Talk About ‘U’ Host Kym Lee-King Shares Fibroid Journey on NBC4

For years, Kym Lee-King lived with a secret that nearly cost her everything. It is a story of "silent suffering" shared by millions of women, but today, the Prince George's County resident is ensuring that silence is finally broken.

Recently featured on NBC4 Washington, Lee-King is using her personal battle with uterine fibroids to spearhead a health awareness campaign across the region. As a dedicated advocate and ambassador for USA Fibroid Centers, she is transforming a harrowing medical emergency into a platform for education and legislative change.

A Life-Threatening Wake-Up Call

The journey began in 2014 with a diagnosis that Lee-King initially pushed aside. Like many women, she admitted that embarrassment and a lack of public dialogue around reproductive health led her to ignore her symptoms for three years.

That delay culminated in a terrifying crisis. Lee-King recounted the moment her husband discovered her during an episode of profuse, uncontrollable bleeding—a common but dangerous symptom of advanced fibroids. By the time she sought medical intervention, the fibroids had grown from the size of peas to the size of melons.

“I suffered in silence, and I don’t want any other woman to feel they have to do the same,” Lee-King said. “Shame shouldn’t stand in the way of your health.”

Beyond the Diagnosis

While her story is personal, the statistics are universal. Uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths that can cause debilitating pain and heavy bleeding—affect nearly 80 percent of women before they reach age 50.

To combat this, Lee-King has become a familiar face for those seeking answers. She hosts the monthly digital series " Talk About ‘U’," a supportive platform where women can learn about symptoms, modern diagnosis techniques, and non-surgical treatment options in a conversational, jargon-free environment.

The Fight for Workplace Protection

Lee-King’s advocacy has now reached the halls of local government. She is a vocal proponent of initiatives, such as those proposed by Prince George’s County Councilwoman Wala Blegay, that seek to protect women in the workplace.

The proposed legislation would allow employees to request time off for severe symptoms and mandate staff education to reduce the stigma that often forces women to hide their health struggles from employers. For Lee-King, workplace protection is a vital step toward ensuring women no longer have to choose between their livelihoods and their health.

A Path Forward

Through her partnership with USA Fibroid Centers and her monthly broadcast, Lee-King remains a dedicated voice for women. She continues to push for a future where vascular and reproductive health are prioritized and discussed openly.

“We have to change the narrative,” Lee-King says. “If we talk about it, we can treat it. No woman should have to wait for an emergency to get the help she deserves.”

How to Watch: The interview with Kym Lee-King can be viewed on NBC 4.

For information about fibroids, symptoms, and non-surgical fibroid treatment such as uterine fibroid embolization, visit USA Fibroid Centers or call 855-615-2555.