Overview

• Williams disclosed on Instagram that doctors told her she was inoperable, risked bleeding to death during surgery and should pursue a surrogate instead of having her own children
• She underwent uterine surgery a year ago to remove a myoma after suffering years of misdiagnoses and lack of treatment
• The 45-year-old star said severe anemia, debilitating pain, heavy bleeding and frequent menstrual cycles compromised her tennis and overall health
• In July she became the second-oldest singles match winner in WTA history with a Washington win over Peyton Stearns and secured a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open
• Now fully recovered, Williams is training for the US Open and urging women to actively advocate for their own medical care