Bindi Irwin reveals recent health diagnosis before undergoing surgery
The Wildlife Warrior has shared her story.
By Bec Milligan
Bindi Irwin, beloved daughter of the late Steve Irwin, has taken to Instagram to share with her fans that she has been diagnosed with endometriosis and recently decided to undergo surgery for it.
The 24-year-old wrote, “Dear Friends, I battled for a long time wondering if I should share this journey with you in such a public space. It came down to the responsibility I feel to share my story for other women who need help.”
Bindi Irwin has been diagnosed with endometriosis.
“For 10yrs I’ve struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea. Trying to remain a positive person & 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 & 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. Going in for surgery was scary but I knew I couldn’t live like I was,” Bindi continued.
Bindi then shared that during the surgery, doctors found “37 lesions, some very deep & difficult to remove, & a chocolate cyst,” and she felt incredibly validated when a doctor asked her while in recovery, “How did you live with this much pain?”
Bindi says she has “struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea” for 10 years.
Bindi went on to thank her family, friends, doctors and nurses for their continued support and encouragement before ending her post with:
“Things may look fine on the outside looking in through the window of someone’s life, however, that is not always the case. Please be gentle & pause before asking me (or any woman) when we’ll be having more children. After all that my body has gone through, I feel tremendously grateful that we have our gorgeous daughter. She feels like our family’s miracle.
“I’m aware of millions of women struggling with a similar story. There’s stigma around this awful disease. I’m sharing my story for anyone who reads this & is quietly dealing with pain & no answers. Let this be your validation that your pain is real & you deserve help. Keep searching for answers.”
Bindi also shared a link to the Endometriosis Foundation of America, a non-for-profit that strives to increase awareness around the disease as well as fund landmark endometriosis research.
Chandler Powell, Bindi’s husband, instantly commented on the post and wrote, “You are the strongest, toughest person I know. I love you and I’m so excited for this new chapter of life ❤️.”
Robert Irwin, Bindi’s younger brother, also commented. “Love you @bindisueirwin ❤️ You are amazing. Not only for your strength battling through this physical and mental turmoil, but also for having the bravery to share your journey with the world to help other women who are suffering. You’re me hero, Bindi! 🙌,” he wrote.
This article originally appeared on Now to Love and has been reproduced here with permission.
