"Girls" star and director Lena Dunham is sparking a national dialogue on women's health after revealing she had a hysterectomy. LiveScience's Sara Miller and SELF's Casey Gueren join Cheddar to reveal why the star elected to have the procedure. Dunham underwent surgery after battling with the painful condition, endometriosis.
Miller and Gueren explain what endometriosis is, and why it's unusual for a woman so young to decide to have a hysterectomy. About one in ten women have endometriosis. We consider whether Dunham's story will educate more women about the disease and its symptoms.
Dunham's essay is sparking a national dialogue about women's health issues. We also learn whether the star would still be able to have a child through surrogacy.
Cheddar News is getting into the spirit of the spooky season. Senior reporter Michelle Castillo spoke with Cameron Lang, general manager of the Color Factory New York, an immersive art museum in Soho that focuses on exhibits of interactive art. Lang explained the displays of seasonal colors, a ball pit along with other fun exhibits.
