Bindi Irwin undergoes endometriosis surgery after years of ‘insurmountable pain’
08.03.2023 - 02:07
/ ok.co.uk
Bindi Irwin has shared her experience of suffering endometriosis for the past decade to help tackle the stigma around the condition. The TV star, 24, the daughter of late wildlife expert Steve Irwin, said she has undergone surgery, which found 37 lesions and a cyst, after suffering from “insurmountable fatigue, pain and nausea” for 10 years. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, according to the NHS website.
Posting a photo of herself in a hospital bed, she said she was not sure if she wanted to discuss her health publicly, but ultimately felt a responsibility to share her story for other women who needed help. She wrote: “For 10yrs I’ve struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain and nausea.Trying to remain a positive person and hide the pain has been a very long road. “These last 10yrs have included many tests, doctors visits, scans, etc.
A doctor told me it was simply something you deal with as a woman and I gave up entirely, trying to function through the pain. “I didn’t find answers until a friend @lesliemosier helped set me on a path of regaining my life. I decided to undergo surgery for endometriosis.” She continued: “Going in for surgery was scary but I knew I couldn’t live like I was.
Every part of my life was getting torn apart because of the pain. “To cut a long story short, they found 37 lesions, some very deep and difficult to remove, and a chocolate cyst. “@seckinmd’s first words to me when I was in recovery were ‘How did you live with this much pain?’ Validation for years of pain is indescribable.” The mother-of-one thanked her family and friends for encouraging her to find answers as well as praising the
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