The cast of Girls will be promoting its fifth season without creator and star Lena Dunham on hand.
Dunham wrote an open letter to fans on Monday (February 9) to clarify that her struggle with the chronic illness Endometriosis precludes her from making any public appearances at the moment.
The writer-star explained on Facebook: "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.
"That's a hard thing to do, but I'm trying, because all I want is to make season 6 of Girls the best one yet. I'm lucky enough to have support and backup from Jenni, Judd and the whole Girls gang.
"So many women with this disease literally don't have the option of time off and I won't take it for granted."
Endometriosis is a condition that develops when uterine tissue begins growing abnormally outside of the uterus.
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Dunham is due to begin work later in the year on the sixth and final season of Girls, due to air in the US early in 2017 on HBO.
The penultimate season of Girls kicks off in the US on February 21. Sky Atlantic airs the series in the UK.
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