Lena Dunham Health Update: Actress Recovering Well Despite Health Crisis Earlier This Year

By Marvie Basilan, Christian Post Contributor Thursday, April 21, 2016

On Tuesday, Lena Dunham opened up about the painful journey she took ever since she was diagnosed with endometriosis and despite the health crisis she encountered earlier this year, the actress revealed that she is feeling a lot better these days.

The "Girls" star told People during the 8th annual Blossom Ball, "I feel great. I feel really alive. I feel the general itchiness and strangeness that I always feel when I get dressed up for an event."

She also confirmed that there was a health crisis in February and March but her workforce allowed her to rest and take the time she needed to recover. She noted that many women do not have such luxuries.

The Blossom Ball is organized yearly by the Endometriosis Foundation of America and was founded by Padma Lakshmi, who was also diagnosed with the condition at a later stage.

In the same interview, Dunham heaped praise on her mentor, who she said helped her gain the knowledge and awareness needed for people who are struggling with the disease. Dunham said Lakshmi helped her understand the community of women like her who are suffering from the endometriosis.

"Padma has been amazing...I feel very, very blessed to know her," Dunham said.

Dunham revealed in a Lenny Letter post in November that she has been diagnosed and after going through surgery in March, she is now ready to share the developments of her condition.

E! News reports that during the event where she was honored with the Blossom Award, Dunham said she's thankful for all the resources she has despite the time she has had to take off from work. With insurance prepared for her, she doesn't worry much about getting back to work too soon and she doesn't have to worry about what to put on the table for her children.

Lakshmi said in a post on the organization's official website that she established the EFA to help raise awareness among women who may not be aware that they are already experiencing symptoms of endometriosis.