The Big Hysto

2022 Documentary

Meet the Cast

Dr. Paik

Clinician
A. Harris

Clinician
J. Escobar

Clinician
A. Boyd

Survivor
M. Osborne-Wash

Survivor
W. Abney

Survivor
A. Moore

Survivor
L. Edwards

Survivor
M. Foss-Snowden

Survivor
A. Luster

Survivor
D. M. Roberts

Survivor
K. Holloway

Survivor
N. Banash

Survivor
J. Murphy

Survivor
M. Muganzo

Survivor
M. Muganzo

Survivor
M. Parker

Survivor

Featured Videos

Watch Melissa’s Muganzo’s promotional video produced by Sacramento State in celebration of her selection as the City of Sacramento 2022 Grand Marshall and marketing video for Muganzo Entertainment’s summer 2022 premiere of the “The Big Hysto: A Black Womb Revolution.”

Interview with ABC10

PART 1 -The Big Hysto

Melissa Muganzo decided she was going to create a documentary called "The Big Hysto."

It features local Sacramentans talking about black uterine health and medical injustices. While the documentary started a conversation, it also created a community for what Mungazo calls a silent pandemic. (Link to Article)

PART 2 -The Big Hysto

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many women go into a doctor's office feeling intimidated, alone and lost. Women's health care is just not talked about enough and it has serious consequences.

Take fibroids for example, millions of women have these generally non-cancerous growths on their uterus. But for some, it can turn into heavy menstrual bleeding or even a total hysterectomy. (Link to Article)

Featured Articles

By Alex Bell
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many women go into a doctor's office feeling intimidated, alone and lost. Women's health care is just not talked about enough and it has serious consequences.
Take fibroids for example, millions of women have these generally non-cancerous growths on their uterus. But for some, it can turn into heavy menstrual bleeding or even a total hysterectomy.
ABC10 spoke with three women in our community who say their stories need to be heard. (Link to read full article)
By Kate Ferguson
After enduring severe fibroid symptoms for almost four years, Melissa Muganzo Murphy, 34, treated the condition holistically.
Although there is very little research to confirm that alternative treatments for uterine fibroids are effective, many experts believe that some lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthful diet, getting regular exercise and using relaxation techniques, can enhance a person’s quality of life and help improve some of the symptoms associated with fibroids, such as painful periods, pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. (Link to read full article)
By Sarah Michel
Since many of the debilitating symptoms are unknown to so many, finding a doctor to even listen to a complaint is a challenge. Not every physician is educated in the nuances of types of fibroids, let alone how to properly treat them. A common thread shared throughout the evening was the difficulty in finding a medical professional willing to take their pain seriously. Miss Diddy, who also suffered from endometriosis, mentioned the horrifying risks no one could be prepared for, while filmmaker Melissa Muganzo Murphy highlighted xenophobia, transphobia, and homophobia in hospitals. (Link to read full article)
By Lauren Taber
When Melissa Muganzo Murphy (she/they/sis) reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, a common thread appears: advocacy for Black and Brown communities, driven by creativity. Growing up around artistry and music, Melissa learned early that her talents could provide her not only an income, but a platform to uplift those around her. With the continued mission of supporting Black dreams and leading as an example that Black Queer people can be successful, Melissa’s next entrepreneurial endeavor stems from a years-long battle with fibroids, and the holistic lifestyle changes that helped her manage the condition when traditional medicine failed. (Link to read full article)