Bindi Irwin says she’s finally healing after 13 years of feeling ‘utterly ashamed’ due to endometriosis
Bindi Irwin speaks out about 13-year endometriosis battle
- Bindi Irwin is recovering and slowly gaining strength after 13 years of living with debilitating endometriosis.
- She underwent two surgeries, during which 51 endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, and her appendix were removed, alongside addressing a hernia.
- Irwin expressed relief at being able to function without severe pain, recalling how her pain was dismissed by doctors for years, making her feel ashamed and weak.
- Endometriosis is a chronic condition where uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus, affecting an estimated one in 10 women and causing severe pain and other symptoms.
- She advocates for removing the stigma around women's health, urging open discussions and global change so young girls and women do not feel alone with their pain.