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ESPN's Molly Qerim Reveals 'Private' Health Struggle

Originally posted on The Spun | By Matt Hladik | Last updated Mar 12, 2025 10:50 AM ET

ESPN host Molly Qerim shared some personal health news with fans on Tuesday.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Described as "a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus," endometriosis can be extremely painful and complicate a woman's ability to get pregnant. The disease affects roughly 10% of all reproductive age women worldwide.

In a heartfelt Instagram post yesterday, Qerim revealed she has been dealing with endometriosis and recently underwent surgery to treat the issue. Her surgeon was Dr. Masahide Kanayama of the New York Endometriosis Center.

"March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. I really hesitated on posting this, b/c I’m a very private person…but if I can help even 1 person…it’s worth it," Qerim wrote. "Dr Kanayama, you are an answer to 12 years of prayer. THANK YOU. You are a miracle in my life, and more miracles to come. And for anyone dealing with a health scare right now, please don’t give up…keep advocating for yourself and know you can be fully restored, regardless of what the medical report says. Better days are ahead."

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In the first slide of the post, Qerim poses for a picture with Dr. Kanayama. In another slide, she shares a text message from the surgeon following her procedure.

Kanayama tells Qerim in the correspondence that the surgery was "super difficult and delicate" but "God listened to your prayer, and I was supernaturally sustained by His wisdom and strengthened by God's grace."

"I really believe God Himself has connected you to me to restore your precious life," Kanayama wrote.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 08: Molly Qerim attends the 13th Annual NFL Honors at Resorts World Theatre on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

We're very happy to hear Qerim has experienced some relief as a result of her procedure. Hopefully it is long-lasting.

Qerim, 40, began working at ESPN in 2008, debuting as a host for College Football Live on ESPN and ESPN2.

She has been the permanent host of First Take since 2015.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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