Lena Dunham to Undergo Surgery for Ovarian Cyst Rupture Following Hospitalization

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The 'Girls' creator is hospitalized after suffering from an ovarian cyst rupture as she continues her battle with endometriosis.

March 6, 2016

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Lena Dunham has been taken to an undisclosed hospital, her representative reveals. The "Girls" creator/star who has been dealing with endometriosis is scheduled to go under the knife to fix her ovarian cyst rupture.

"Lena Dunham has been very public with her personal bouts with endometriosis. This morning, she suffered from an ovarian cyst rupture and has been taken to the hospital. Lena will be undergoing surgery at an undisclosed hospital. We thank you for you understanding and hope that Lena's privacy will be respected," her rep says.

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Dunham recently dropped "Girls" press tour due to her health issues. "I am currently going through a rough patch with the illness and my body (along with my amazing doctors) let me know, in no uncertain terms, that it's time to rest," she explained.

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