Bindi Irwin Undergoes Surgery for Endometriosis After Suffering 10 Years of Pain
etonline.comBindi Irwin is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery for endometriosis after suffering in pain for 10 years. As defined by the Mayo Clinic, endometriosis is a condition in which cells similar to the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, grow outside the uterus, often causing severe pain and menstrual irregularities.
Irwin took to Instagram Tuesday to open up about her struggle with the painful disorder, and share that she's recovering after undergoing surgery to remedy her condition.«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,» Irwin began, noting her initial apprehension to share her journey with the disorder. «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.»After countless tests and a visit to a doctor who told Irwin the condition is something «you deal with as a woman,» she gave up, before a friend helped set her on a path to regain some normalcy in her life.«A doctor told me it was simply something you deal with as a woman & I gave up entirely, trying to function through the pain.
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