Lena Dunham thanks fans for support as she returns home following surgery

The actress returned home after undergoing surgery on a ruptured ovarian cyst
Recovering: Lena Dunham is recuperating at home
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Emma Powell7 March 2016
The Weekender

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Lena Dunham has returned home after undergoing surgery on a ruptured ovarian cyst.

Dunham, 29, was admitted to hospital over the weekend as a result of her endometriosis – a condition which causes tissue to grow outside of the uterus.

Taking to Instagram she thanked fans for their support and said she cannot wait to be back on her feet.

Alongside a “Good Vibes” meme she posted: “Thank you so much for the love. I'm safely out of the hospital and recuperating. Your well wishes mean the world. I can't wait to be up and active, and to show my thanks.

“Always your girl, Lena.”

On Saturday her spokesperson confirmed that she would be undergoing surgery: "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."

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The actress last month told fans that she would not be doing press ahead of the season six premiere of Girls due to her endometriosis.

Posting on Facebook she wrote: “I just wanted to let you know that, while I am so excited for Girls to return on Feb 21, I won't be out and about doing press for the new season. As many of you know I have endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women's reproductive health. 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.

“So many women with this disease literally don't have the option of time off and I won't take it for granted.”

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