the swelling would go down. But there was no improvement.

I have also worried about what surgery might mean: the risk of losing my uterus, possible regrowth based on the information I get from the media and from some healthcare facilities, and the heavy cost. These fears, my limited financial resources, have altogether prevented me from getting the help I so desperately need.

Why I Am Applying for This Surgery Sponsorship

This sponsorship means more to me than just removal of fibroids. It represents hope, the hope of healing, of reclaiming my body, and of restoring my dignity. More than that: the chance to conceive a child and become a mother; a dream I’ve carried in my heart for many years. Getting this surgery would give me a renewed chance to live without constant pain, without shame, without fear. It would give me back my hope.

With your help, I could finally regain my health, my confidence, and the possibility of starting a family.

Message to Other Women

To all women reading this: please take your health seriously. Do not wait until the pain, the swelling, or the fear becomes unbearable. Go for regular screenings. Early detection can save your body, your fertility, your future.

If you are struggling with fibroids, or suspect you might be, you are not alone. Never lose hope. No matter your age or background, there is help, and there are people willing to fight for you. I believe God and good hearts like yours can make a way when we feel helpless. Please, stand with me in this time of need and let us reclaim our health, our dignity, and our hope together.

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